Cover: Alex Ross

Justice League of America #[2]

Apr 2008 · DC · 24.99 USD; 29.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the second story arc of the 2008 Justice League of America series, featuring the crossover event 'The Lightning Saga.' Written by Brad Meltzer with art by Shane Davis and Ed Benes, the story involves the Justice League searching for a mysterious figure tied to the Legion of Super-Heroes, leading to a confrontation with the Justice Society of America and the return of a classic character. Issues #0 and #8-12 are collected in this edition.

Contains 8 stories

The Lightning Saga, Chapter One: Lightning Lad

23 pp · superhero

Justice League of America [Red ArrowGeo-ForceBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]VixenRed Tornado [John Smith]SupermanWonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Justice Society of America [Wildcat [Ted Grant]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Power GirlStarman [Thom Kallor]Wildcat [Tommy Bronson]StargirlSandman [Sandy Hawkins]Flash [Jay Garrick]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Hawkman [Carter Hall]DamageHourman [Rick Tyler]Liberty Belle [Jesse Chambers]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Cyclone]Karate Kid [also as Trident]Delores Winter [The Ultra-Humanite]Per Degaton (off panel)Despero (off panel)

The Lightning Saga, Chapter Two: Dreams and Fire

22 pp · superhero

Justice Society of America [Sandman [Sandy Hawkins]Starman [Thom Kallor]StargirlCycloneBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]]Justice League of America [Geo-ForceBatman [Bruce Wayne]Red Tornado [John Smith]Superman]Legion of Super-Heroes [Dream GirlWildfire (also as a statue)Karate Kid (also as a statue)Shadow Lass (statue)Invisible Kid [Jacques Foucart] (statue)Polar Boy (statue)Dawnstar (statue)Blok (statue)Bouncing Boy (statue)Duo Damsel (statue)Ferro Lad (statue)Matter-Eater Lad (statue)Sensor Girl (statue)Shrinking Violet (statue)Colossal Boy (statue)Light Lass (statue)Star Boy (statue)Dream Girl (statue)Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg] (statue)Timber Wolf (statue)White Witch (statue)Brainiac 5 (statue)Element Lad (statue)Chameleon Boy (statue)Mon-El (statue)Cosmic Boy (statue)Lightning Lad (statue)Saturn Girl (statue)Sun Boy (statue)Ultra Boy (statue)Phantom Girl (statue)]Dr. DestinyJim GordonHarvey BullockKenna KnostKenz Nuhor (creation of Dr. Destiny)Jor-El (statue)Lara (statue)Jimmy Olsen (statue)Superman (of Earth-2?) (statue)Power Girl (statue)Nightwing [Dick Grayson] (statue)

The Lightning Saga, Chapter Three: Suicide

23 pp · superhero

Justice League of America [Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Red Tornado [John Smith]VixenGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Red ArrowHawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]]Justice Society of America [Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Flash [Jay Garrick]Wildcat [Tommy Bronson]Power GirlHawkman [Carter Hall]]Legion of Super-Heroes [Starman [Thom Kallor]WildfireDream GirlKarate KidTimber WolfDawnstar]SolovarDelores Winters (dies in this story)Per DegatonUltra-Humanite (in ape form)Despero

The Lightning Saga, Chapter Four: Three Worlds

23 pp · superhero

Justice Society of America [Power GirlThe Flash [Jay Garrick]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Wildcat [Ted Grant]Wildcat [Tommy Bronson]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]StargirlCyclone]Justice League of America [SupermanBatman [Bruce Wayne]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Red Tornado [John Smith]VixenGeo-ForceRed ArrowBlack Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]]Legion of Super-Heroes [DawnstarStarman [Thom Kallor]Dream GirlKarate KidTimber WolfWildfireTriplicate Girl (illusion)Sensor Girl]Computo (illusion)

The Lightning Saga, Final Chapter: The Villain Is the Hero in His Own Story

24 pp · superhero

Justice League of America [Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Red Tornado [John Smith]SupermanHawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]BatmanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Red ArrowVixen]Justice Society of America [StargirlMr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Wildcat [Tommy Bronson]Power GirlHourman [Rick Tyler]Flash [Jay Garrick]Hawkman [Carter Hall]]Legion of Super-Heroes [Karate KidDream GirlTimber WolfDawnstarStarman [Thom Kallor]WildfireSensor GirlMon-El (flashback cameo)Sun Boy (flashback cameo)Lightning Lass (flashback cameo)Chameleon Boy (flashback cameo)Saturn Girl (flashback cameo)Lightning Lad (flashback cameo)Brainiac 5Cosmic BoyUna (unidentified)]Flash [Barry Allen]Flash [Wally West]Linda Park-WestJai WestIris West

Walls

24 pp · superhero

Justice League of America [Red ArrowVixenBatman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo flashback)Geo-Force (cameo flashback)]Amazo (cameo flashback)Flash [Jay Garrick] (cameo flashback)

Monitor Duty

29 pp · superhero

Justice League of America [AquamanMartian ManhunterFlash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]SupermanBatman [Bruce Wayne]Red Tornado [John Smith]VixenHawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Red ArrowBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Geo-ForceFlash [Wally West]]Kathy SuttonLian HarperCheshire (cameo)Silver GhostMr. Addison (a lawyer for Lex Luthor)TerminatorTerra

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

24 pp · superhero

Justice League of America [SupermanBatman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Martian ManhunterAquamanFlash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Red Tornado [John Smith]Vibe [Paco Ramone]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Hawkgirl [Shayera Hol]Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein]ZatannaAtom [Ray Palmer]Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]]Justice Society of America [Sandman [Wesley Dodds]Hourman [Rex Tyler]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]Flash [Jay Garrick]Atom [Al Pratt]Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]] (of Earth-2)Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]VixenFlash [Wally West]Power GirlCyborg [Victor Stone]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Donna Troy [Wonder Girl]Dick Grayson [Nightwing]Terry LongStarfire [Koriand'r]Lex LuthorMartha KentAmazo