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With theJustice Society of Americarebuilding itself for DC ’s All In era , it ’s only fitting that their villains make a long - awaited comeback as well . The Injustice Society has reformed with a more sinewy roster than ever , as enemies from throughout the JSA ’s history - including a presumed ally - joint forces to take down DC ’s original superintendent - team once and for all .
JSA#2 by Jeff Lemire , Diego Olortegui , Luis Guerrero , and Steve Wands takes post prior to the events of the series ' first issue , with a flashback that explains how theJustice Society ’s emotional conflictsbegan . The zep argue among themselves over how to cover with the threat of Kobra , but before they can settle things , Solomon Grundy outburst in with a group of surprising villains in tow .
Grundy is one of many familiar font who ’s joined the roster of the newly reformed Injustice Society , and this iteration of the team feature major heavy - hitters who are already hand the Justice Society a ravel for their money .
The Injustice Society Debuts an All-New Lineup to Take Down the JSA
The Enemies of the Justice Society Are Stronger Than Ever Before
The Injustice Society are the longtime archway - enemy of the Justice Society of America , having comprise of variousDC villainsover the year , so they ’ve had practice at learning how to get the upper script over the Hero of Alexandria . Here , they divide the team with distractions at different fix , all to ensure that the Justice Society ’s foundation of operations is as unguarded as potential . Then , just as Obsidian and Wildcat are butting heads , Grundy leads the charge against the team ’s veteran and catches them off guard . Meanwhile , other villains target Doctor Fate in pursuit of his occult helmet .
A next - propagation hero has stepped up to lead the Justice Society , but her leading may not be enough to unite the fractured team in grim times .
The Injustice Societyappears to require the power of Doctor Fate ’s helmet , as Wotan - a longtime foeman of Fate - specifically prioritizes seize it above all else . With some quick - thinking , Khalid transmit his remaining allies to the Tower of Fate to flee their adversaries ' onslaught , though it is n’t long before the ISA catches up to take up their showdown . DC ’s classic supervillain team is back in action , facing off against the heroes in an larger-than-life battle of trade good versus evil . For anyone who does n’t recognize every scoundrel in the Injustice Society ’s new formation , here ’s a summing up of each member and their powers .
Classic Justice Society Villains Return to DC’s Original Supervillain Team
Solomon Grundy, Johnny Sorrow, and More Iconic Foes Are Finally Back
A few fan - favorite Justice Society enemies are present in the renovated roll , includingSolomon Grundy . AsDC ’s resolution to the Hulk , Grundy is a reanimated corpse with brutal - like strength who prefers smash opponents to attempt peaceful resolution . operate on alongside him isJohnny Sorrow , aniconic JSA villainwho can kill hoi polloi with just one looking at his face , hence the mask he wears . He stress to kill Doctor Fate in this manner , but theWotanstops him . This evil magician rather use his magic to interpose with Khalid ’s powers and trap the JSA in the Tower of Fate .
The very first iteration of the Injustice Society was mold in 1947’sAll Star Comics#37 by Robert Kanigher , Joe Kubert , Alex Toth , Irwin Hasen , and Carmine Infantino .
Beyond the usual suspect of the Injustice Society , the team has also incorporated lesser - bonk enemy . Two of Hawkman ’s enemy , Gentleman Ghost and Shadow Thief , make appearances on the roll . Gentleman Ghostpossesses invisibility and nous control , whereasShadow Thiefcan shift into a vague country and attack using drear tendrils in a comparatively similar manner toGreen Lantern ’s son Obsidian . Another inclusion on the team isScandal Savage , the daughter of Injustice Society Colorado - founderVandal Savage . She deal her forefather ’s superhuman strength , as well as advanced armed combat skills that can keep even the JSA ’s combatant on their toe .
The Injustice Society Recruits More Recent Additions to DC Lore
Villains from DC’s New Golden Age Return to Exact Their Revenge
In addition to Greco-Roman crooks from DC ’s Golden Age , the Injustice Society has also welcomed newer villain to its extensive lineup . During the recent Dawn of DC era , threeGolden Age heroes- Jay Garrick ’s Flash , Alan Scott ’s Green Lantern , and Wesley Dodd ’s Sandman - all take over the spotlight in their first solo serial publication in decades , and two of the villains from those serial publication are make a return . Namely , Doctor Elemental and the Fog , the nemeses of the Flash and Sandman respectively , have made their Injustice Society unveiling to demand their revenge against the heroes .
To relive the good old day with DC Comics’New Golden Ageline , be sure to delay out these miniseries , all of which are now available digitally and in collected formats : Alan Scott : Green Lanternby Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey , Jay Garrick : The Flashby Jeremy Adams and Diego Olortegui , andWesley Dodds : The Sandmanby Robert Venditti and Riley Rossmo .
Doctor Elemental , formerly known as Professor Hughes , debuted inJay Garrick : The Flashas an resister for DC ’s first Flash . In this miniseries , it ’s revealed thatHughes orchestrated Jay ’s origin as a speedster , only to buckle under to villainy when he could n’t replicate that result . He wears armour that lets him see to it elements , hence his villain name . Then there’sthe Fog , appearing inWesley Dodds : The Sandman , who steal a life-threatening gas that Sandman accidentally created and repurposes it as a artillery . manage a deadly wind on the hero ’s signature cogwheel , theFog is a dangerous scoundrel for Sandmanand - by telephone extension - the whole Justice Society .
A Potential JSA Hero Breaks Bad to Join the Injustice Society
Red Lantern Ruby Betrays Green Lantern in a Shocking Twist
While the other appendage of the Injustice Society have historically leaned towards villainy , one eccentric ’s inclusion comes as a lawful surprise : Ruby , thedaughter of the original Red Lantern . First appear inJustice Society of America#1 by Geoff Johns and Mikel Janín , Ruby is aRed Lanternfueled by the Crimson Flame who will stop at nothing to track her father down , even if it mean harm innocents . Green Lantern Alan Scott , driven by hiscomplicated romance with Vladimir , attempts to aid Ruby channel her fad towards heroism . However , her newfound allegiance to the Injustice Society indicates that she ’s take a glum turn .
With Red Lanterns , zombies , magicians , and more on their side , this new Injustice Society has the potential to be the squad ’s greatest roster in DC history .
Ruby ’s path does n’t seem to be leading her to the Justice Society anymore , as she cuckold Green Lantern and heed the Injustice Society ’s call . enemy old and new are cabal to drive a hacek between theJSA ’s heroes , as get word in the series ' unveiling issue when Johnny Sorrowdisguises himself as Obsidianto sow discord . With Red Lanterns , zombies , thaumaturge , and more on their side , this raw Injustice Society has the potential to be the squad ’s bang-up roster in DC story . TheJustice Society of Americahas a serious fight ahead of them if they need to defeat this dastardly new lineup of foes .
The Justice Society of America is a DC Comics superhero team initially conceived during the 1940s and featured a mix of various heroes throughout DC Comics' continuity. Throughout the decades and via modern relaunches of the JSA, new members have been cycled in and out of the team, with heroes such as Stargirl, Cyclone, Wildcat, and Atom Smasher joining the ranks.
JSA#2is available now from DC Comics .
The Justice Society of America is a DC Comics superhero team ab initio conceive during the 1940s and feature a mix of various heroes throughout DC Comics ' continuity . Throughout the decades and via mod relaunches of the JSA , novel member have been cycled in and out of the squad , with heroes such as Stargirl , Cyclone , Wildcat , and Atom Smasher conjoin the membership .
The Justice Society of America is a DC Comics superhero team initially conceived during the 1940s and featured a mix of various heroes throughout DC Comics' continuity. Throughout the decades and via modern relaunches of the JSA, new members have been cycled in and out of the team, with heroes such as Stargirl, Cyclone, Wildcat, and Atom Smasher joining the ranks.
