Cover: Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary
JLA #52
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In "Element of Surprise," the JLA faces a surreal threat when a monstrous, living Metamorpho emerges to reunite with his son Joey Stagg—only to reveal that the strange rifts between heroes and their alter egos may be tied to a sentient cosmic force known as ID. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life with dynamic art by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary, this 2001 issue explores the fragile line between identity and power, with a cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary capturing the moment’s eerie intensity.
writer Mark Waid · artist Bryan Hitch · inker Paul Neary · colorist Laura DePuy · letterer Ken Lopez · cover Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary
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writer Mark Waid
artist Bryan Hitch
inker Paul Neary
colorist Laura DePuy
letterer Ken Lopez
cover pencils Bryan Hitch
cover inks Paul Neary
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Reprinted in JLA #8 (2002), Superman #22 (2002), JLA #6 (2002), JLA #5 (2014)
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