Justice #1

Nov 2006 · DC · 19.99 USD; 26.99 CAD

📊 ~190,409 copies sold its debut month

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About this Collection

This volume collects the first half of the 12-issue maxiseries Justice, a DC event from 2005-2007 written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, with art by Ross and Doug Braithwaite. The story features the Justice League facing a coordinated attack from their greatest villains, who claim to be saving the world from the heroes' failures. This deluxe edition includes the series' painted artwork and behind-the-scenes material.

"Justice, Chapter One" introduces a bold, high-stakes reimagining of the Justice League, with Alex Ross and Jim Krueger leading a gripping narrative where Lex Luthor, Poison Ivy, Black Manta, and the Riddler deliver a chilling public plea—claiming the League has failed the world. Doug Braithwaite’s dynamic art brings the chaos to life as Superman faces off against a brutal lineup of foes: Bizarro, Solomon Grundy, Parasite, and Metallo, while the League’s members are systematically taken down. Alex Ross’s cover, a striking blend of pencil and ink, captures the moment’s tension with haunting clarity.

Contains 4 stories

Justice, Chapter One

29 pp · Superhero

SupermanLois LaneWonder WomanFlash [Barry Allen]Martian ManhunterGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]HawkmanHawkgirlAquamanGreen ArrowBlack CanaryBatmanShazamRed TornadoPlastic ManMeraBlack MantaLuthorRiddlerCheetah

Justice, Chapter Two

28 pp · Superhero

RiddlerBatmanRed TornadoSupermanFlash [Barry Allen]Poison IvyAlfredJokerTwo-FaceAquamanBrainiac

In "Justice, Chapter Two," Aquaman faces a terrifying ordeal at the hands of Brainiac while the rest of the JLA race against time to find him. Meanwhile, the Riddler's attempt to steal JLA data is thwarted by Batman, and the other villains—unexpectedly—carry out acts of global good, complicating the heroes' mission.

Justice, Chapter Three

28 pp · Superhero

BrainiacAquamanMartian ManhunterGorilla GroddFlash [Barry Allen] (cameo)CheetahLex LuthorGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]ToymanGreen Arrow (Cameo)Mercury (cameo from Metal Men)RiddlerJokerWonder WomanRed TornadoSinestro (cameo)Captain Cold (cameo)

In "Justice, Chapter Three," Brainiac's brutal torment of Aquaman pushes the Martian Manhunter to the edge as he races against time to uncover the truth behind his teammate's disappearance. When Grodd hijacks the JLA satellite, the villain unleashes chaos—destroying Red Tornado and exposing the secret identities of the League—while continuing to perform public acts of charity, blurring the line between hero and villain.

Justice, Chapter Four

28 pp · Superhero

Lex LuthorPoison Ivy [Pamela Isley]Black MantaRiddler [Edward Nigma]Superman [Clark Kent]BizarroGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]SinestroScarecrow [Jonathan Crane]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Cheetah [Barbara Minerva]Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Hawkwoman [Shiera Hall]Toyman [Winslow Schott]Atom [Ray Palmer]Solomon GrundyParasiteMetallo [John Corben]Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestCaptain Cold [Leonard Snart] (cameo)Jean Palmer (cameo, Ray's wife)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (cameo)Aquaman (cameo)Red Tornado [John Smith] (cameo)

In "Justice, Chapter Four," Luthor, Ivy, Manta, and the Riddler launch a public campaign claiming the Justice League has failed the world, while the remaining heroes are systematically taken down. The story builds tension as Superman faces off against a brutal lineup of foes—Bizarro, Solomon Grundy, Parasite, and Metallo—in a fight that tests his strength and resolve.