"Starro the Conqueror!" is a thrilling tribute to the Justice League’s legacy, spotlighting one of the team’s earliest and most enduring foes. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky, with inks by Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson, this 2020 celebration issue sees Aquaman confront a giant alien starfish that’s unleashed three duplicates to subjugate Earth—each hero taking on a different one. With Flash uncovering a surprising weakness tied to Snapper Carr’s lime-covered skin, the JLA must unite to turn the tide. The cover by Jim Cheung and Mike Sekowsky captures the epic scale of the threat in bold, dynamic style.
Contains 25 stories
Starro the Conqueror!
25.67 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Superman [Clark Kent]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Flash [Barry Allen]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Snapper Carr (intro)]StarroPeter (a puffer fish)Steve TrevorJohn CarrMrs. CarrJanet Carr
In "Starro the Conqueror!" from Justice League of America: A Celebration of 60 Years, Aquaman races to warn the JLA after a giant alien starfish invades Earth, splitting into three to spread chaos across the planet. With Green Lantern, J’onn J’onzz, and Wonder Woman confronting two of the beasts, Flash discovers that only Snapper Carr remains unaffected—his immunity tied to the lime coating his skin. As the heroes piece together the truth, they must unite before Starro’s influence spreads further.
Crisis on Earth-Three!
23 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Hawkman [Carter Hall] (Earth-2)Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance] (Earth-2)Dr. Fate [Kent NelsonNabu] (Earth-2)Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider] (Earth-2)Starman [Ted Knight] (Earth-2)The Flash [Jay Garrick] (Earth-2)Atom [Al Pratt] (Earth-2)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (Earth-2)]Crime Syndicate of America [Power Ring (Earth-3, introduction)Johnny Quick (Earth-3, introduction)Owlman (Earth-3, introduction)Superwoman (Earth-3, introduction)Ultraman (Earth-3, introduction)]Justice League of America [The Flash [Barry Allen] (Earth-1)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (Earth-1)Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (Earth-1)Batman (Earth-1)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (Earth-1)Aquaman (Earth-1)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (Earth-1)Snapper Carr (Earth-1)]Christopher Columbus (Earth-3, cameo)Abraham Lincoln (Earth-3, cameo)President John Wilkes Booth (Earth-3, cameo)George Washington (Earth-3, cameo)General Cornwallis (Earth-3, cameo)
In "Crisis on Earth-Three!" from Justice League of America: A Celebration of 60 Years, the Crime Syndicate—bored with their reign of tyranny on Earth-3—cross over to the JLA’s world after Ultraman’s accidental exposure to Green Kryptonite unlocks a strange new power. With the Justice League on the defensive, the Syndicate teleport them to their home Earth, where their dominance is absolute. Now, with the JSA on the line, the Syndicate sets their sights on Earth-2 to even the odds.
The Most Dangerous Earth of All!
23 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Hawkman [Carter Hall]Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]Dr. Fate [Kent NelsonNabu]Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]Starman [Ted Knight]The Flash [Jay Garrick]Atom [Al Pratt]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]] (Earth-2)Crime Syndicate of America [Power RingJohnny QuickOwlmanSuperwomanUltraman] (Earth-3)Justice League of America [The Flash [Barry Allen]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]BatmanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]AquamanMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Snapper Carr (mascot)] (Earth-1)
In "The Most Dangerous Earth of All!", the Justice League of America faces off against the Crime Syndicate on Earth-2 after the villains trap the Justice Society of America in an interdimensional prison using the same name—Volthoom—that once ensnared the JLA. With time running out and the fate of multiple Earths hanging in the balance, the JLA must outwit their evil counterparts before the Syndicate's trap consumes everything.
Snapper Carr -- Super-Traitor!
21.83 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [JLAAtom [Ray Palmer]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Drake Lance]Flash [Barry Allen]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Snapper CarrSuperman [Clark Kent]]Joker [Mr. AverageJohn Dough] (villain)
In "Snapper Carr -- Super-Traitor!", Jo is pulled into a dangerous web when the charming John Dough convinces him that a life beyond the Justice League is what he truly desires—little knowing that John Dough is actually the Joker, manipulating Snapper into betraying the team and exposing their secret headquarters.
No Man Escapes the Manhunter!
33 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [JLASuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Flash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]]Manhunters (villains)Manhunter [Mark Shaw]The Grandmaster (villain)Guardians of the Universe
In "No Man Escapes the Manhunter!", Mark Shaw, the Manhunter, takes down Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Black Canary, framing GL for the destruction of a planet. Batman steps in to clear GL’s name, but the Justice League soon realizes the attack is part of a deeper conspiracy by the Manhunters to undermine the Guardians of the Universe.
The Origin of the Justice League-- Minus One!
33 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (also in flashback as Hal Jordan)Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (also in flashback)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (on tape and in flashback)The Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)Aquaman (flashback)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (flashback)]Robin [Dick Grayson] (flashback)Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf. HaleyRed RyanRocky Davis] (flashback)the Blackhawks [BlackhawkAndreStanislausHendricksonChop-ChopOlafChuck] (flashback)Dr. Saul Erdel (flashback)Commander Blanx (villain) (flashback)Roy Raymond (flashback)Karen Duncan (flashback) Lois Lane (flashback)Jimmy Olsen (flashback)Rex the Wonder Dog (flashback)Congo Bill (flashback)Congorilla (flashback)Robotman [Dr. Robert Crane] (flashback)The Vigilante [Greg Sanders] (flashback)Plastic Man (flashback)Rip Hunter (flashback)Jeff Smith (flashback)Adam Strange (flashback)Alanna (flashback)
A League Divided
5 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]AquamanWonder WomanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Flash [Barry Allen]SupermanBatmanFirestorm]Aliens of Appellax [Stone GodWood KingCrystal CreatureMercury MonsterGlass ManFire-LordGolden Roc] (all in flashback)
Chapter 1: Firestorm vs. Manhunter from Mars
9 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondProfessor Martin Stein]Elongated ManHawkmanRed TornadoBlack CanaryZatannaAtom]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Arrow (guest star)Snapper Carr
In "Chapter 1: Firestorm vs. Manhunter from Mars," Firestorm finds himself outmatched when the Martian Manhunter invades the satellite in search of an Appellax meteor. With the League’s founding members mysteriously absent, the new team must split up to intercept each of the original heroes, who are now scattered across Earth—each holding one of the seven meteors from the JLA’s first case.
Chapter 2: The Phantom Stranger, Aquaman vs. Red Tornado
7 pp · Superhero
Phantom StrangerAquamanRed TornadoTraya (flashback)Kathy Sutton (flashback)Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondProfessor Martin Stein]Snapper Carr
In "Chapter 2: The Phantom Stranger, Aquaman vs. Red Tornado," the fate of a mysterious meteor hangs in the balance as Aquaman races against time, only to be confronted by the relentless Red Tornado. When the android’s pursuit threatens to derail the mission, the enigmatic Phantom Stranger steps in—his motives as unclear as the storm gathering around them.
Chapter 3: Zatanna vs. Wonder Woman
6 pp · Superhero
Wonder WomanZatannaQueen HippolytaAmazons
Chapter 4: Green Lantern vs. the Atom
6 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Atom [Ray Palmer]Snapper CarrFirestormZatannaRed Tornado
Chapter 5: The Flash vs. the Elongated Man
6 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Elongated ManAquamanWonder WomanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]
In "Chapter 5: The Flash vs. the Elongated Man," the speedster confronts his fellow founding member in a clash that ends with a swift victory. Returning to the Justice League’s original headquarters, Flash finds the building in ruins and discovers the other founding members—confused, amnesiac, and unable to recall anything after their first mission together.
Chapter 6: Green Arrow & Black Canary vs. Batman
6 pp · Superhero
BatmanGreen ArrowBlack CanarySnapper CarrAtomElongated ManRed TornadoFirestormFlash [Barry Allen]AquamanWonder WomanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]
In this standout chapter from *Justice League of America: A Celebration of 60 Years*, Green Arrow and Black Canary find themselves outmaneuvered by Batman, who secures the Appellax meteor for himself. Now, as both teams regroup in their respective headquarters, the hunt for the seventh meteor looms—each wondering what comes next.
Chapter 7: Hawkman vs. Superman
6 pp · Superhero
Hawkman [Katar Hol]SupermanSuperman robots
In "Chapter 7: Hawkman vs. Superman," the Man of Steel’s arrival on a distant asteroid sets off a high-stakes race for the Appellax meteor, with Hawkman forced to confront not one, but two versions of Superman—robotic imitations that challenge his resolve. As the real Superman claims the meteor, Hawkman is left drifting into space, only to vanish without a trace in a sudden, unexplained teleportation.
A League Divided: All Together Now!
10 pp · Superhero
Adam StrangeAlannaJustice League of America [HawkmanFirestorm [Ronnie RaymondProfessor Martin Stein]Elongated ManBlack CanaryAtom [Ray Palmer]Red TornadoBatmanSupermanWonder WomanFlash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]AquamanMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Snapper Carr]Green ArrowAliens of Appellax [Stone GodWood KingCrystal CreatureMercury MonsterGlass ManFire-LordGolden Roc]
When seven meteors converge, the alien conquerors of Appellax return in their cloned battle forms, reigniting forgotten memories in the Justice League’s founding members. As the ancient threat overwhelms the heroes, the newer generation teams up with the veterans to stand against the tide. The fate of Earth hangs in the balance as past and present unite in a fight for survival.
Chapter 8
3 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [BatmanBlack CanarySupermanHawkmanWonder WomanZatanna]Green ArrowAliens of Appellax [Wood KingCrystal CreatureMercury Monster]
Chapter 9
3 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [AquamanElongated ManFlash [Barry Allen]Red Tornado]Aliens of Appellax [Fire-LordGlass-Man]
Chapter 10
5 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [AtomFirestorm [Ronnie RaymondProfessor Martin Stein]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Red TornadoWonder WomanSupermanElongated ManSnapper CarrFlash [Barry Allen]Hawkman [Katar Hol]Black CanaryBatmanZatannaGreen Arrow]Aliens of Appellax [Stone GodGolden Roc]
In "Chapter 10" from *Justice League of America: A Celebration of 60 Years*, the team—Atom, Firestorm, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter—rally to stop the final alien threats, culminating in a decisive victory. With the remnants of the alien clones and meteors secured, the League sends them into the sun, sealing the threat. As J’Onn and Snapper return to their lives, Green Arrow makes a quiet but meaningful choice to rejoin the team.
--The End of the Justice League!
40 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]ZatannaBlack Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]AquamanFirestormElongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Red Tornado [John Smith]Hawkman [Katar Hol]Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal]] (disbands)Atom [Ray Palmer] (cameo flashback)Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo flashback)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo flashback)Justice League of America [AquamanZatannaElongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Vixen [Mari Jiwe McCabe] (joins)Steel [Hank Heywood] (introduction, joins)Vibe [Paco Ramone] (introduction, joins)] (new team formed)Gypsy [Cynthia Reynolds](introduction)Mera (flashback)Sue DibnyGeneral Henry "Hank" HeywoodDale Gunn (introduction)Rosa "Rosita" Ramone (introduction, Vibe's sister)Mother Windom (introduction)
When the Justice League’s satellite is destroyed, Aquaman calls for the team to disband, urging the United Nations to form a new, permanent League. Though most members depart, a core group remains—joined by Vixen, Steel, and Vibe—and relocates to the Bunker in Detroit, a hidden base built by General Hank Heywood, Steel’s grandfather.
Born Again
25 pp · Superhero
Justice League [Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Captain MarvelDr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Martian ManhunterMister MiracleOberonBlack Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Maxwell Lord IV (1st appearance)]John Charles Collins (villain, terrorist?)Steel (cameo)Gypsy (cameo)Vixen (cameo)Vibe (cameo)
In "Born Again," a newly assembled Justice League steps into the spotlight amid public skepticism and internal rifts, testing their unity before a high-stakes mission. When a terrorist threat to the United Nations looms, the team must prove they’re more than just a symbol—they’re a force worth believing in.
Them!
22 pp · Superhero
JLA [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Flash [Wally West]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Martian ManhunterSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Wonder Woman [Diana]]Linda ParkIce Maiden [Sigrid Nansen]MetamorphoNuklon [Albert Rothstein]Obsidian [Todd Rice]Hyperclan [A-MortalArmekFluxusPrimaidProtexTronixZenturionZüm] (introduction)
Tower of Babel Part 1 Survival of the Fittest
22 pp · Superhero
Ra's al GhulUbuTaliaJLA [BatmanMartian ManhunterThe Flash [Wally West]Wonder WomanAquamanPlastic ManSupermanGreen Lantern [Kyle Rayner]]Chief Perry
The Tornado's Path Chapter One: Life
38 pp · Superhero
SupermanBatmanWonder WomanKathy SuttonRed TornadoDr. Will MagnusPlatinum [Tina]Felix Faust (in disguise)ArsenalGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Black Lightningthe Signalman [Phil Cobb]VixenBlack CanaryOliver QueenTrayaGoldcameos (pictures of potential members): Captain MarvelHawkmanAquamanGreen ArrowSupergirlPower GirlMr. TerrificAtom [Ray Palmer]Doctor Impossible (villain, first appearance)
In "The Tornado's Path Chapter One: Life," the Red Tornado reclaims a quiet existence after years of service, only to find his past stirring anew as new figures emerge in the shadows—each carrying the weight of what it means to be a hero. As Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman deliberate over who belongs in the League, the past and present collide in unexpected ways.
Justice League Part One
24 pp · Superhero
BatmanGreen LanternSupermanVictor Stonea parademon (dies in this story)
In "Justice League Part One," Batman and an alien fugitive are on the run from Gotham's Finest, forcing Green Lantern to intervene and forge a tense alliance with the Dark Knight. Their search leads them to Metropolis, where they confront Superman—another alien whose reaction to their arrival is far from welcoming.
The Totality Part 1
22 pp
Justice League [Batman [Bruce Wayne]The Flash [Barry Allen]Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [John Stewart]]Justice Legion A [SupermanWonder WomanHourman] (from the 853rd Century)MonitorDr. CanusKamandiHighfatherHeraGanthetPhantom Strangerthe Wizard ShazamGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Adam Strangeunidentified Neoanderthals (evolved Neanderthals)Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Vandal Savage (death)GurokOoxLegion of Doom [Lex LuthorYellow Lantern [Thaal Sinestro]Gorilla GroddThe JokerBlack MantaThe Cheetah [Barbara Ann Minerva]]M'yri'ah (J'onn's wife, flashback)K'hym (J'onn's daughter, flashback, death)Animal Man [Buddy Baker] (not shown, but said to be helping Aquaman)Vixen [Mari McCabe] (not shown, but said to be helping Aquaman)
In "The Totality Part 1," the Justice League races across the globe to contain a sudden surge of Neoanderthals unleashed by Vandal Savage, their attacks unraveling natural balances. As J'onn J'onzz makes the devastating choice to destroy the Moon to halt the chaos, a new, far greater danger emerges—something the League has never faced before. The threat known as the Totality is coming, and with Savage momentarily distracted by Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom, the heroes must prepare for what lies beyond the stars.