In "Zone de guerre," Green Lantern Hal Jordan faces a new trial when the Guardians of the Universe, still reeling from the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, entrust him to a militant minority faction with a radical vision. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Joe Staton, with inks by Bruce Patterson and colors by Anthony Tollin, this 1987 issue explores the psychological toll of Hal’s past—particularly his brain injury in the antimatter universe—through a gritty, character-driven story that redefines his resolve. George Pérez’s striking cover captures the tension of a hero pushed to his limits.
Contains 4 stories
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
In "null," the Flash and Psycho Pirate find themselves trapped as the Anti-Monitor unveils a new threat: an antimatter cannon designed to erase existence. With the Flash using the Pirate’s emotional manipulation to disrupt the Qwardian Thunderers, he makes a desperate run through the cannon’s core—counterclockwise, building energy toward a final, explosive end. The Anti-Monitor’s response is swift and brutal, hurling the Flash across time and absorbing the full force of the antimatter universe for a final, devastating assault.
Zone de guerre
Superhero
The Freedom Fighters [Black Condor [Richard Grey Jr]Doll Man [Darrell Dane]Uncle SamPhantom Lady [Sandra Knight]Human Bomb [Roy Lincoln]]Justice Society of America [Starman [Ted Knight]Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]Superman [Kal-L] (Earth-2)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince Trevor] (Earth-2)Flash [Jay Garrick]Johnny Thunder (Earth-2)Johnny Thunder's ThunderboltHuntress [Helena Wayne]Power Girl [Kara Zor-L]]All-Star Squadron [Firebrand [Rod Reilly]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Atom [Al Pratt]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Sargon the SorcererDr. Fate [Kent Nelson]]Infinity Inc. [Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]Nuklon [Albert Rothstein]Fury [Lyta Trevor]Silver Scarab [Hector Hall]Obsidian [Todd Rice]Northwind [Norda Cantrell]Jade]The Metal Men [GoldIronTinLeadPlatinumMercury]Doom Patrol [Robotman [Cliff Steele]Tempest [Joshua Clay]Negative WomanCelsiusMento]New Teen Titans [Starfire [Koriand'r]JerichoNightwing [Dick Grayson]Cyborg [Victor Stone]KoleWonder Girl [Donna Troy]Changeling [Gar Logan]Kid Flash [Wally West]Speedy (Earth-1)Red StarHawk [Hank Hall]Dove [Don Hall]Aquagirl [Tula]Aqualad [Garth]]Easy Company [Little Sure ShotSgt. RockWildman]The Outsiders [KatanaMetamorpho [Rex Mason]Geo-ForceHalo]Masters of Disaster [HeatstrokeColdsnapShakedownNew Wave]Justice League of America [Superman [Kal-El] (Earth-1)Wonder Woman (Earth-1)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Hawkman [Katar Hol]VibeBatman (Earth-1)Steel [Hank Heywood III]Atom [Ray Palmer]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance] (Earth-1)Green Arrow (Earth-1)Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein]ZatannaGypsy [Cindy Reynolds]]Lt. Jeb StuartHaunted TankMona NockwoodGreen Lantern [Guy Gardner]Guardians of the UniverseCaptain KarrasTaryiaFirehawkLois Lane (Earth-1)Rip HunterDr. Jenet KlyburnCreeper [Jack Ryder]Dr. William MagnusDr. Darwin JonesLana LangMorgan EdgeScribblySugar (picture)Spike (picture)Alexander Luthor Jr.Nightshade [Eve Eden]Captain AtomHarbinger [Lyla Michaels]PariahLady QuarkBalloon Buster [Steve Savage]Robin [Jason Todd]MeraDale GunnAmbush Bug (poster)Thunderbolt [Peter Cannon]Harlequin [Molly Maynne]Wildcat [Yolanda Montez]Star SapphireQueen BeeTrickster [James Jesse]PunchCosmic KingSilver SwanSinestroBlack AdamWarpPsimonCount VertigoCheshireEclipsoCopperheadQuakemasterBlack MantaValidusCat-Man [Thomas Blake]Felix FaustPenguinPlasmusMirror Master [Sam Scudder]Black MassOvermasterKobraCaptain Cold [Len Snart]Killer Frost [Louise Lincoln]StarroBulldozerSolomon Grundy [Cyrus Gold]Dr. PsychoThe Shaggy ManCheetah [Deborah Domaine]The Fiddler [Isaac Bowen]The JokerChronos [David Clinton]SivanaGizmoDr. PolarisBrainiacLex Luthor (Earth-1)Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon]Silver GhostShimmerMammothCluemaster [Arthur Brown]Cheetah [Priscilla Rich]The BrainThe Ghost [Alec Rois]Monsieur MallahThe Lord of TimeVandal SavageKungDeathstroke the TerminatorKiller MothHuntress (original)Matter MasterStarroAlexei Luthor (Earth-2) (death)Kanjar RoChemoRainbow Raider [Roy G. Bivolo]Ocean MasterMister MindDr. RegulusDr. SpectroAceCrime DoctorThe MistIcicle [Joar Mahkent]Per DegatonThe GamblerHounganCirceFastballBoltThe RiddlerLady Lunar [Stacy Macklin]Dragon KingEvil StarThe SharkBlack MantaJeweleeBug-Eyed BanditManoClock KingGolden GliderFloronic Man [Jason WoodruePlant Master]Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]Captain NaziThe ScarecrowDoctor PhosphorusBlockbuster [Mark Desmond]Black SpiderLightning LordHyenaShadow-Thief [Carl Sands]T. O. MorrowTawny YoungMs. SnowMs. OdellMr. Karamazov
In "Zone de guerre," the aftermath of Barry Allen’s sacrifice unfolds as the fragile balance between the five universes crumbles under the assault of Lex Luthor (Earth-1) and Brainiac, who target the vulnerable worlds of 4, S, and X. With Earth-1 and Earth-2 sending their heroes to resist, Guy Gardner is thrust into a desperate fight when a dying splinter group of Guardians entrusts him with a power ring—though only five of them survive the encounter.
Encore... "5"
23 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [Katma Tui]Harbinger [Lyla]Hal JordanThomas KalmakuTerga KalmakuGuardians of the UniverseThe MonitorGuy GardnerObsidianSuperman (Earth 2)King SolovarAnti-Monitor's shadow beingsFirebrand [Danette Riley]Blue Beetle [Ted Kord] (cameo)Psycho Pirate [Roger Hayden] (cameo)Geo-Force (cameo)Cyborg (cameo)Dr. Polaris (cameo)Psimon (cameo)Dawnstar (cameo)Imi-Kann (flashback)
In "Encore... '5'", John Stewart and Katma Tui return to Earth-1 just as the Crisis begins, their mission to help Replikon complete but their journey far from over. When Harbinger calls John to the Monitor, Katma’s fear of losing him again flares into defiance—only for John to promise her he’ll return. Meanwhile, Guy Gardner, newly recovered, confronts Hal Jordan at Abin Sur’s grave, their clash interrupted by the sudden arrival of a Guardian.
2° partie
23 pp · Superhero
Hal JordanGuardians of the UniverseGreen Lantern [Guy Gardner]Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (flashback)Green Lantern [Katma Tui]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [K'ryssma]Green Lantern [Apros]Sinestro (flashback)Jonah HexBat LashScalphunterCyborgTomahawkKrona (cameo)Monitor (cameo)Anti-Monitor (cameo)
In "2° partie" from Super Star Comics #8 (1987), Gardner—still reeling from his time in the antimatter universe and the lingering effects of his injury—receives a ring from a militant faction of the Guardians, marking a pivotal shift in his path. As his past is briefly revisited and he dons a new, hardened costume, his already complex mindset begins to twist further under the weight of power and memory.
