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Cover: Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary

JLA #53

Jun 2001 · DC · 2.25 USD; 3.75 CAD
“It Takes a Thief”

As Eel O'Brian gathers their secret identities, the heroes work with the Cathexis to subdue ID. But once the Cathexis have regained control of ID, they reveal their true nature, putting the entire JLA out of commission. Only the human halves of the Leaguers now stand against them.

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writer Mark Waid · artist Bryan Hitch · inker Paul Neary · colorist Laura DePuy · letterer Ken Lopez · cover Bryan HitchPaul Neary

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writer Mark Waid
colorist Laura DePuy
letterer Ken Lopez
cover pencils Bryan Hitch
cover inks Paul Neary

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As Eel O'Brian gathers their secret identities, the heroes work with the Cathexis to subdue ID. But once the Cathexis have regained control of ID, they reveal their true nature, putting the entire JLA out of commission. Only the human halves of the Leaguers now stand against them.

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