Part 12: New 52 and Rebirth

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DC New 52: The Justice Society is Removed from Reality

As the result of the Flash's (Barry Allen's) attempt to change his past, and an experiment by the omnipotent Doctor Manhattan, the mainstream universe is drastically altered—rebooted. The dawn of heroes is reset in contemporary times, with no "legacy heroes." In this reality, a pseudo-Justice Society takes form on a new Earth-2. Note: Most of the original JSA members do not appear again until after the 2016 "Rebirth" initiative.

Flashpoint #1 (July 2011); Earth 2 #1 (July 2012); Doomsday Clock #9 (May 2019)

Mister Terrific cracks the barrier between parallel Earths. He becomes stuck on Earth-2 and joins a society of heroes there.

Mister Terrific, 8 issues (Nov. 2011–June 2012)

The Shade has an epic new adventure. Note: This series appeared to have been written prior to the New 52, as it defies the supposed mandate that the new universe had no legacy heroes or World War II history.

The Shade vol. 2, 12 issues (Dec. 2011–Nov. 2012)

Helena Wayne (Robin from Earth-2) assumes the alias of "Helena Bertinelli" (allegedly deceased) and travels to Naples, Italy and stops a slave trade. Notes: When published, no indication was given that this was Helena from Earth-2. That was revealed in Worlds' Finest #1. The real Bertinelli was also later introduced, in Nightwing vol. 3 #30 (July 2014).

The Huntress vol. 3, 6 issues (Dec. 2011–May 2012)

The Huntress and Power Girl from Earth-2 become stranded on Earth-0 for years. When they return to Earth-2, they rejoin the heroes there and were anchors in Earth 2: Society.

Worlds' Finest, 33 issues (July 2012–May 2015)

Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) is a television star who possesses a real cosmic staff. She joins an auxiliary team of the Justice League — as a public relations move. Hawkman was a member of this group as well, but it was Katar Hol of Thanagar, not Carter Hall.

Justice League of America vol. 3, 18 issues ( Apr. 2013–July 2014); Justice League United, 17 issues (June 2014–Feb. 2016)

Tanya Spears, a young genius with a wide array of super-powers briefly becomes Power Girl II. Note: This title starred the Huntress and Power Girl of the Earth-2 of the New 52 reality. The fate of that Earth is uncertain, but some of its members have made minor appeaerances post-Rebirth.

Worlds' Finest #23 (July 2014)

Khalid Nassour (a relative of Kent Nelson) inherits the Helm of Fate. From Doctor Fate vol. 4 #1 (Aug. 2015); by Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew.

Med student Khalid Nassour is bestowed with the helmet of Nabu, making him Dr. Fate VI. Note: Khalid's first appearance was Convergence: Aquaman #2 (July 2015). Khalid's mother, Elizabeth, is the niece of the original Dr. Fate, Kent Nelson (though he was never known to have had siblings). His father is Muhammed Nassour.

Doctor Fate vol. 4 #1 (Aug. 2015)

Wally West returns to the Metaverse, and people think Johnny Thunder is crazy when he talks about his past. From DC Universe: Rebirth (July 2016); by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank.

Doctor Fate tells Ted Kord and Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) that the beetle scarab is not alien, it is magical. Notes: Johnny Thunder is a resident of a nursing home who raves about a "Thunderbolt." Thunder's appearances in this and Doomsday Clock are not a part of Rebirth continuity. In these stories he is an "antibody," ostensibly created by the Metaverse to maintain the integrity of Superman's timeline. When the timeline is realigned in Doomsday Clock #12, Johnny's reality changes to become more like his pre-Flashpoint fate. "Rebirth" (the dismantling of New 52 continuity) began in 2016 but the Justice Society's return took years to fully coalesce.

DC Universe: Rebirth #1 (July 2016)

Khalid Nassour meets his (maternal) great-uncle, Kent Nelson, the original Doctor Fate (first Rebirth appearance). (#12) Nelson lives in the Tower of Fate in Salem, Massachusetts, demonstrates magic powers, and wears copies of the helmet and amulet. (#14–15) and refers to the Justice Society. (#16) Notes: This story was published at the dawn of "Rebirth," when the classic Dr. Fate also reappeared in DC Universe: Rebirth. Kent Nelson has drifted back and forth between life and death, his essence apparently preserved by the magic of the Amulet of Anubis.

Doctor Fate vol. 4 #12–16 (July–Nov. 2016)

The Flash glimpses a vision of Jay Garrick's "helmet of Mercury," and it gives him a sense of hope.

The Flash vol. 5 #9 (Dec. 2016)

The Shade begins having doubts and fears about maintaining his happy life with Hope O'Dare. His shadows develop a will of their own and he seeks help from the Flash and Kid Flash. Note: This story validates original history from Starman vol. 2.

The Flash vol. 5 #10–12 (Jan.–Feb. 2017)

"The Button," part 4: While using the Cosmic Treadmill to pursue the Reverse-Flash, the Flash and Batman encounter Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and pull him momentarily back into the reality. Doctor Manhattan begins to realize his machinations are being noticed.

The Flash vol. 5 #22 (July 2017)

Dark Nights: Metal

Mister Terrific returns to Earth-0. From Dark Days: The Forge #1 (Aug. 2017); by Scott Snyder and John Romita Jr.

Mister Terrific (Michael Holt) returns to Earth-0 to help Batman investigate his mystery metals. They prepare to free Plastic Man (first Rebirth appearance) from an imposed dormancy. NOTE: This story references Mr. Terrific's New 52-era time on a parallel Earth.

Dark Days: The Forge #1 (Aug. 2017)

The Justice League meets Kendra Saunders, now calling herself Lady Blackhawk II, who takes them to Blackhawk Island, a place that exists under "phantom frequencies" that disrupt space-time. She reveals the forgotten legacy of Carter Hall, Nth Metal, and its connection to a "Dark Multiverse," the source of their own existence. Batman discovers Hall's journal, left inside his mansion. Dr. Fate is a key ally in battling the approaching dark army of Barbatos. Note: This was Kendra's first New 52 appearance.

Dark Nights: Metal #1 (Oct. 2017)

Lady Blackhawk meets again with Vandal Savage and his legion of immortals: Shazam, Morgaine Le Fay, Phantom Stranger, Uncle Sam, Ra's al Ghul, Cain and Abel. Batman is anointed with the 5 secret metals, and the doorway to the Dark Multiverse is opened. The Batman Who Laughs and his dark army step through.

Dark Nights: Metal #2 (Nov. 2017)

The Justice League comes up against the Dragon of Barbatos: Carter Hall! (#4) Hawkgirl frees Carter from his prison in the Dark Multiverse. (#5)

Dark Nights: Metal #4–5 (Feb.–Mar. 2018)

Kendra rejoins the Justice League as Hawkgirl. Carter Hall recovers on Blackhawk Island. Note: In New 52 continuity, this was Kendra's first appearance as Hawkgirl. She first became a member of the Justice League in 2006 (Justice League of America vol. 2).

Dark Nights: Metal #6 (May 2018)

Mr. Terrific becomes energetically tethered to three other heroes: Metamorpho, Phantom Girl and Plastic Man. They form a team that is later called the Terrifics. Note: This Phantom Girl is a 21st century hero, not from the future.

The Terrifics, 27 issues (Apr. 2018–Nov. 2020)

The Justice Society is Restored to Continiuty

DOOMSDAY CLOCK

Lois Lane receives a computer drive from Lex Luthor with newsreel footage from April 2, 1941 that shows the "Justice Society of America"; she does not recognize them. Note: The single-panel appearance depicts Hawkman, Green Lantern, Dr. Fate, Spectre, Sandman, Flash, Hourman.

Doomsday Clock #8 (Feb. 2019)

The Justice Society leaps back into the DC Universe. From Doomsday Clock #12 (Feb. 2020); by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank.

Doctor Manhattan reverses his tampering with history, restoring the event that led Alan Scott to become the first Green Lantern, and the legacy of the Justice Society of America. The timeline of Earth-0 (the "Metaverse") realigns around Superman's current existence and the current-day Justice Society spontaneously joins his side to battle Black Adam and an army of international metahumans. First Rebirth appearances of Atom-Smasher, Cyclone, Dr. Midnight (Beth Chapel), Damage, Hourman II, Jade, Jakeem Thunder, Liberty Belle, Obsidian, Power Girl, Sand, Stargirl, S.T.R.I.P.E. and Wildcat II (Yolanda Montez). Note: Manhattan's tampering was revealed in Doomsday Clock #9 (May 2019). This appearance is a resurrection from the dead for Damage, Dr. Midnight and Wildcat II, who were deceased prior to "Flashpoint."

Doomsday Clock #12 (Feb. 2020)

Carter Hall resumes his expeditions and visits Madame Xanadu to analyze his own blood. He glimpses the truth of his existence: he has been reincarnating across space, and for longer than he realized.

Hawkman vol. 5 #1 (Aug. 2018)

On Dinosaur Island, Hawkman meets a "feral flock" of Feitherans.

Hawkman vol. 5 #2 (Oct. 2017)

Justice League: Doom War

A fragment of the broken Source Wall, breaks off and rockets to Earth, shedding fragments across all times. It contains the Totality, an essential energy of existence. Vandal Savage has been preparing for this event for eons, building his Injustice Society. Lex Luthor kills him, takes his fragment of the Totality and also his floating headquarters as the base for his Legion of Doom (Grodd, Sinestro, the Joker, Black Manta and Cheetah). They begin collecting the Seven Dark Forces of the universe. Note: Cameo appearances of the Justice Legion A and Starman (Ted Knight).

Justice League vol. 4 #1 (Early Aug. 2018)

Starman II (Will Payton) arrives from the past to warn the Justice League of impending doom. He is powered by a fragment of the Totality.

Justice League vol. 4 #7 (Early Nov. 2018)

Hawkman meets his old friend, the Shade. From Hawkman vol. 5 #15 (Oct. 2019); by Robert Venditti, Pat Olliffe and Tom Palmer.

Hawkman enlists the help of the Shade to fight the Shadow Thief.

Hawkman vol. 5 #15–17 (Oct.–Dec. 2019)

Starman senses a Totality fragment in the past. He opens a gateway for the Flash and Green Lantern John Stewart to go to 1942.

Justice League vol. 4 #35-36 (Jan. 2020)

The Justice Society joins the Justice League and the Justice Legion A in fighting Perpetua and the Legion of Doom. Perpetua destroys universe-19 (Gotham by Gaslight).

Justice League vol. 4 #35-36 (Jan. 2020)

Perpetua destroys universe Earth-44 but the heroes begin to turn the energies on Earth-0 back toward the side of good.

Justice League vol. 4 #37 (Early Feb. 2020)

When the Martian Manhunter returns, it looks as though the heroes have triumphed against Perpetua. But the people of Earth have lost too much faith, and Perpetua wins. She returns past and future heroes to their places and destroys the League. The Justice League are saved by the Quintessence (Highfather, Phantom Stranger, Ganthet, Hera and Shazam, with the Spectre), who preserved the essential histories of the multiverse. The Justice League accepts their offer to be "reinserted" into the current (Rebirth) state of reality. Notes: The mechanics of the Quintessences's actions are very vague, but this event syncs with Dr. Manhattan's restoration of the JSA and Legion in Doomsday Clock #12, the official end to the New 52 timeline.

Justice League vol. 4 #39 (Mar. 2020)

Detective Jim Corrigan is kidnapped in Gotham City by the Cult of the Divine Hand. They separate him from the Spectre in an attempt to control its power. The Spectre recruits Batman to help.

Detective Comics #1006–1007 (Aug.–Sept. 2019)

Hawkman (Carter/Ktar) and Hawkwoman (Shayera/Shrra) die while finally putting an end to the Lord Beyond the Void. Instead of embracing the afterlife, they accept the offer of their godlike patron and are returned to life. They are released from the endless cycle of reincarnation and gifted great longevity. Note: This presumably creates irregularities with the cycle of reincarnation involving Carter’s successors, Katar Hol, Shayera Thal and Kendra Saunders; these avatars’ lives overlap those of the Halls.

Hawkman vol. 5 #26 (Oct. 2020)

Beth Chapel (Dr. Midnight ) and Yolanda Montez (Wildcat II) rise from their graves in Parador, South America during a supernatural earthquake that precedes the eruption of Lazarus Island. Note: Lazarus Island is said to be in the region of South America and exploded in Batman vs. Robin #4 (Feb. 2023). Before the "Lazarus Planet" event, it was assumed that these heroines had returned due to the multiversal reboot of "Infinite Frontier."

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #3 (May 2023)

Infinite Frontier (2021)

Alan Scott comes out with a long-held secret. From Infinite Frontier Infinite Frontier #0 (May 2021); by James Tynion IV and Stephen Byrne.

At Justice Society headquarters in Battery Park, New York, Alan Scott comes out as gay to his children, Jade and Obsidian. He joins the new multiversal Justice Incarnate, who operate from a base called the Totality. Stargirl and S.T.R.I.P.E. take down King Midas. Pat receives a call for help from the Vigilante. Note: Scott says that he's been married “a few times.” The Seven Soldiers of Victory appear in flashback, including Green Arrow and Speedy. When they are returned to the present with the other members.

Infinite Frontier #0 (May 2021)

Jade confides in Obsidian that the Starheart has changed somehow. They trace it to an old foe, a godlike alien called Chroma, and prevent him from "singing" the world into oblivion.

Infinite Frontier Secret Files #3 (May 2021)

 

X-Tract (Cameron Chase of Earth-Two, an agent of Mister Bones) attacks JSA headquarters and kidnaps Jade and several of her JSA friends (Power Girl, Atom-Smasher, Damage and Wildcat II). An explosion damages the HQ. Notes: The heroes are aware of their "erasure" from history and the changing nature of the timeline. Cameo of the Huntress of Earth-2 (as the Flash runs through).

Infinite Frontier #1 (Aug. 2021)

Mr. Terrific and Vandal Savage join the investigation. They’ve detected the absence of their friends.

Infinite Frontier #2 (Sept. 2021)

Alan and Obsidian interrogate several villains (Chronos, Thinker, Johnny Sorrow, Icicle, Gentleman Ghost,  Solomon Grundy) for leads on the bombing. The Shade leads them to the Command D bunker, where they are captured by Mister Bones. Bones has built a Carrier Ark to traverse the Bleed. Bones' crew encounters the missing JSA members. Note: Bones first reappeared in Infinite Frontier Secret Files #1 (Apr. 2021) and his original history is recounted/confirmed in issue #5 (June 2021).

Infinite Frontier #3 (Sept. 2021)

The lost JSAers meet Roy Harper (as a Black Lantern, working for Bones).

Infinite Frontier #4 (Oct. 2021)

Jade's new Justice Society teams with her father and the Justice Incarnate. From Infinite Frontier #5 (Oct. 2021); by Joshua Williamson and Tom Derenick.

Mister Bones reveals he's made a deal with Darkseid to try to save Earth-0. The makeshift-JSA puts him down and faces off against Injustice Incarnate.

Infinite Frontier #5 (Oct. 2021)

After stopping Darkseid, the JSA debriefs with the Totality group.

Infinite Frontier #6 (Nov. 2021)

The new Seven Soldiers of Victory. From Stargirl Spring Break Special #1 (July 2021); by Geoff Johns and Todd Nauck.

The new Crimson Avenger gathers a new Seven Soldiers of Victory to engage the Clock King, whose time manipulations have put them in touch with the original Avenger (Lee Travis). This was moments before Travis' death and he implores Stargirl to find and save Wing. Stargirl befriends the new Red Arrow (Emiko Queen) and they receive visions of more lost children. Note: Emiko first appeared in Green Arrow vol. 5 #18 (May 2013). This story asserts (again) that the Crimson Avenger was the first super-hero, which is technically untrue.

 

Stargirl Spring Break Special #1 (July 2021)

The JSA Reforms

Dark Crisis: After the death of the Justice League, Alan Scott reunites the Justice Society to step in and help. Jade, Dr. Fate (Khalid Nassour), Dr. Mid-Nite (aka "Dr. Midnight"/Beth) and Wildcat (Yolanda) join the JSA proper for the first time.

Dark Crisis #3 (Oct. 2022)

Dark Crisis: The new JSA meets formally in their rebuilt headquarters.

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (Oct. 2022)

Justice Society of America vol. 4 (2023)

The Time Masters reveal that 13 individuals had once been removed from the timestream and held in stasis with them. Before the they could return these thirteen home, their pods are raided. Note: The culprit is later revealed to be a being called the Childminder, who stole the youngest heroes and freed the others. They are named in this issue for the first time and profiled in The New Golden Age (see next).

Flashpoint Beyond #6 (Dec. 2022)

Detective Chimp brings Doctor Fate (Khalid) to Deadman to examine his helmet, in which the goddess Hauhet supplanted Nabu. Corky Baxter, the boy Time Master, begins investigating the mystery of 13 lost heroes (most from the 1940s). Note: This issue contained "Who's Who" style profiles of the 13 'lost' characters from the Golden Age; it is the first appearance of Betsy Ross (Elizabeth "Betsy" Rose), the Boom(Judy Garrick), Cherry Bomb (Gloria James), Ladybug (Rosibel Rivera), Molly Pitcher (Molly Mabel Preacher), Quiz Kid (Raghu Seetharaman) and Salem the Witch Girl (Salem Rula Nader). Three others are of 'questionable character': the Harlequin's Son (Michael Mayne), the Legionnaire (Mordru) and the Red Lantern (Vladimir Sokov). Three more have appeared before: the Golden Age Aquaman (More Fun Comics #73); John Henry Jr. (DC: The New Frontier #6, Nov. 2004); and the original Mister Miracle(Thaddeus Brown, Mister Miracle vol. 1 #1, Mar./Apr. 1971).

The New Golden Age #1 (Jan. 2023)

The new Justice Society. From Justice Society of America vol. 4 #3 (May 2023). By Geoff Johns and Mikel Janín.

The JSA fights off a legion of Bizarros being controlled by the Angle Man. The Huntress (Helena Wayne) arrives after being in 1940, meeting Doctor Fate, Deadman and Detective Chimp. They take her to the JSA.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #3 (May 2023)

Helena's time-talisman (the snow globe) gives the JSA an advantage when Per Degaton arrives to kill them all. Dr. Mid-Nite and Wildcat secretly struggle to fight the influence of Eclipso. Madame Xanadu foretells the future of the JSA — encounters with Eclipso, the Sandman, the Boom, Red Lantern and Salem.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #4 (July 2023)

JSA teams assemble from across all time. From Justice Society of America vol. 4 #5 (May 2023); by Geoff Johns and Mikel Janin.

The Huntress meets her "father," Batman, in Gotham City. After the JSA arrives, Per Degaton ambushes them with dozens of duplicates from across time. They defeat him by bringing forth the JSAs of the past and future. Degaton is imprisoned inside the snow globe (which contains the Flashpoint reality). The Huntress remains, her future no longer existing. Notes: Alternate timelines show Degaton defeating the Outsiders and the (Retroboot) Legion.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #5 (Oct. 2023)

The Lost Children

Red Arrow and Stargirl follow the trail of the lost children to Daniel Dunbar's home. He has been collecting clues that lead them to a Pacific island.

Stargirl: The Lost Children #1 (Jan. 2023)

Red Arrow and Stargirl visit the Arrow Cave to prepare for their expedition. They find the island of the lost children, where they are promptly attacked by the Childminder. Emiko is captured but Courtney is found by Air Wave, Cherry Bomb (first in-story appearance), Robbie the Robot Dog and Wing.

Stargirl: The Lost Children #2 (Feb. 2023)

Stargirl leads the rebellion of the lost children of the Golden Age. From Stargirl: The Lost Children #3 (Mar. 2023); by Geoff Johns and Todd Nauck.

Stargirl meets all of the lost children, including Betsy Ross & Molly Pitcher, Ladybug, Salem and Quiz Kid (first in-story appearances); Corky Baxter, the Blue Boys & Little Miss Redhead, the Newsboy Legion, John Henry Jr. and Tick-Tock. Red Arrow meets the Boom, held in a special cell by the Childminder.

Stargirl: The Lost Children #3 (Mar. 2023)

The Childminder is also holding the Secret, Pinky (Mister Scarlet's sidekick) and Sparky (Blue Beetle's; first DC appearance). Her patron is the android Hourman; he comes to claim the children. Notes: The Secret first appeared in Young Justice: The Secret #1 (June 1998); Pinky Butler in Wow Comics #4 (Dec. 1941, Fawcett); Pinky in DC continuity, as Mister Scarlet II, in Power of Shazam! #12 (Feb. 1996); and Sparky (Sparkington J. Northrup) in Blue Beetle #14 (Sept. 1942, Holyoke).

Stargirl: The Lost Children #4 (Apr. 2023)

The Boom frees herself and the others in cells.

Stargirl: The Lost Children #5 (May 2023)

Hourman's master is revealed to be the adult Corky Baxter. The Boom frees Hourman from his control and he pushes Baxter into a portal. Young Corky sends Wing back to the moment of his death. Hourman sends the rest of the children to Blue Valley. The Childminder is reverted to the form of an egg. The Seven Soldiers agree to reform on an as-needed basis. Corky returns to the Time Masters.

Stargirl: The Lost Children #6 (July 2023)

Wally West, working with the Terriifcs and the android Hourman, runs afoul of Granny Goodness and her new "children, the Furious. She has kidnapped Wally's son Wade to join them. She reveals that one boy, called Fairplay is Mister Terrific's son, Jeffrey — stolen from his mother's womb.

The Flash #799 (July 2023)

Stargirl and the android Hourman arrive to tell the JSA about the "lost children," including Jay Garrick's daughter, Judy.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #5 (Oct. 2023)

Stargirl reintroduces the lost child heroes to the world. Jay Garrick meets his long-lost daughter, The Boom. Batman sets up Huntress with an apartment in New York. Several teens settle in with new mentors: John Henry with the Irons family; Dyna-Mite with Damage; Salem meets the new Dr. Fate; Dr. Midnight works with Cherry Bomb; and Ladybug finds that the Red Bee's bee, Michael, is still alive! Quiz Kid takes up residence with the JSA (and Mister Terrific) and effectively joins the team. Huntress teams with Power Girl to build a new the new JSA by redeeming certain metahumans — beginning with Solomon Grundy.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #6 (Nov. 2023)

Batman joins the JSA in trying to "recruit" Solomon Grundy but Salem casts a spell that burns him to bits. Icicle is released from prison to JSA custody. Dr. Midnight interviews Jean Loring about Eclipso. Dr. Fate shows Salem the doorway to Limbo Town; she refuses to go and he recommends that she stay with the JSA. The Legion of Substitute Heroes (Rainbow Girl, Stone Boy and Animal Lad) comes from the 31st century to warn Dr. Fate about Mordru.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #7 (Jan. 2024)

Green Lantern vehemently objects to the JSA's recruiting of the Ruby (Sokov, first in-story appearance). He goes to talk to her instead, asking her to surrender for her crimes, and ultimately decides to present her to the JSA. Salem joins the Justice Society. Note: First in-story appearance of Mordru as "The Legionnaire."

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #8 (Feb. 2024)

Searching for the Harlequin's Son, the JSA receives unexpected aid from the Golden Age Legionnaire (wearing a Legion flight ring), who reveals himself as the young Mordru. Quiz Kid invents the "Q sphere," which searches for people deserving a "fair shake." Phantom Lady takes Cherry Bomb and Ladybug to the Freedom Fighters.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #9 (May 2024)

The Legion of Substitute Heroes debate whether they should tell the Legion about Mordru's actions in the 21st century. Mordru, Icicle, Ruby, Harlequin's Son and Solomon Grundy participate in a JSA mission to find the Gentleman Ghost. A blast from Icicle shatters his crystal ball and frees the demon Surtur. Mordru casts a successful spell that requires temporarily killing Hawkman (Carter Hall). He chose to approach the JSA at this moment in time because the Huntress was with them. Just as the JSA admits Mordru as a member, the Legion arrives from the future, demanding to take him into custody. Note: The JSA fought Surtur in Limbo for years (Last Days of the JSA, 1986).

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #10 (Aug. 2024)

The JSA calls in emergency help from its reserves to confront the Legion. Eclipso emerges from within Wildcat (Yolanda), having laid dormant inside her since her resurrection. Mordru imbued a bolt from Huntress's crossbow with the power of Solaris, which when it struck Eclipso's diamond, destroys the villain and restores Wildcat to normal. Salem leaves to confront her past in Limbo Town. Afterwards, the Huntress and Mordru agree to relocate to the 31st century so the Legion can monitor his development. They join the future version of the JSA.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #11 (Nov. 2024)

Stargirl recounts all the major events in her life leading up to her high school graduation. Note: The story is a 25th anniversary celebration of Stargirl's creation.

Justice Society of America vol. 4 #12 (Dec. 2024)

The Boom (Judy Garrick) is reintroduced to her mother. Her returns restores other forgotten memories, including the Flash's arch-foe, Doctor Elemental. (#1) Dr. Charles at S.T.A.R. Labs examines Judy and declares she is a healthy 15-year-old. Stargirl invites her to go shopping and they're attacked by Ro-Bear. (#2) Mr. Terrific's son, Fairplay, invents a device to reveal an image of Prof. Elemental from Judy's mind; it's Jay's old boss, Professor Hughes (first appearance, Flash Comics #1, 1940). (#3) His trail leads Jay and Judy to Brazil where they ally with Dr. Pieter Cross (Dr. Mid-Nite III). Judy is captured. (#5) Dr. Elemental tries to use the Boom to trigger metagenes across the world. Jay destroys his apparatus and Elemental escapes; he's recruited by someone. (#6)

Jay Garrick: The Flash #1–6 (Dec. 2023–June 2024)

JSA volume 2

The Justice Society establishes an auxiliary meeting place on the new JLU Watchtower. From Justice League Unlimited vol. 3 #1 (Jan. 2025); by Mark Waid and Dan Mora.

Justice League Unlimited is founded, expanding its membership to include most heroes on Earth. Mr. Terrific takes on a League leadership role.

DC All In Special #1 (Dec. 2024)

The new Justice League Watchtower includes the Golden Room, an auxiliary headquarters and meeting room for the Justice Society.

Justice League Unlimited vol. 3 #1 (Jan. 2025)

"Infinity, Inc vs. The Justice Society" (JSA Vol. 1)

Diptych cover for JSA vol. 2 issues #11-12, art by Leonardo Bastos Romero.

Kobra strikes at Starman's old observatory in Opal City, and the new Injustice Society attacks JSA headquarters. Dr. Fate spirits them away to the Tower of Fate and Jakeem is incapacitated. Johnny Sorrow begins impersonating Obsidian.

JSA vol. 2 #2 (Feb. 2025)

Sand and Liberty Belle rejoin the JSA under the leadership of Jade. As Kobra hits various targets across the country, another party attacks the JSA brownstone; Jakeem Thunder is injured and and Hawkman, Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders), Wildcat, Dr. Fate, Flash and Green Lantern become trapped inside the Tower of Fate. Johnny Sorrow infiltrates the JSA and impersonates Obsidian to sow dissent. Red Lantern, Gentleman Ghost, Solomon Grundy abandon the Huntress' mission of redemption in favor of joining a new Injustice Society — with Doctor Elemental, the Fog II, Johnny Sorrow, Kobra (III), Scandal Savage, Shadow Thief and Wotan. Notes: Dr. Elemental first appeared in Jay Garrick: The Flash #4 (Mar. 2024); the original Fog in Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #2 (Jan. 2024); Scandal Savage in Villains United #1 (July 2005); Shadow Thief in Brave and the Bold #36 (July 1961). It's unclear who the Kobra character is; a "lady Kobra" first appeared in Batman and the Outsiders #24 (Aug. 1985).

JSA vol. 2 #1 (Jan. 2025)

JSA members are trapped in the Tower of Fate. After accessing a realm of Hell, Hawkman is stabbed through the chest.

JSA vol. 2 #2 (Feb. 2025)

Hawkman is captured by the Demons Three in Hell for their master, Wotan. Kid Eternity (II) approaches Carter to offer help. Note: The original Kid Eternity first appeared in Hit Comics #25 (Quliaty Comics, Dec. 1942).

JSA vol. 2 #3 (Mar. 2025)

Dr. Mid-Nite escapes captivity and overhears the Injustice Society's plans. They have acquired Starman's cosmic rod and seek the Spear of Destiny and the Helmet of Fate. Obsidian and Jakeem also escape

JSA vol. 2 #4 (Apr. 2025)

The new Kid Eternity helps Hawkman and Hawkgirl in Hell.

JSA vol. 2 #5 (May 2025)

Wildcat is slain by Lady Kobra and the Injustice Society steals the Helmet of Fate. Yolanda kills a henchman. Hourman and Jesse Quick's marriage begins to crumble.

JSA vol. 2 #6 (June 2025)

"Ragnarok" (JSA vol. 2)

A funeral is held for Wildcat. Yolanda speaks to Ted's son, Tommy, who no longer has interest in adventuring. Kid Eternity meets the deceased members of the Justice Society in the afterlife.

JSA vol. 2 #7 (July 2025)

80 years after their first attempt, Wotan and Johnny Sorrow begin the ritual to unleash the gods of the Subtle Realms.

JSA vol. 2 #8 (Aug. 2025)

Scandal Savage (who in the past, worked with the Secret Six for generally good aims) reveals that she's working with the Injustice soceity because they agreed to help kill her father. Obsidian and Jakeem find Johnny Thunder and reactivate the power of the Thunderbolt. When they face Qwsp, they realize they've been trapped in the Fifth Dimension. Johnny Sorrow drops his disguise as Obsidian. Note: Qwsp first appeared (as "Quisp") in Aquaman #1 (Feb. 1962).

JSA vol. 2 #9 (Sept. 2025)

The Injustice Society finds the Spear of Destiny. Kid Eternity meets her helper, Mister Keeper. He tells her she is the fifth, an agent of the Lords of Order. Note: Mister Keeper first appeared in Hit Comics #25 (Dec. 1942).

JSA vol. 2 #10 (Oct. 2025)

The whole JSA reconvenes: Hawkman and Hawkgirl return from Hell with Kid Eternity. Kent Nelson guides Khalid to the Amulet of Anubis. Obsidian and Jakeem return from the 5th Dimension. Wotan opens the portal to free the Unnamed Ones.

JSA vol. 2 #11 (Nov. 2025)

The JSA calls in its reserves (Mr. Terrific, Cyclone, Atom-Smasher, Stargirl, Power Girl, Black Canary). The Unnamed Ones are defeated by Doctor Fate, who learns their names from Kid Eternity (via Ted Grant). Stargirl and Atom-Smasher rejoin the team. Jesse Quick leaves. Kid Eternity joins the JSA; she is approached by the Spectre.

JSA vol. 2 #12 (Dec. 2025)

JSA members old and new gather at the brownstone headquarters for the holidays. Amelia Hunkel (one of the former Cyclone Kids) tells her neice, Maxine (Cyclone), a story about a Christmas in 1942. Her mother, the original Red Tornado took her on a tour to witness of incredible and everyday realities, to emphasize how the most precious gift is the bonds of "family" — whether it by blood or spirit.

DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus #1 (Jan. 2026)

JSA: Year One, part 5: As Green Lantern and the Flash contemplate the JSA's future, Jade and Obsidian offer their perspective. Hawkman, Hawkgirl have taken leave. Jesse Quick and Hourman are separating. Stargirl and Atom-Smasher return to the team.

JSA vol. 2 #17 (May 2026)

JSA: Year One, part 6: Jade and Obsidian propose that the JSA function in part like a school, to mentor young legacy heroes. Kid Eternity stumbles upon the Spectre, who takes over her body.

JSA vol. 2 #18 (June 2026)

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