The Justice Machine #5
In "Demon, We Hardly Knew Ye — Chapter One: Betrayed," the Justice Machine returns from another dimension to find the Justice Institute abandoned and ringed by the U.S. Army. As tensions rise, Diviner urges calm, pushing Larson to broker a fragile alliance, while Yasuhiro's secret contact with the mysterious Demon sets off a chain of uneasy betrayals. Written by Tony Isabella and illustrated by Mike Gustovich—with colors by Michelle Basile and letters by Gustovich—this pivotal issue unfolds with quiet dread, its cover by Gustovich capturing the moment just before the team’s world shifts.
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As the Justice Machine return from another dimension, they find the Justice Institute deserted and surrounded by the U.S. Army. Rather than fighting, Diviner convinces Larson the two groups should share their resources. Meanwhile, Yasuhiro makes contact with Demon, who reluctantly betrays the team to the Oyabun, his master.
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