DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #94

In "Es war einmal...", Darkseid’s campaign to dismantle Earth’s legends begins, setting off a chain of events that leaves Captain Marvel dead after a tragic encounter with Macro-Man—blaming himself, Billy Batson vows never to become Captain Marvel again. Meanwhile, Cosmoboy of the Legion of Super-Heroes crosses paths with the Justice League, forging an unexpected connection in a world on the brink.

In "Vertrauensbruch," Darkseid’s scheme unfolds as Glorious Gordon Godfrey, posing as a political activist, manipulates public fear to turn the nation against heroes. With President Reagan’s reluctant approval, a law is passed banning superhero actions—testing the loyalty of those who fight in secret.

In a world where heroes are hunted and the Justice League has disbanded, Brimstone emerges from captivity to confront the Suicide Squad—a team of former criminals offered a chance at redemption. With Godfrey stoking public fear and the law turning against superhumans, the Squad must survive their most dangerous mission yet.

In "Seelen in Aufruhr!", the Phantom Stranger races against time to warn Darkseid of a growing threat to the legend of the superheroes—though the tyrant remains utterly convinced of his own invincibility. With Godfrey playing a pivotal role in the unfolding scheme, the fate of the heroic mythos hangs in the balance.

In "Lasst los die Hunde des Krieges!", Billy Batson transforms into Captain Marvel to save a girl, only to be struck by Solomon’s wisdom and confronted with a painful realization. Meanwhile, Godfrey rallies an angry crowd before the Abraham Lincoln Statue, pushing toward a decisive moment.

In "Finale!", Jason Todd leads a group of children through a tense standoff, using their presence as a shield between an enraged mob and the heroes. When Godfrey strikes a child, the moment shatters the fragile control he believed he had—his confidence turning to dread as the crowd’s fury surges.

In "Macht Platz für Firestorm!", Ronnie Raymond’s attempt to impress Doreen Day takes a shocking turn when he’s manipulated by a gang planning to detonate a nuclear power plant. The resulting explosion fuses Ronnie with Professor Stein, unleashing the incredible, volatile power of Firestorm.