Millennium Edition: All Star Comics No. 3 #[nn]

In a quiet moment before the storm, the Justice Society of America gathers at a hotel for dinner, their camaraderie already humming beneath the surface. Johnny Thunder arrives in his usual chaotic fashion, riding the T-Bolt, and is warmly welcomed into the circle. As the meal winds down, he suggests each member share one of their most thrilling adventures—setting the stage for stories yet to unfold.

In a quiet moment among the founding members of the Justice Society, the Flash recounts the tale of the sunken galleon *Sancta Joanna*, lost in 1567 with a fortune in Aztec gold—its recovery tangled with danger, a rival salvage crew, and a desperate man's last chance to save his daughter's future. As the story unfolds, the Flash steps in to protect Tim Rogers’ claim, setting the stage for a moment of justice beneath the waves. Meanwhile, Hawkman prepares to share his own legend, one of fire and survival, as the JSA’s first meeting deepens into something greater.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 2: The Men Who Could Live in Fire," Shiera and Carter race against time to investigate the Krakatoa volcano, only to find themselves hunted by unseen forces and drawn into a deadly trial among fire-walking beings. As the crater erupts and the stakes rise, their courage is tested in the heart of a volcanic inferno—before the Spectre steps forward to recount a tale beyond fire and fury.

In this chapter of the Justice Society’s early days, the Ghostly Guardian investigates a string of moonlit murders tied to a being from the dark side of the Moon—Oom. When the two clash, a desperate bargain is struck: the first to bring the Red Moon Stone of Yzgartyl to Earth may stay, the other banished. With cunning and a twist of fate, the Spectre outmaneuvers Oom, sealing the creature’s spirit in stone. Then, Hour-Man takes the floor to share his own tale.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 4," Rex Tyler, now the Hour-Man, attends a costume party with his niece—only to find himself surrounded by impostors wearing the same suit. When a string of thefts points to a masked thief, the real Hour-Man must uncover the truth behind the scheme before the night ends. As the mystery unfolds, the Sandman prepares to take the stage, setting the next chapter in motion.

In this lighthearted interlude from *Millennium Edition: All Star Comics No. 3*, the Red Tornado makes a memorable entrance—and exit—just as the Justice Society of America gathers. After overhearing the group’s stories, she quietly decides the meeting isn’t for her, slipping away with a humorous twist: her red pants, now sporting a sizable hole, are left behind as she departs.

Inza returns to an antique shop, drawn by a strange box left by a vanished woman—only to awaken in her apartment, overwhelmed by the drug Chevergris. With her mind clouded and her body failing, she seeks help from Dr. Fate, who leads her into the eerie Moors to confront phantom assailants. As black magic takes hold, Fate races to stop a sorcerer wielding a forbidden tome, unraveling a deadly secret tied to the dead. The mystery deepens as he turns to the Atom for answers.

In "The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 7," geology student Al stumbles upon a suspicious gang in Brooklyn, only to be knocked out after noticing their sudden shift from streetwear to military uniforms. When Mary finds him, the tension mounts as secrets begin to surface—just as Al spots the armored truck again, hinting at a stolen government gold cache worth $20 million. The story unfolds with sharp timing and quiet dread, setting the stage for a team’s unlikely alliance.

In a city teetering under corruption, a new Police Commissioner is sworn in amid public outcry—only for the shadows to grow deeper. When Green Lantern uncovers a web of crime orchestrated from within the department, he risks everything to expose the truth, setting off a chain of danger that puts reporter Paul Pryor in the crosshairs. The First Meeting of the Justice Society of America, Chapter 8, unfolds with tension and urgency, as heroes and civilians alike face a threat that wears a badge.

In the final pages of this Millennium Edition tale, as the Flash returns from Washington, G.L. wraps up his story and reveals the Justice Society has a scheduled meeting with the FBI Chief in the nation’s capital the following Tuesday—prompting the team to unanimously agree to travel to Washington, setting their course for a pivotal next step.