"Trinity" Comic Book Index

2017

Trinity #3
Cover date: January 2017
"Better Together" - Part 3: "Nobody Dies Tonight"
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Clay Mann
Inker: Clay Mann & Seth Mann
Inexplicably the Trinity find themselves on a rooftop in Gotham watching the fateful night that led to the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne. In the real world Lois is trying to get into the barn, mistaking the new lair of Poison Ivy for a sulking Jon's hiding place. When she spots Jon's beloved cap laying in the ground outside the barn Lois realizes that something is seriously wrong. Suddenly we are watching a young Bruce explaining the night's events and their ramifications to Dr. Quinzel. She suggests he be referred to a doctor that can help him conquer fears, but outside Batman snaps. This isn't what happened to him originally, this isn't their Earth or time he theorizes. Superman questions the revelation as his experiences were so real meeting his father Jonathan. Wonder Woman thinks there is a bigger purpose than to reunite with lost loved ones and they decide to head to Wayne Tower. Having agreed to the specialist, a grieving young Bruce is met by Dr. Crane, but with his toxins he appears to the boy as the Scarecrow on horseback, forcing him out of the penthouse suite window to his death. The toxins show him two demonic bats trying to attack him in midair but in actuality they are Superman and Batman mounting a rescue. When a terrified young Bruce hits the ground he finds a half bull, half human monster threatening to bind him but it's really Diana and her lasso. The magic of the lasso wakes Bruce from the trance and he finds Alfred helping him off the ground. Batman explains to Clark and Diana what happened to him and how he could never forgive himself for what happened to his parents. How his decisions led to Tim Drake's death. Superman and Wonder Woman disagree and support their friend in his grief. Meanwhile Lois smashes into the barn in the Smith pick up truck and orders Ivy to release her son.


Trinity #4
Cover date: February 2017
"Better Together" - Part 4: "Nothing is Real"
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Emanuela Lupacchino
Inker: Ray McCarthy
The Trinity appear on the shores of Themyscira, but by now they know everything they see and hear is false. The Amazons are quick to intercept them and capture the trio, though Diana's younger self steps in before they are killed. In the real world Lois drives the pickup into the barn knocking Poison Ivy over. Lois tends to Jon and sees Clark, Bruce and Diana captive with Mercy flowers wrapped around them. Unfortunately for Lois Ivy recovers quickly and knocks out the fiery reporter. The Trinity are forced to participate in games for the Amazon's entertainment. But after they win each challenge Hippolyta halts the games and accepts them and Diana as a guest but the men must be banished to 'the dark quarters'. Diana refuses to abandon them and must share their fate. Much to the Amazon's shock the young Diana jumps aboard the raft they were banished on. A giant sea snake attacks them and Superman's powers cease to function. The young Diana advises them to embrace nature and allow the snake to take them to the next step in their journey. As the snake stops moving the young Diana vanishes and the Trinity find themselves inside the snake with only the lasso to light the way. As the heroes maneuver they spot Diana's sword and she uses it to cut the giant snake open. Instead of freedom the Trinity are greeted by Mongul and his young daughter and they are now at his mercy!


Trinity #5
Cover date: March 2017
"Better Together" - Part 5: "Deliver Your Children"
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Francis Manapul
Inker: Francis Manapul
Poison Ivy remembers back to her dream state, a new ability she gained from her connection to The Green. There she met her 'daughter' and raised her after the events of Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death this dream world was all she had... until Mongul appeared there and cruelly ejected her from the dream plane. Ivy in the real world explains that one of the three people she has captive is emitting so much solar energy that it can be used as a gateway back and forth. To stop being pulled away ever again she wants to use Clark, Bruce & Diana to make it happen. In the dreamworld the Trinity battle Mongul but, as he is all powerful in this realm, he easily bests them. Mongul explains they are trapped inside his Black Mercy fantasy where he has lived for many years. Somehow inside the fantasy his daughter was born and, though they enjoyed all the death and destruction, they were shocked when The Green allowed Poison Ivy access to the dream plane. The two villains realized they could manipulate her love of the child into getting them out to the real world. Back in Hamilton County Ivy explains to a captive Lois that she wants to create a portal for her 'daughter' to escape through. Using her powers and channelling the solar energy from Clark the doorway opens and the dream is over.


Trinity #6
Cover date: April 2017
"Better Together" - Finale: "At The Mercy"
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Emanuela Lupacchino
Inker: Emanuela Lupacchino
While in the Black Mercy dream world, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are desperately trying to find a way to return to their bodies while the little girl White Mercy watches on. Mongul has meanwhile inhabited Superman's body in the real world and the only people that can stop him are trapped. White Mercy realizes too late that Mongul crafted her with the Black Mercy not as a daughter to love but as a means to an end. Having touched each of the Trinity so closely in their memories she began to truly feel alive. In the real world Jon fights his father with heat vision bursts much to the shock of Poison Ivy, while in the dream world the Black Mercy crafts all kinds of illusions to keep the Trinity trapped. Bruce reawakens with White Mercy in his body and reveals a kryptonite amulet which knocks Mongul out of his body and allows Superman to re-inhabit it. Ivy realizes that her 'daughter' saved them and pulls the black mercy from Bruce's chest White Mercy begins to fade away as Bruce returns to his body. Diana forces her way back into her body and though the danger is over, White Mercy is gone and with her, the memories of Mongul and the identities of the Trinity go with her. As the Trinity wind down after a hugely stressful event, and Mongul lost in the dream state of the Black Mercy, nobody notices a young plant based child hiding in the corn fields of the Smith Farm.

[Trade Paperback collection: Trinity Vol. 1: Better Together (Rebirth) [Hardcover] reprints Trinity #1-6]

Trinity #7
Cover date: May 2017
"The New Pandoras"
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Penciller: Clay Mann & Miguel Mendoça
Inker: Clay Mann & Johnny Desjardins
While in the Black Mercy dream world, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are desperately trying to find a way to return to their bodies while the little girl White Mercy watches on. Mongul has meanwhile inhabited Superman's body in the real world and the only people that can stop him are trapped. White Mercy realizes too late that Mongul crafted her with the Black Mercy not as a daughter to love but as a means to an end. Having touched each of the Trinity so closely in their memories she began to truly feel alive. In the real world Jon fights his father with heat vision bursts much to the shock of Poison Ivy, while in the dream world the Black Mercy crafts all kinds of illusions to keep the Trinity trapped. Bruce reawakens with White Mercy in his body and reveals a kryptonite amulet which knocks Mongul out of his body and allows Superman to re-inhabit it. Ivy realizes that her 'daughter' saved them and pulls the black mercy from Bruce's chest White Mercy begins to fade away as Bruce returns to his body. Diana forces her way back into her body and though the danger is over, White Mercy is gone and with her, the memories of Mongul and the identities of the Trinity go with her. As the Trinity wind down after a hugely stressful event, and Mongul lost in the dream state of the Black Mercy, nobody notices a young plant based child hiding in the corn fields of the Smith Farm.


Trinity #8
Cover date: June 2017
"The Truth About Superman"
Writer: Cullen Bunn
Penciller: Emanuela Lupacchino
Inker: Ray McCarthy
Superman explains recent events to Batman and Wonder Woman and how he has become aware that some outside force has been manipulating him and his family. The burden of this information has begun to torment Clark in his dreams as he tries to make sense of his new merged existence. His suspicions and self doubt have begun to manifest themselves in his dreams and with such power and influence Clark fears what might happen if Mr Oz continues to manipulate existence. Considering all the information, the dreams and the dark possibilities Mr Oz represents Bruce advises them to keep this information secret from the rest of the League, the risk of keeping such a big secret threatens to tear them all apart but if they don't it could become even worse. As they agree to their promise Mr Oz watches from afar.


Trinity #9
Cover date: July 2017
"Dead Space" - Part 1
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Francis Manapul
Inker: Francis Manapul
The Justice League Watchtower is badly damaged, with several of the team unconscious. Cyborg's machine side initiates a search to transport the Trinity but he has to scan the planet first. Clark has taken Diana and Bruce to see Devil's Mouth Falls, where he reveals to the team that when they were trapped in the dream world and encountered White Mercy they saw a carving of their emblems. Somehow they've appeared in the real world and that means White Mercy was more than a manifestation of the dream world. Mercy was real and they left her behind... no time to ponder as Cyborg locates and 'Booms' them into space. As the trio arrive they discover the breach and a terrified Vic literally being torn apart by some kind of alien being. They soon discover huge constructs in the base and Superman reveals there are egg sacks in them with living beings inside. Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz appear and attack the Trinity possessed by the alien beings. The Green Lanterns send Superman and Wonder Woman floating into space while Batman clings to the unconscious torso of Vic. Flash appears and helps Batman telling him of how the Watchtower became some kind of H.R. Giger-esque monstrosity. Superman and Wonder Woman find an opening from the outside and sneak back on board, but what greets them holds a terrifying surprise!


Trinity Annual #1
Cover date: July 2017
"Tied Together"
Writer: Rob Williams
Penciller: Guillem March
Inker: Guillem March
Lex Luthor may have turned his back on Circe and Ra's Al Ghul (as seen in Trinity #7) but they are still intent on destroying the Trinity. Ra's with slight arrogance incorrectly deduces that the Trinity exists because of their strength in numbers. Circe points out if that they are part of a pantheon in the form of the Justice League and that is fate that is at the core of their bond. Right now they are less a Trinity themselves and Ra's questions their strength and influence now that Luthor has abandoned them, but Circe is confident in their path despite their dwindling number. Conjuring the power of the Pandora Pits, Circe hatches a plan to create a great disaster, one that involves Jason Blood and splitting him from his Demon! Etrigan completely free of his figurative shackles wastes no time ravaging the Greek isles as Jason slowly begins to age and die. Enter the Trinity, on a mission to save civilians, defeat the demon and reunite Etrigan with his human tether. Who will win, the Trinity or their Unholy reflection, and what do Bizarro, Red Hood and Artemis have to do with the future of both their fates?


Trinity #10
Cover date: August 2017
"Dead Space" - Part 2
Writer: Francis Manapul
Penciller: Francis Manapul
Inker: Francis Manapul
Aquaman is possessed by the alien life form and immediately battles the Flash while Batman protects the damaged body of Cyborg. During the fight Flash informs the team that the possessed Leaguers are fighting the creatures for control of their bodies. While the rest of the team struggles for survival, Diana and Clark are facing their 'rescuer'. The giant being tells them that the Watchtower is fast plummeting to Earth without its power. If it enters Earth's atmosphere the virus on board will infect all life on Earth. The being explains that his people was infected due to their curiosity and they had managed to gather their planet's invading life forms onto his ship but during the meteor shower the watchtower was caught in, he lost power during the ship's self destruct sequence. As Flash loses his fight with Aquaman and becomes infected his last noble act is to help Batman escape to a safe area of the watchtower. Superman meanwhile is using all his might to try and stabilize the watchtower into a safe orbit as Wonder Woman races away from the being to find the source of the aliens onboard. She discovers that they aren't a virus at all, but it comes too late as she becomes infected too... What else can go wrong?


Trinity #11
Cover date: September 2017
"Dead Space" - Conclusion
Writer: Francis Manapul
Artists: Francis Manapul, Scott Hanna & Scott Godlewski
All is not what it seems, Wonder Woman armed with her lasso's power is able to reach out to the creatures and what appears to be possession is actually a formation of teamwork. The traveller believes he is preventing a viral invasion while Diana believes he is trying to cause a massacre. Batman and Vic manage to get into an escape pod and with its independent power hope to reboot Cyborg, while Superman tries his best to slow the Watchtower's descent to Earth. The entire might of the Justice League is needed to stop the Watchtower crashing into Dubai, but what will become of the Traveller and the creatures known as The Perfect?

[Trade Paperback collection: Trinity Vol. 2: Dead Space (Rebirth) [Paperback] reprints Trinity #7-11]

Trinity #12
Cover date: October 2017
"Dark Destiny" - Part 1
Writer: Rob Williams
Penciller: V. Ken Marion
Inker: Ray McCarthy
It is time to forge a new Trinity of heroes. A mystic trinity consisting of John Constantine, Zatanna & Deadman are summoned to a mysterious location only to be greeted by Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Batman reveals to the curious supernatural heroes that three foes have attacked them. The combined might of the Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman prevented them from falling to Artemis, Bizarro & Red Hood but by pure luck they captured Jason Todd before he could evade them. The Red Hood has become possessed by some evil force but Bruce, Clark & Diana don't have the skills to perform an exorcism. Red Hood magically sucks in Deadman & Zatanna leaving only Constantine behind and the information that the Pandora Pits are behind their current woes. As John Constantine follows his friends into Red Hood's mystical doorway Bizarro and Artemis arrive to hinder the heroes. It is a race against time for the mystic trinity and if they fail, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman will die!


Trinity #13
Cover date: November 2017
"Dark Destiny" - Part 2
Writer: Rob Williams
Penciller: V. Ken Marion
Inker: Ray McCarthy
Superman, Wonder Woman & Batman battle the possessed Bizarro, Artemis & Red Hood and a horde of winged demons from attacking Gotham. Meanwhile Constantine materializes in the lair of the Pandora Pits and comes face to face with Circe and Ra's Al Ghul. Zatanna and Deadman are now captive of the pits and subject to the whims of the evil duo. Constantine questions why the dark Trinity has fallen apart and tries to break Ra's from Circe's manipulations but when that fails he ends up with a potentially fatal wound. With his life on the line John betrays his friends and offers a plan for Circe to take control of Superman...


Trinity #14
Cover date: December 2017
"Dark Destiny" - Part 3
Writer: Rob Williams
Penciller: V. Ken Marion
Inker: Sandu Florea
While the possessed Superman tackles his friends, more of the heroes and villains begin succumbing to the evil influence of the Pits' magic. They all start sprouting fangs and Superman now looks particularly gruesome. Circe and her true motivation for using the Pandora Pits comes to light and it seems both Ra's and Lex were pawns in her ploy. A wounded Constantine manages to use Zatanna, despite her coma, to turn the tide in the favor of the heroes. This act stuns the Olympian god, who has seriously underestimated the young sorceress and her abilities. Circe still has some malevolent sorcery on hand and makes a sacrifice that changes everything, but her sacrificial lamb may yet come back to haunt her...

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“Trinity” Comic Book Index

Introduction

Here is a listing of the Trinity monthly title since its launch in September 2016 until its conclusion in April 2018 with issue #22. The Writer, Penciller and Inker for each issue are listed within the Comic Index pages, directly below each title's name and number.

Note: Remember, the month dates listed are from the issue covers, not the actual date when the comic was on sale.

CONTENTS:

2016 | 2017 | 2018

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