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Cover: Ed Benes

Justice League of America #[5]

Jul 2009 · DC · 19.99 USD; 22.99 CAD
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Contains 5 stories
The Second Coming, Chapter One: The Widening Gyre
22 pp · Superhero

In "The Second Coming, Chapter One: The Widening Gyre," Red Tornado stands on the brink of a new beginning, preparing to transfer his soul into a fresh robotic form—just as he makes a heartfelt proposal to Kathy. With Batman orchestrating the effort, experts like Dr. Niles Caulder and Will Magnus lend their minds to the project, while Zatanna readies herself to guide the soul transfer. Meanwhile, Vixen wrestles with the burden of her powers, confiding in the Bronze Tiger, who urges her to be honest with her teammates—leading to a painful departure. But as the ceremony reaches its peak, a shocking twist erupts: Amazo awakens in Red Tornado’s old body and seizes the moment, transferring his consciousness into the new frame.

The Second Coming, Chapter Two: Things Fall Apart
22 pp · Superhero

In "The Second Coming, Chapter Two: Things Fall Apart," Amazo—awake within the Red Tornado’s body—turns his relentless pursuit on the Justice League. As Vixen prepares to counter him by channeling the combined powers of the team, Anansi abruptly cuts off her ability to copy superhuman abilities, leaving her vulnerable and the League exposed.

The Second Coming, Chapter Three: The Blood-Dimmed Tide
22 pp · Superhero

In "The Second Coming, Chapter Three: The Blood-Dimmed Tide," the Justice League faces their most relentless foe yet as Amazo's relentless assault pushes them to their limits. With unity and sacrifice, they overcome the android menace, and John Smith’s spirit is finally restored to the Red Tornado’s body. Meanwhile, Black Canary, Vixen, and Firestorm track down Buddy Baker—only to discover his powers have shifted in ways no one expected.

The Second Coming, Chapter Four: The Best Lack All Conviction
38 pp · Superhero

In "The Second Coming, Chapter Four: The Best Lack All Conviction," Vixen and a small team of League members seek answers after her powers shift, only to discover Buddy Baker’s abilities have changed too. As Red Tornado, Batman, and Zatanna pursue Professor Ivo, Black Lightning and Hawkgirl share a quiet moment, while Anansi eliminates the first rescue team—then manipulates the next, rewriting reality so the Justice League never forms. Trapped in this altered world, Vixen refuses to surrender, determined to fight her way back to the true timeline.

The Second Coming, Chapter Five: Spiritus Mundi
22 pp · Superhero

In "The Second Coming, Chapter Five: Spiritus Mundi," Vixen journeys to a parallel world where she rallies doppelgängers of her Justice League to stand against the ancient trickster Anansi. As the Spinner of Tales twists the minds of her newly assembled team, Vixen must navigate betrayal and deception to free her allies and confront the true threat.

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Full credits

artist, inker Ed Benes
colorist Pete Pantazis
letterer Rob Leigh
cover pencils, inks Ed Benes

Reprints

↩ Reprints Justice League of America #22 (2008), Justice League of America #23 (2008), Justice League of America #24 (2008), Justice League of America #25 (2008), Justice League of America #26 (2008)

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