About this Collection
This collection brings together the full four-issue miniseries from DC's 2020 'Year of the Villain' event, focusing on the fallout of Lex Luthor's schemes and the emergence of a new, terrifying threat. Written by James Tynion IV with art by Steve Epting, the story pits the Legion of Doom against the Batman Who Laughs as they vie for control of the dark forces unleashed during the event. It serves as a direct sequel to 'Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen' and sets the stage for the 'Death Metal' saga.
In "Doom (Chapter 1)" from Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen, Lex Luthor finds himself cornered at the Hall of Justice by a corrupted Commissioner Gordon and a wave of heroes infected by the Batman Who Laughs. With Nix Uotan captured and the city under siege, Luthor turns to the Joker for an unlikely alliance, forging a dangerous plan to fight back. Written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Steve Epting and Javier Fernández, this issue blends high-stakes tension with the twisted brilliance of its villains, all wrapped in a cover by Greg Capullo and Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
Contains 7 stories
Doom (Chapter 1)
8 pp · Superhero
Legion of Doom [Gorilla GroddThe Cheetah [Barbara Ann Minerva]Lex LuthorThaal SinestroBrainiac]Amanda WallerMercy GravesCaptain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]BaneBatman [Thomas Wayne] (Flashpoint Batman)Psycho Pirate [Roger Hayden]Professor Zoom [Reverse-FlashEobard Thawne]Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Robin [Damian Wayne]Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]The Batman Who LaughsDark RobinsSolomon GrundyStar Sapphire [Carol Ferris]Heat Wave [Mick Rory]The Flash [Barry Allen]Black MantaCatwoman [Selina Kyle]Golden Glider [Lisa Snart]Papa MidniteMirror Master [Sam Scudder]Mister Freeze [Victor Fries]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black AdamWeather Wizard [Marco Mardon]Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Giganta [Doris Zeul]Riddler [Edward Nygma]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]White Rabbit [Jaina Hudson]TalonTwo-Face [Harvey Dent]Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]The JokerGreen Lantern [Salaak]Ra's Al GhulLoboOracleSupergirl [Kara Zor-El]Emerald EmpressCaptain Cold [Leonard Snart]Klarion the Witch BoyTeekl
Leviathan (Chapter 2)
8 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]MerlynLeviathan leaderBatman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Red Hood [Jason Todd]Talia Al Ghul
Justice (Chapter 3)
8 pp · Superhero
Justice League [Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [John Stewart]The Flash [Barry Allen]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]]Gerrian MyrdeGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Teen Titans [Red Arrow [Emiko Queen]Robin [Damian Wayne]Aqualad [Jackson Hyde]Kid Flash [Wallace West] (second Wally West)]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Titans [Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Donna TroyBeast Boy [Garfield Logan]Steel [Natasha Irons]Miss Martian [M'gann M'orzzMegan Morse]]Justice League Dark [Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Detective Chimp [Bobo]ZatannaMan-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Shazam [Billy Batson]Green Lantern [Simon Baz]KryptoSupergirl [Kara Zor-El]The Atom [Ray Palmer]The Terrifics [Mister Terrific [Michael Holt]Phantom Girl [Linnya Wazzo]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Firestorm [Ron RaymondMartin Stein]Animal Man [Buddy Baker]Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]Jericho [Joe Wilson]Vixen [Mari McCabe]PerpetuaLegion of Doom [The Cheetah [Barbara Ann Minerva]Thaal SinestroBrainiacGorilla GroddThe Turtle (as a baby)Lex Luthor]The Batman Who LaughsDark Robins
In the vast silence of space, the Justice League races to save civilizations as the Source Wall crumbles, but a chilling message cuts through the static: back on Earth, Perpetua and Lex Luthor have begun their long-awaited move. With the fate of reality hanging in the balance, the heroes must decide whether to stay and fight or trust that their absence won’t doom the planet they’re trying to save.
Year of the Villain Hell Arisen Part One
24 pp · Superhero
The Batman Who LaughsLex LuthorCrime Syndicate [UltramanJohnny Quick (death)SuperwomanOwlmanPower Ring] (Earth 3)the World Forger [Alpheus]the Monitor [Mar Novu]the Anti-Monitor [Mobius]PerpetuaApex PredatorsRip HunterSupergirl [Kara Zor-El]Scarab [Blue BeetleJaime Reyes]King Shazam [Billy Batson]Sky Tyrant (Earth 3 version of Hawkman)Deathbringer [Donna Troy]Commissioner James Gordon (image on monitor)
In a twisted convergence of realities, Lex Luthor journeys to Earth 3 to deliver the Crime Syndicate to Perpetua, only to find the planet transformed into a battleground of Apex Predators. As the Monitor and Anti-Monitor watch from the shadows, The Batman Who Laughs moves unseen, plotting his own rise while Luthor races to survive a war he never asked for—on a world that no longer belongs to him.
Year of the Villain Hell Arisen Part Two
24 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorScarab [Blue BeetleJaime Reyes]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Deathbringer [Donna Troy]King Shazam [Billy Batson]Sky Tyrant (Earth 3 version of Hawkman)LexbotsThe Batman Who LaughsPhantom StrangerMercy GravesThe Flash [Barry Allen] (hologram)Animal Man (hologram)Miss Martian [M'gann M'orzz]Vixen [Mari McCabe]Hawk [Hank Hall]Dove [Dawn Granger]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Steel [Natasha Irons]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Commissioner James GordonThe Joker
In the wake of chaos unleashed by The Batman Who Laughs, Lex Luthor faces off against a horde of infected heroes, including Supergirl, Deathbringer, and King Shazam, as he pushes forward with a dangerous new phase—breaking into the Hall of Justice. With the battlefield shifting and the stakes rising, the line between ally and enemy blurs as Lexbots swarm and unseen forces manipulate the fate of the DC Universe.
Year of the Villain Hell Arisen Part Three
24 pp · Superhero
Commissioner James GordonLex LuthorMiss Martian [M'gann M'orzz]Hawk [Hank Hall]Dove [Dawn Granger]Steel [Natasha Irons]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]The JokerWarpMonseiur MallahThe BrainMercy GravesPunchline (female accomplice of The Joker)unnamed Joker henchmenThe Batman Who LaughsNix Uotan [Monitor]Dark Robins [Dubblilex]King Shazam [Billy Batson]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Deathbringer [Donna Troy]Solomon GrundyKlarion the Witch BoyTeeklOracleLoboCaptain Cold [Leonard Snart]Mecha Manta
In the twisted heart of a corrupted Gotham, Lex Luthor finds himself cornered at the Hall of Justice, trapped by an infected Commissioner Gordon and a wave of heroes turned under the Batman Who Laughs’ influence. With the fate of Nix Uotan hanging in the balance, Luthor strikes a dangerous alliance with the Joker, forging a desperate plan to turn the tide against the corrupted Dark Robin and his legion of infected allies—only to bring along a roster of unexpected reinforcements that could change everything.
Year of the Villain Hell Arisen Conclusion
24 pp · Superhero
Lex LuthorMercy GravesThe Batman Who LaughsCommissioner James GordonKing Shazam [Billy Batson]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Deathbringer [Donna Troy]Scarab [Blue BeetleJaime Reyes]Solomon GrundyKlarion the Witch BoyOracleBooster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]Miss Martian [M'gann M'orzz]Beast Boy [Garfield Logan]LoboHawk [Hank Hall]Dove [Dawn Granger]Steel [Natasha Irons]PerpetuaCrime Syndicate of America [UltramanSuperwomanOwlmanJohnny QuickPower RingDeathstorm] (flashback)Justice League [Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]The Flash [Barry Allen]Cyborg [Victor Stone]] (flashback)Legion of Doom [BrainiacGorilla GroddThe Turtle (as a baby)Thaal SinestroThe Cheetah [Barbara Ann Minerva]] (flashback)
In the shattered halls of the Justice League’s sanctuary, Lex Luthor leads a desperate stand against the corrupted Batman Who Laughs and his infected allies. With help from Mercy Graves, the Justice League’s fallen, and a few unlikely allies, Lex fights to reclaim the minds of the heroes—only to face a final, chilling twist from the villain who thought he’d already won.
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