About this Collection
This 2006 collection gathers the six-issue Day of Vengeance miniseries, a key lead-in to DC's Infinite Crisis event. Written by Bill Willingham with art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, it follows the Spectre and a group of magic-based heroes as they confront the fallout from the destruction of the Rock of Eternity, reshaping the DC Universe's magical landscape. The volume sets the stage for the larger crisis by exploring the consequences of unchecked power and the balance between order and chaos in the magical realm.
In "Lightning Strikes Twice," Bruce Gordon follows a disturbing pattern of suicides fueled by rage, while Captain Marvel senses an impending doom foretold by Shazam. When Superman investigates the latest incident, he's drawn into a crisis that ignites a volatile chain reaction—one that culminates in a STAR Labs employee, consumed by fury and wielding a stolen LexCorp battle suit, confronting the Man of Steel with a shocking revelation: she’s been possessed by Eclipso. Written by Judd Winick and illustrated by Ian Churchill, with inks by Norm Rapmund, colors by Beth Sotelo, and letters by Richard Starkings, this 2006 issue features a cover by Walter Simonson that captures the storm of chaos on the horizon.
Contains 10 stories
Lightning Strikes Twice
22 pp · Superhero
SupermanBruce Gordon (cameo)ShazamCaptain Marvel [Billy Batson]Kenny Rip (cameo, dies)David Tellis (cameo, dies)Malcolm Diamond (cameo, dies)Commissioner Bill Henderson (cameo)Dr. Jeanine TraceyLois LaneDennis Kapri (cameo)Eclipso
In "Lightning Strikes Twice," Bruce Gordon hunts a growing mystery as a wave of suicides fueled by rage sweeps through the city. When Captain Marvel receives a dire warning from Shazam, Superman steps in to investigate the final victim—only to find a STAR Labs employee, consumed by fury, who has stolen a LexCorp battle suit and now waits for him, claiming she’s been possessed by Eclipso.
Lightning Strikes Twice, Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Bruce GordonLois LaneJimmy OlsenJeanine TraceyEclipso
Lightning Strikes Twice, Part 3
22 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Wizard ShazamSpectreChesterEclipso [Jean Loring] (bonds with Jean in final panel)
Prologue: A Conversation in a Dark Place
4 pp · Superhero
Eclipso [Jean Loring]
Chapter One: One Last Drink at the End of Time
19 pp · Superhero
Eclipso [Jean Loring]Ragman [Rory Regan]Enchantress [June Moon]Blackbriar ThornSpectreNightshade [Eve Eden]ArionAnimal Man [Buddy Baker]VixenBlack OrchidDeadmanJason Bloodhooded guyDoctor OccultAndrew BennettJennifer TravisNightmaster [Jim Rook]Blue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Detective ChimpCaptain Marvel [Billy Batson]ShazamBeast (cameo)Cicada (cameo)Claw (cameo)Ghost Patrol (cameo)Janissary (cameo)Manitou Raven (cameo)Witchfire (cameo)Zauriel (cameo)Joe Whitney
Chapter Two: Some Enchantress Evening
22 pp · Superhero
Blue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Detective ChimpEnchantress [June Moon]Ragman [Rory Regan]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Phantom StrangerEclipso [Jean Loring]SpectreDoctor Fate [Hector Hall] (cameo)Madame Xanadu (cameo)
Chapter Three: A Hot Night in Budapest
22 pp · Superhero
Blue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Detective ChimpEnchantress [June Moon]Ragman [Rory Regan]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Phantom StrangerEclipso [Jean Loring]SpectreGreen Lantern [Alan Scott] (cameo)Zatanna (cameo)
Chapter Four: Monkey Business
21 pp · Superhero
Black AliceBlue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Detective ChimpEnchantress [June Moon]Ragman [Rory Regan]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Phantom StrangerEclipso [Jean Loring]SpectreAndrew Bennett (cameo)Black Adam (cameo)Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman] (cameo)Cicada (cameo)Deadman [Boston Brand] (cameo)Doctor Occult (cameo)Felix Faust (cameo)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (cameo)Jennifer Travis (cameo)Mary Marvel [Mary Batson] (cameo)Tempest [Garth] (cameo)Zatanna (cameo)
Chapter Five: The Particle Theory of Darkness
22 pp · Superhero
Black AliceBlue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Detective ChimpEnchantress [June Moon?]Ragman [Rory Regan]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Phantom StrangerShazamEclipso [Jean Loring]Spectre
Chapter Six: The Death of Magic
22 pp · Superhero
Black AliceBlue Devil [Dan Cassidy]Detective ChimpEnchantress [June Moon?]Ragman [Rory Regan]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Phantom StrangerShazamEclipso [Jean Loring]Spectre
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