Cover: J. G. Jones

World War III #[nn]

Jan 2008 · DC · 17.99 USD; 21.99 CAD

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This collection brings together the 2008 miniseries World War III, a four-issue event that served as a direct sequel to the 52 weekly series. The story follows the fallout from the death of the villainous Black Adam, as various heroes and villains—including members of the Justice Society, the Freedom Fighters, and the Teen Titans—clash over the fate of his devastated homeland, Kahndaq. Written by Keith Champagne with art by various artists, the volume collects the complete miniseries and explores themes of vengeance, legacy, and international conflict within the DC Universe.

In "A Call to Arms," the Martian Manhunter faces Black Adam in the war-torn nation of Bialya, igniting global tension that sets the stage for World War III. Five days later, the fallout spreads as heroes, villains, and civilians alike respond to the escalating crisis. Written by Keith Champagne and illustrated by Pat Olliffe, with inks by Drew Geraci, colors by Hi-Fi, and letters by Ken Lopez, the issue captures a world on edge—its cover by J. G. Jones perfectly framing the storm to come.

Contains 5 stories

A Call to Arms

24 pp · Superhero

Father TimeNightwing [Jason Todd]Guardian of the Universe (cameo)Rocket Reds (cameo)Silent Majority (cameo)Vox [Mal Duncan] (cameo)

Five days after the Martian Manhunter confronts Black Adam in Bialya, the world fractures under the weight of escalating chaos. Father Time, Nightwing [Jason Todd], and a host of unexpected allies—some heroic, some not—find themselves drawn into a conflict that blurs the lines between justice and vengeance. As the Silent Majority, the Rocket Reds, and even a Guardian of the Universe watch from the shadows, one truth becomes clear: this is no ordinary war.

The Valiant

22 pp · Superhero

NeptunePoseidonTerra (cameo)Vox [Mal Duncan] (cameo)Young Frankenstein (cameo)

Hell Is for Heroes

22 pp · Superhero

Ben Turner [Bronze Tiger]Checkmate [Black Queen [Sasha Bordeaux]White King [Michael HoltMr. Terrific]White Queen [Amanda Waller]White Queen's Bishop [King Faraday]]D.E.O. [Mr. Bones]Justice Society of America [Atom Smasher [Al Rothstein]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Hourman [Rick Tyler]Jakeem Thunder [Jakeem Williams]Power GirlSand [Sandy Hawkins]Stargirl [Courtney Whitmore]ThunderboltWildcat [Ted Grant]]Offspring [Luke Ernie McDunnagh]TerraYoung FrankensteinAndrew BatesDamon MatthewsPeter SantorelliMr. Sykes

United We Stand

22 pp · Superhero

Checkmate [Black King [Taleb Beni Khalid]Black King's Bishop [Shen Li Po]Black King's Knight [FireBeatriz Da Costa]Black Queen [Sasha Bordeaux]Black Queen's Bishop [Jessica Midnight]White King [Michael HoltMr. Terrific]White King's Knight [Tommy Jagger]White Queen [Amanda Waller]White Queen's Bishop [King Faraday]]Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Firestorm [Jason Rusch]Geo-Force [Prince Brion Markov]Great Ten [August General in Iron [Fang Zhifu]Celestial ArcherSocialist Red GuardsmanShaolin Robot]Guardian [Jake Jordan]Halo [Gabrielle Doe]Infinity Inc. [Jade [Nicki Jones]Steel [Natasha Irons]]Justice League of America [Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Vixen [Mari McCabe]]Justice Society of America [Atom Smasher [Al Rothstein]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Hourman [Rick Tyler]Jakeem Thunder [Jakeem Williams]Liberty Belle [Jesse Chambers]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Power GirlSand [Sandy Hawkins]Stargirl [Courtney Whitmore]ThunderboltWildcat [Ted Grant]]Offspring [Luke Ernie McDunnagh]Arsenal [Roy Harper]Spectre [Crispus Allen]Steel [John Henry Irons]Monitors

World War III

24 pp · Superhero

Accomplished Perfect PhysicianAugust General in IronCelestial ArcherGhost Fox KillerNuklon [Gerome McKenna]Seven Deadly BrothersShaolin RobotSteel [Natasha Irons]ThundermindT. O. MorrowDr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi] (cameo)Fury [Erik Storn] (cameo)Geo-Force (cameo)Immortal Man in Darkness (cameo)Jade [Nicki Jones] (cameo)Jet (cameo)Manhattan Guardian (cameo)Matrix (cameo)Offspring (cameo)Socialist Red Guardsman (cameo)Vox (cameo)