JLA 80-Page Giant 2011 #1
In "Fraud," a group of eighteen heroes finds themselves trapped in Purgatory, where Lord Satanus unveils his scheme to reunite the Hell Mask—scattered across the nine Circles of Hell and capable of controlling even God. As the heroes race to reclaim the artifact, Plastic Man seizes the restored mask, only to be confronted by his allies in a desperate bid to destroy it. Adam Glass writes the story, with Scott McDaniel handling both pencils and inks, while Hi-Fi provides the colors and Travis Lanham the lettering. The cover, by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, captures the intense moment with striking detail.
In "Fraud," Batman and Plastic Man are thrust into a nightmarish version of Hell where they must confront their deepest doubts—each questioning whether they're truly heroes or just imposters. As they battle the monstrous Geryon and the haunting idea that they're frauds, they find a strange sliver of metal that pulls them into an unknown fate.
In the depths of another level of Hell, Green Arrow and Ragman let their fury consume them, clashing in a brutal fight born of rage. As the infernal landscape shifts around them, they’re forced to confront the truth: survival means setting aside their anger and joining forces. Together, they strike at the demonic Phlegias and uncover a mysterious metallic fragment—then vanish without a trace.
In the depths of another Hell, Donna Troy and Bulleteer stand trial before the demon Lilith, accused of heresy—Donna for her devotion to the Greek Gods, Bulleteer for her disbelief. After overcoming the trial, they discover a mysterious chunk of metal that vanishes with them.
In "Limbo," Superman and Red Tornado grapple with their sense of displacement—two beings caught between worlds, neither fully belonging to the one they protect nor the one they came from. When they defeat Minos, a mysterious jewel pulses to life, pulling them into an unknown void.
In "Violence," Hawkman and the Demon are ensnared by the trickster Char'rah, who twists their minds into believing they’ve become their darkest selves. As they clash in a brutal duel fueled by their own fears, Char'rah thrives on the chaos—until Jason Blood’s sudden return shatters the illusion and turns the tide.
In "Greed," Lobo and Fire are both confronted with the consequences of their perceived selfishness when Lobo spots a sliver of gold that Plutus refuses to relinquish. Driven by his own impulses, Lobo takes the gold, triggering a sudden disappearance that pulls both heroes into an unknown fate.
In "Gluttony," Booster Gold and Oracle find themselves facing a bizarre trial by the cosmic force Cerberus, whose three heads are locked in a strange, grinning silence—each bearing a fragment of Dante’s mask. Accused not of crime, but of their very natures, they must confront the weight of their compulsions: her hunger for knowledge, his need to matter—while battling a beast that feeds on the very desires they can’t escape.
In "Treachery," Zatanna and Green Lantern confront haunting memories of past betrayals—Zatanna's choice to deceive Batman, and John's role in a planet's destruction—while a demon with a false tooth, part of Dante's mask, mocks them with chilling precision.
In a surreal clash of myth and might, Wonder Woman and Supergirl battle demonic forces only to be drawn to a haunting vision of Batman—his presence a siren call that stirs deep longing. As their focus narrows on the figure, a subtle smile betrays the illusion, and a mysterious shard of metal embedded in glass vanishes with them, pulling them into an unknown fate.
In the depths of Purgatory, Lord Satanus gathers 18 heroes to reclaim the scattered pieces of the Hell Mask—a relic capable of commanding even God. As the heroes navigate the infernal realms, Plastic Man seizes the restored mask, only to face the ultimate test when he forces them to unleash their powers to destroy it. Zauriel intervenes at the last moment, saving him, before Blaze and Zauriel return the heroes to their world.
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