Justice League Comics Index

2015

Justice League #36 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #36
Cover date: January 2015
"The Amazo Virus: Quarantined"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Lex Luthor's Amazo virus has infected citizens of Metropolis, granting them superhuman abilities, but a countdown towards their deaths as well. Superman and Batman contend with a trio of newly infected, and after solving that problem, continue on their hunt for "Patient Zero". The rest of the Justice League are left incapacitated by the virus and under Lex Luthor's care. Luthor tells Wonder Woman that he can create a cure for the virus, but he needs Patient Zero in order to do so. Batman and Superman's search finally proves fruitful, and they find Patient Zero, but the hulking mass that they discover retorts that he has found them.

Justice League #37 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #37
Cover date: February 2015
"The Amazo Virus: Patient Zero"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Superman and the Batman have found Patient Zero, who is an amalgamation of science and the macabre. Patient Zero demonstrates the ability to replicate Superman's abilities, but not quite to the extent of the Amazo android. Patient Zero sprouts wings and flies off. Batman and Superman pursue, but Superman notices that the virus is still mutating. The scene changes to Lex Luthor visiting his sister Lena, who asks him the nature and purport of the Amazo virus. Lex responds, but Lena isn't convinced of his reply. Captain Cold also believes that Lex created the virus to do away with the Justice League, but Lex angrily denies the accusation. Suddenly, a contract killer by the name of Bullet appears, with an explosion heralding his arrival. He declares that there is a price on Lex's head, and he aims to claim it. Superman and Batman continue to track Patient Zero, who is somehow able to sneak on the two of them. However, Wonder Woman arrives, and with the use of her lasso, she attempts to question Patient Zero, but he isn't responsive. Superman and Wonder Woman force Patient Zero down, while Batman successfully collects a blood sample. However, Patient Zero lashes out, striking Batman with his energy vision and cracking the vial that contained his blood. The result of the blast shatters the face mask of the Haz-Bat suit, exposing Batman to the virus.

Justice League #38 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #38
Cover date: March 2015
"The Amazo Virus: The Secret"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Colonel Steve Trevor alerts the White House of the current situation with the Amazo Virus. He tells them that billions will die if the Justice League and Lex Luthor should fail. While Trevor continues to inform the White House, Superman and Wonder Woman contend with Patient Zero. The Batman brings Patient Zero down, using new abilities granted by his being exposed to the Amazo Virus. They take Patient Zero back to Luthor, in the hopes that his blood holds the key to a cure for the outbreak. The scene shifts the infected basecamp, where an assassination attempt has be attempted on Lex Luthor... again. However, Captain Cold comes to his assistance and Luthor's life is saved once more. Luthor wakes Neutron from his induced coma to gain answers, but is interrupted by the arrival of Superman and Wonder Woman. Luthor tests the blood of Patient Zero and finds it of no aid to a cure. He then tells Superman that he needs a sample of his blood. Luthor reveals that he exposed Superman to the Amazo Virus years ago, but Superman's immunity repelled it. Suddenly, Batman attacks, and in unison with others of the infected, he speaks with one voice and declares himself and "us" the dominant species.

Justice League #39 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #39
Cover date: April 2015
"The Amazo Virus: The Infected"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
The Justice League, with the exception of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Lex Luthor (?!) are all infected with the Amazo Virus, in addition to countless others in Metropolis. The virus has become sentient, speaking through one individual, but referring to itself as "us". Luthor needs a sample of Superman's blood to effect a cure, and this leaves Wonder Woman to contend with the infected League. Captain Cold comes to Wonder Woman's aid, and she notes that Patient Zero doesn't replicate Cold's freeze gun. Superman is made aware of this, and uses his freeze breath along with Cold's freeze gun to immobilize Patient Zero, which, in turn, defeats all of the infected, knocking them unconscious. Luthor is able to concoct a vaccine, and the restored League delivers it to the rest of the world. However, some of the infected still retain their powers, and only time will reveal how these people use their newfound abilities. Patient Zero continues to mutate until he resembles the Amazo android, calling himself Amazo while announcing his future intentions to spread and kill.

[Trade Paperback collection: Justice League Vol. 6: Injustice League (The New 52) [Paperback] reprints Justice League #30-39]

Justice League #40 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #40
Cover date: June 2015
"Darkseid War: Prologue"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Kevin Maguire, Phil Jimenez, Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Scott Kolins, Jason Fabok, Jim Lee
Inker: Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson
Metron narrates for the reader, that there is a coming crisis based on the war fomenting between powerful and evil beings. Metron is concerned because he does not believe existence will survive the coming war, and if existence is lost, he will have nothing to observe. He recounts the first time he interfered with existence, when he offered the idea of a pact between Darkseid and High Father. He then recounts the first Crisis, when the multiverse banded together to defeat the Anti-Monitor. Then Zero Hour, Infinite Crisis, and Flashpoint. Metron states that while existence was reborn from the last threat, it has yet to integrate completely. Metron encounters the Anti-Monitor, whom he calls, Mobius. He entreats the Anti-Monitor, telling him that reality cannot survive a crisis, once more. Metron offers a pact to the Anti-Monitor, telling him that he will assist in restoring him to what he once was. The Anti-Monitor counters that while Metron doesn't have the power to help him, he knows who does, and with that knowledge, he will help himself. Metron is then struck by unknown energy, strong enough to effect even him. He falls and the daughter of Darkseid stands over him, calling for death to her father.

Justice League #41 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #41
Cover date: August 2015
"Darkseid War": Chapter One - "God vs. Man"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Kanto and Lashina murder a woman to be certain she isn't Myrina Black, then continue their search using a Mother Box to boom off. Later, the Justice League investigates the murder, turning up clues, but no firm leads. While discussing the matter, fingers and then a full grown woman, exit from the Flash's mouth, calling him a doorway. A battle ensues, but the woman, Darkseid's daughter, dispatches the League, until only Green Lantern and Power Ring remain to give contest. Green Lantern is subdued, and once Power Ring is downed, Darkseid's daughter brings the Anti-Monitor into the world. Elsewhere, Mister Miracle searches on Apokolips to for a way to contact the Justice League. Darkseid, however, interrupts his efforts and Miracle is forced to flee. He booms to Earth, but finds Kanto and Lashina where he's designated himself to go. Miracle steals the coordinates from their Mother Box, and is transported before a woman standing beside a griffin. She introduces herself as Myrina Black, and asks if Mister Miracle would like to help her kill Darkseid. This all occurs while Superman and Lex Luthor are at Lexcorp, looking over Neutron's cancer savaged body. Superman challenges Luthor to cure cancer, and Luthor takes the bait. However, when they receive an alert that the League is under attack, Luthor unveils a new armor powered by Kryptonite. Superman tells Luthor he's done with the League, but Luthor objects, attacking Superman. He is then shot by Lena Luthor, who informs Superman that "everyone" hates Lex. She then transports the two to a place unknown, revealing that she is under Darkseid's thrall, as she uses a Mother Box to do so.

Justice League #42 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #42
Cover date: September 2015
"Darkseid War": Chapter Two - "The New God"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Kevin Maguire, Phil Jiminez, Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Scott Kolins, Jason Fabok, Jim Lee
Inker: Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson
Superman and Lex Luthor have been transported via boom tube to Apokolips. Darkseid is aware of their presence, and sets a plan in motion to turn Superman to his will. On Earth, Wonder Woman and the Justice League observe the Anti-Monitor, blotting out the sky, then battle ensues against Darkseid's daughter, Grail. Metron arrives and spirits the League away before it gets underway, and Grail vows to find them. Mister Miracle is taken in by Myrina Black, but their coexistence is brief, after she decides to attack for not agreeing with her. Metron takes the League to the Rock of Eternity. He won't give the League information on how to stop the Anti-Monitor, and once Green Lantern and Metron himself alert Wonder Woman that his chair is the source of his knowledge, she wrests him from it. The chair is about to enter a boom tube, but the Batman takes a seat upon it before this occurs. He is suffused with the energy of the Mobius Chair, and know knows the answers to everything. He tells the League not to be concerned for him, for he is a god now.

Justice League #43 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #43
Cover date: October 2015
"Darkseid War": Chapter Three - "Taken"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Kalibak and Steppenwolf are sent to Earth by Darkseid to secure Grail and her mother, Myrina Black. Kalibak intimates that he will as his father orders, but his way, not Darkseid's. The Rock of Eternity hosts the Justice League and the newly minted New God, the Batman. Green Lantern expresses concern for what the effects of being connected to the Mobius Chair may bring, but Batman says he can deal with it. On Apokolips, Superman and Lex Luthor are attacked by lowlies. Superman repulses them, but learns that there is no sunlight, and his powers are depleting fast. Mister Miracle finds the League and they separate to deal with the Anti-Monitor. Bat-God and Green Lantern leave for the Multiverse, while the rest of the League continue on with Mister Miracle to confront the Anti-Monitor. However, after the League arrives, Darkseid appears with a horde of paradaemons. On Apokolips, Superman and Luthor flee from paradaemons, until Luthor decides to drop Superman into the fire-pits, hoping that they will recharge Superman with solar energy they contain. Superman is recharged into a dark version of himself, decreeing that he should have killed Luthor long ago.

Justice League #44 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #44
Cover date: November 2015
"Darkseid War": Chapter Four - "The Death of Darkseid"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jason Fabok
Inker: Jason Fabok
Batman and Green Lantern journey to the planet, Qward, the provenance of the Anti-Monitor, in hopes to find his origins and put a stop to him. On Apokolips, Lex Luthor's gambit that Superman would be recharged by the fire-pits, results in a different Superman, both in characteristics and cosmetics. Luthor isn't given time to ponder to this, as the corrupted Superman attacks him. The fight between the Anti-Monitor and Darkseid continues, until the Anti-Monitor corrupts the Flash and changes him into the Black Racer. The combined power of both the Black Racer and the Anti-Monitor are able to lay waste to Darkseid.

[Trade Paperback collection: Justice League Vol. 7: Darkseid War - Part 1 [Paperback] reprints Justice League #40-44 and DC Sneak Peek: Justice League #1]

Justice League #45 Read Review KindleDownload iBookBuy Now Justice League #45
Cover date: December 2015
"After Death"
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Francis Manapul
Inker: Francis Manapul
Darkseid is dead. Mister Miracle confirms this with his Mother Box, and the Justice League confers as to what Darkseid's death means for the current situation. The Flash, now the avatar of the Black Racer, on being informed that he is permanently bonded to the personification of death, states that he wants to control death, not be free of it. On Apokolips, Superman consigns Lex Luthor what fate awaits him on the leader-less planet, but Luthor is found by Apokoliptans who imbue him with great power. Batman and Green Lantern part ways, once Batman informs Lantern that with a master, the paradaemons now seek the greatest light in the universe: Oa. Shazam is beset by the voices of the New Gods, and flies off to parts unknown, leaving the rest of the League to contend with what remains of Darkseid's forces. All this occurs while the Anti-Monitor is transforming into what Grail says is "Mobius".


Justice League Comics Index

Introduction

The Justice League comic book brings together DC Universe heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern and Cyborg, amongst others.

Here is a listing of the Justice League monthly title since its post-Flashpoint relaunch in August 2011. 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 are from the issue covers, not the actual date when the comic was on sale.

CONTENTS:

2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016

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