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Justice League of America: The Nail The Complete Deluxe Edition #[nn]
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This deluxe hardcover collects the complete three-issue miniseries Justice League of America: The Nail (1998) and its sequel Justice League of America: Another Nail (2004), both written by Alan Davis with art by Davis and Mark Farmer. The story reimagines the DC Universe from a pivotal point of divergence: what if the Kents never found the infant Kal-El, leading to a world without Superman and a very different Justice League. This edition includes the full scripts, sketches, and a new introduction by Davis.
"The Nail, Book One" marks a pivotal moment in the Justice League of America saga, with Alan Davis delivering a tightly wound narrative that redefines the team's battle against Lex Luthor's engineered threat. As Wonder Woman and Hawkwoman fall to Luthor's Liberators, Green Lantern's ring uncovers a shocking truth: the attackers are not machines, but cloned Kryptonian replicants—each a piece of a larger, more personal puzzle. With Alan Davis handling both art and cover, and Mark Farmer's inks lending sharp precision to every panel, this deluxe edition captures a story where identity, legacy, and the cost of power collide in Smallville, where Jimmy’s fate hangs in the balance.
Contains 6 stories
The Nail, Book One
Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian ManhunterHawkman [Katar Hol] (cameo)Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal]Wonder WomanAtom [Ray Palmer]Flash [Barry Allen]AquamanBatman [Bruce Wayne]]Jonathan KentMartha KentLex LuthorJimmy Olsen [also as Elastic Lad]Perry WhiteBlackhawk (cameo)Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider] (cameo)Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton] (cameo)Robotman [Robert Crane] (cameo)Uncle Sam (cameo)Phantom Lady [Sandra Knight] (cameo)Steel [Hank Heywood] (cameo)Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian] (cameo)Starman [Ted Knight] (cameo)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (cameo)Sandman [Wes Dodds] (cameo)Atom [Al Pratt] (cameo)Flash [Jay Garrick] (cameo)Liberty Belle [Libby Lawrence] (cameo)Hourman [Rex Tyler] (cameo)Amazing-Man [Will Everett] (cameo)Ragman (cameo)XotarGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]AmazoLois LaneOutsiders [Black LightningShade, the Changing ManKatanaBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Geo-Force]CatwomanJokerTwo-FaceMad HatterScarecrowRiddlerPenguinKiller CrocPoison IvyClayface [Preston Payne]Doom Patrol [Negative ManMentoElasti-GirlRobotman [Cliff Steele]ChiefBeast Boy]MetamorphoHarvey BullockBatgirl [Barbara Gordon]Robin [Dick Grayson]Star Sapphire [Carol Ferris]Adam StrangeDesaadparademonsBaron BedlamVirman VundabarDarkseidGranny GoodnessKantoGlorious GodfreyAmazing GraceMr. Miracle [Scott Free]Big BardaKalibakMetron
The Nail, Book Two
Justice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Atom [Ray Palmer]Flash [Barry Allen]Wonder WomanAquamanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian Manhunter [also as Joan]]Lois LaneJoker (cameo)Perry WhiteAlfred PennyworthHarvey BullockCatwoman [also as Robin]Green Lantern Corps [KilowogGreen ManArkkis ChummuckKatma TuiArisiaCh'pMedphyllTomar ReSalaak]Guardian of the UniverseLightray (cameo)Orion (cameo)Big Bear (cameo)parademons (cameo)AmazoRa's al GhulTaliaThinkerMetamorphoLex LuthorJimmy OlsenMeraVulkoMarine MarauderOcean MasterShark (cameo)Pete Ross (cameo)Major DisasterCount VertigoOutsiders [Geo ForceKatanaBlack LightningBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]Shade, the Changing Man]CreeperEmil HamiltonLana LangEclipso (cameo)Hawk [Hank Hall] (cameo)Dove [Don Hall] (cameo)Silver Banshee (cameo)Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein] (cameo)Black Orchid (cameo)Man-Bat (cameo)Congorilla (cameo)Animal Man (cameo)B'Wana Beast (cameo)Dolphin (cameo)Star Sapphire [Carol Ferris]Joe SilverMartha KentJonathan KentElongated ManUltra, the Multi-AlienBeast BoyKrypto
The Nail, Book Three
Justice League of America [Wonder WomanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Martian ManhunterAquamanFlash [Barry Allen]Atom [Ray Palmer]Superman]Dr. FatePhantom StrangerDemonDeadmanSpectreMatt CableAbigail CableAlec HollandMetal Men [TinPlatinumLeadGoldMercuryIron]Emil HamiltonWill MagnusLiberatorsHawkman [Katar Hol] (statue)Vicky Vale (cameo)Batwoman [Selina Kyle]Alfred PennyworthJimmy OlsenLois LaneLex LuthorKryptoSuperman [Kal-El]Ultra, the Multi-AlienBeast BoyElongated ManMartha KentJonathan KentGreen Lantern Corps [Arrkis ChummuckTomar ReKatma TuiArisia]Star Sapphire [Carol Ferris]Outsiders [Geo-ForceBlack LightningKatanaBlack Canary [Dinah Lance]]Man-Bat (cameo)Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein] (cameo)Doom Patrol [Elasti-Girl (cameo)Chief (cameo)Robotman [Cliff Steele] (cameo)Negative Man (cameo)Mento (cameo)]Big Barda (cameo)Mr. Miracle (cameo)Metron (cameo)Black Orchid (cameo)Nightshade (cameo)Lana Lang (cameo)Ragman (cameo)Creeper (cameo)Astral Mage (cameo)Animal Man (cameo)B'Wana Beast (cameo)Congorilla (cameo)Jade (cameo)Dolphin (cameo)Hawk [Hank Hall] (cameo)Dove [Don Hall] (cameo)Mera (cameo)Vulko (cameo)
Another Nail, Book One
OrionparademonsGuardians of the UniverseGreen Lantern Corps [ArisiaKatma TuiTomar ReSalaakMedphyllChaselonArkkis ChummuckKilowogGreen Man]MetronHimonDarkseidDoctor BedlamMister MiracleDesaadBig BardaVirman VundabarGlorious GodfreyAmazing GraceKalibakKantoGranny GoodnessHighfatherLightrayInfinity ManForagerBeautiful DreamerEsaakWonder WomanAtom [Ray Palmer]Flash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Martian ManhunterHawkwomanSupermanAquamanLois LaneStarroBrainiacTom KalmakuHawkmanGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]BatmanBatwoman [Selina Kyle]AlfredVicki ValeStarfireCalendar ManTime CommanderAmazoBlack CanaryGuthrieShadeGeo-ForceKatanaDr. FateSapphire Stagg MasonBlack LightningMetamorphoDemons Three [AbnegazarRathGhast]Evil StarstarlingsDesperoMadame XanaduPhantom Stranger
Another Nail, Book Two
RagmanGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]CreeperWildcat [Yolanda Montez]Hawk [Hank Hall]Dove [Don Hall]SupermanMartian ManhunterHaloAstral MageFirestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein]KalibakAmazing GraceDesperoEvil StarWill MagnusMetal Men [IronTinGoldLeadMercuryPlatinum]AmazoBlack OrchidStar SapphirePower GirlHawkwomanZatannaJokerRobinBatgirlBatmanPoison IvyBatwoman [Selina Kyle]Jonathan KentWonder WomanGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black CanaryPhantom StrangerBig BardaMister MiracleLois LaneMetronHighfatherHimonOrionLightrayBig BearAquamanSligMartha KentFlash [Barry Allen]Atom [Ray Palmer]Crime Syndicate [SuperwomanUltramanPower RingOwlmanJohnny Quick]Doom Patrol [Beast BoyElasti-GirlNegative ManRobotman]DeadmanShadow ThiefEclipsoDemonSpectreWotanMyrwhydden
Another Nail, Book Three
SpectreBansheeJack DoldBlackstarrWarlord of YsMr. MxyzptlkFirestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein]HaloMartian ManhunterAstral MageBatmanBatwoman [Selina Kyle]Demons Three [AbnegazarRathGhast]JokerAquamanWonder WomanUltraPrincess ProjectraRonn NahArna NahBlackhawksSupermanLois LaneJonathan KentMartha KentEclipsoDoom Patrol [Beast BoyElasti-GirlNegative ManRobotmanChief]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Black OrchidStar SapphirePower GirlBlack CanaryDesaadMister MiracleHighfatherBig BardaDr. FateGeo-ForceMetamorphoShadeKatanaBlack LightningCrime Syndicate [SuperwomanUltramanPower RingOwlmanJohnny Quick]Flash [Barry Allen]Atom [Ray Palmer]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Marvel, Jr.Mary MarvelInferior Five [BlimpWhite FeatherDumb BunnyMerrymanAwkwardman]Iron MaidenNoManDynamoCaptain AtomEnemy AceJonah HexMan-BatSpace CabbyPeter Cannon, ThunderboltPlastic ManSpace RangerCryllMyra MasonLegion of Super-Heroes [Saturn GirlCosmic BoySun BoyColossal BoyChameleon BoyUltra BoyPhantom Girl]Fatal Five [Emerald EmpressTharokPersuaderMano]Adam StrangeJudomasterSgt. RockStarman [Ted Knight]Shining KnightWonder GirlGreen Lantern [Abin Sur]Ultra, the Multi-AlienThunderboltKid FlashStar HawkinsIldaHourman [Rex Tyler]JadeSupergirlOMACCaptain CometRip HunterChallengers of the UnknownSkymanRobbie ReedTommy TomorrowLon VuryalBrainiacHawkwomanZatannaLimbo-CellAmazo [Green Arrow]Phantom StrangerHawkmanRobinOrionMetronMetal Men [IronTinGoldLeadMercuryPlatinum]Creeper
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Full credits
writer, artist Alan Davis
inker Mark Farmer
colorist Patricia Mulvihill
letterer Pat Prentice
cover pencils Alan Davis
cover inks Mark Farmer
Reprints
↩ Reprints JLA: The Nail #1 (1998), JLA: The Nail #2 (1998), JLA: The Nail #3 (1998), Justice League of America: The Nail #[nn] (1999), Justice League of America: Another Nail #1 (2004), Justice League of America: Another Nail #2 (2004), Justice League of America: Another Nail #3 (2004)
Reprinted in Justice League of America: The Nail The Complete Collection #[nn] (2020)
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