Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord #[nn]

Apr 1992 · DC · 12.95 USD; 15.50 CAD

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This collection reprints the 1992 storyline from the Justice League International series, focusing on the enigmatic Maxwell Lord and his secret past. The narrative delves into Lord's mysterious origins and his manipulative influence over the team, blending superhero action with political intrigue. Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, with art by various creators, it's a key chapter in the League's history that redefines a major supporting character.

In "Germ Warfare," the Justice League International and the enigmatic Metron uncover a disturbing truth: they’ve been played. With Maxwell Lord now rebuilt by his sentient AI, the line between man and machine blurs as he’s forced to choose between surrendering to a greater system—or destroying it, risking his own life in the process. Written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis, with bold artwork by Kevin Maguire and vivid colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1992 issue delivers a tense, cerebral clash of wills, all wrapped in a cover by Maguire that captures the moment’s chilling intensity.

Contains 6 stories

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]]

Moving Day

17 pp · Superhero

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 mystery of Rocket Red deepens when he reveals himself as a Manhunter, sparking a fierce battle that tests the Justice League International's resolve. With the unexpected aid of the Rocket Red Brigade, the team fights to contain the threat—only for Maxwell Lord to be struck by a surprise attack from another Manhunter.

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)

Constructions!

22 pp · Superhero

In "Constructions!", the Justice League International teams up with Maxwell Lord to stop a towering, sentient building that's tearing through the city. When the source is revealed—a robot resembling the legendary Construct—the team follows it to a hidden cave, where they're confronted by a furious Metron of the New Gods.

Who Is Maxwell Lord?

22 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 [Dmitri Pushkin]OberonMaxwell LordThe Construct (villain)MetronGlobal Guardians [Green FlameIce MaidenTuataraDr. Mist]Kimiyo Hoshi [Dr. Light] (cameo flashback)Ace (flashback)

In "Who Is Maxwell Lord?" from Justice League International: The Secret Gospel of Maxwell Lord, Jo and Metron uncover a web of manipulation that reaches deeper than they imagined. As the reassembled Maxwell Lord, now sustained by his sentient computer, faces a choice between merging with a larger system and preserving his fragile autonomy, the line between control and selfhood begins to blur.