In "Moving Day," the Justice League International and Metron uncover a web of manipulation that shakes their trust in the very systems they rely on. With Lord now rebuilt by his sentient computer—its true intentions still hidden—the team races to understand who's pulling the strings, as one decision sends shockwaves through their fragile alliance. Written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis, with dynamic art by Keith Giffen and Kevin Maguire, and a cover by Kevin Maguire, this 2008 issue delivers a tense, character-driven mystery that redefines what it means to be a hero.
Contains 11 stories
Moving Day
17 pp · Superhero
Justice League International [Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mister Miracle [Scott Free]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Booster Gold [Michael Carter]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Rocket Red [Vladimir Mikoyan]]OberonCatherine CobertBoris Dmitravich Razumihin
Old News
6 pp · Superhero
Global Guardians [Tasmanian DevilBushmasterBelphegorJack-O-LanternDr. MistTuatara]Martian Manhunter (guest)
Seeing Red
17 pp · Superhero
Justice League International [Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]BatmanMartian ManhunterMister Miracle [Scott Free]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Booster GoldCaptain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Rocket Red [Vladimir Mikoyan]]OberonMaxwell LordMs. WootenhofferRocket Red Brigade (guests)Col. Harjavti (guest)Flash [Wally West] (cameo)Geo-Force (cameo)Firestorm (cameo)Wonder Woman (cameo)Halo (cameo)Clark Kent [Superman] (cameo)
In "Seeing Red," the mysterious Rocket Red’s true identity is exposed as a Manhunter, sparking a fierce clash with the Justice League International. With the help of the Rocket Red Brigade, the team manages to overcome the threat—only for Maxwell Lord to be struck by a surprise attack from an unseen Manhunter.
Brief Encounter
5 pp · Superhero
Global Guardians [Jack-O-Lantern]Colonel Rumaan Harjarvti of Bialya (guest)
Soul of the Machine
17 pp · Superhero
Justice League International [Martian ManhunterCaptain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Dr. Fate]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [Katma Tui]Green Lantern [Arisia]Hawkman [Katar Hol]Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal]FirestormSupermanGreen Lantern [G'Nort]ManhuntersHighmaster of the ManhuntersHarbinger (cameo)Green Lantern [Driq] (cameo)
...Back at the Ranch…
5 pp · Superhero
Justice League International [Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Mister Miracle]Guardian of the UniverseZamaronJanwillim KroefKilowog
Constructions!
22 pp · Superhero
Justice League International [Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mister Miracle [Scott Free]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Booster Gold [Michael Carter]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Rocket Red [Dmitri Pushkin]]OberonMaxwell LordThe Construct (villain)Metron (guest)
In "Constructions!", the Justice League International teams up with Maxwell Lord to stop a sentient, shifting building that threatens the city, only to uncover a mysterious robot resembling the legendary Construct. The robot leads them into a hidden cave, where they confront the furious and enigmatic Metron of the New Gods—leaving their next move uncertain.
Who Is Maxwell Lord?
22 pp · Superhero
Justice League International [Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mister Miracle [Scott Free]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Booster Gold [Michael Carter]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Rocket Red [Dmitri Pushkin]OberonMaxwell LordThe Construct (villain)MetronGlobal Guardians [Green Flame [Beatriz da Costa]Ice Maiden [Tora Olafsdotter] (introduction)Tuatara [Jeremy Wakefield]Dr. Mist [Nommo]]Kimiyo Hoshi [Dr. Light] (cameo flashback)Ace (flashback)
In "Who Is Maxwell Lord?" from Justice League International #2 (2008), Jo and Metron uncover a web of manipulation that reaches deeper than they thought. As Lord—repaired and guided by his sentient computer—faces a final choice, the line between control and autonomy begins to blur.
Collision Course
22 pp · Spy, Superhero
Justice League International [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mister Miracle [Scott Free]Rocket Red [Dmitri Pushkin]]OberonMaxwell LordAmanda WallerSuicide Squad [Colonel Rick FlagBronze Tiger [Ben Turner]Captain Boomerang [George Harknessalso as Digger]Deadshot [Floyd Lawton]DuchessJavelinNemesis [Tom Tresser]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Vixen [Mari McCabe]]Red Star [Leonid Kovar]PhilWarden John EconomosPresident Ronald ReaganMr. RazumihinRocket Red BrigadeComrade Trigorin
Battle Lines
22 pp · Spy, Superhero
Justice League International [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mister Miracle [Scott Free]Rocket Red [Dmitri Pushkin]]Maxwell LordAmanda WallerSuicide Squad [Colonel Rick FlagBronze Tiger [Ben Turner]Captain Boomerang [George Harknessalso as Digger]Deadshot [Floyd Lawton]DuchessJavelinNemesis [Tom Tresser]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Vixen [Mari McCabe]]Red Star [Leonid Kovar]Rocket Red BrigadeThe People's Heroes [HammerSickleMolotov]
Germ Warfare
38 pp · Superhero
Justice League [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black CanaryBlue Beetle [Ted Kord]Booster GoldDoctor FateGreen Lantern [Guy Gardner]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Mister Miracle [Scott Free]Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light]]
