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WRITTEN BY MIKE W. BARR; ART AND COVER BY MIN S. KU AND ROB LEIGH When the League learns that there's a giant creature using the moon as a giant monster incubator, they do everything in their power to keep things stable. But as the gargantuan beast starts to hatch, the very Earth itself is threatened with certain doom! And when a stormy old foe uses the opportunity to create chaos, the Justice League finds themselves buffeted by the howling winds of fate! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

WRITTEN BY MATT HOWARTH; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores July 3. The comic based on the hot Cartoon Network show continues with "Stepping Out," the troubling tale of a super-hero's dilemma: balancing a love life with his duties to the JLA. When evil strikes, it's never convenient ? and the Flash somehow must help the Justice League save the world without raising the ire of his beautiful date. This romantic catastrophe is wrapped up in a cover by Justice League animator Butch Lukic. FC, 32 PG. $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART BY CHRIS JONES AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores August 7. As the Cartoon Network prepares its second smash season of Justice League, the animated comic-book adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue! In this tale by Josh Siegal, former writer for the cult television series The Upright Citizens Brigade, Superman is taken down in battle and the Martian Manhunter must replace him as a hero to millions. But does the shy, reserved alien have what it takes to inspire all of humanity? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND RICK BURCHETT In stores September 4. Returning from an adventure in the far future, the Flash and special guest-star, the Atom, discover that the villainous Chronos is tampering with history. But when the two heroes notice that Chronos is trying to undo a terrible tragedy, will they stop him or help him? It's a special issue about living with the past and living for the future. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores November 6. Introducing the character find of the year...All-Star! This normal girl from the suburbs may just have exactly what it takes to become the Justice League's newest member...or it's first casualty. Find out what it takes to be one of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in "Local Hero." FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Toys "R" Us reprint giveaway. WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC Introducing the character find of the year...All-Star! This normal girl from the suburbs may just have exactly what it takes to become the Justice League's newest member...or it's first casualty. Find out what it takes to be one of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in "Local Hero." FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY TODD SEAVEY; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY Still reeling from his last defeat at the hands of the League, space pirate Kanjar-Ro (from the 2-part animated episode "In Blackest Night") returns to collect some of the deadliest weapons in the galaxy...weapons he's used to turn the World's Greatest Super-Heroes into the world's most powerful slaves! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; ART BY JOHN DELANEY AND JOHN K. SNYDER III; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores February 5. Acclaimed writer Scott McCloud (UNDERSTANDING COMICS, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) offers a deadly game of "Hide and Seek!" There's a traitor within the Justice League, and only the most alienated member ? Martian Manhunter ? can put the clues together before the betrayal leads to the end of the League...and perhaps the Earth. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY KEVIN HOPPS; ART BY MIN S. KU AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY In stores March 5. The renegade Amazon from the Justice League animated series episode "Fury" is back! She's taken control of the male Justice Leaguers and turned the World's Greatest Super-Heroes into the World's Greatest Weapons! Can the combined strength of Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl be enough to stop her? Or will they need a little help from the fastest girl alive? Written by the Justice League TV series' Kevin Hopps! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JASON HALL; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND JOHN K. SNYDER III; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores June 4. Written by the award-winning Jason Hall (BEWARE THE CREEPER, Pistolwhip), with another stunning cover by animated series director Butch Lukic! The Psycho-Pirate strikes, as the League must go head- to-head with a villain who can control their very emotions! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you won't believe your eyes as the Justice League deals with "Emotional Baggage!" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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WRITTEN BY FABIAN NICIEZA; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores October 1. Is it a rampaging super-villain? An alien threat? Or just a misguided little boy? Superman, Batman and J'onn J'Onzz have their own opinions, but will they learn the truth before it's too late? And if they save the boy, will they doom the planet? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY KEN ROTHSTEIN; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS JONES AND DAN DAVIS In stores November 5. With the second season of Justice League getting underway on Cartoon Network, the excitement doesn't stop as we present our first 2-part story! Join the action as the world's greatest super-heroes are mysteriously transported to the planet Rann to meet the strange adventurer Adam Strange! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY KEN ROTHSTEIN; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS JONES AND DAN DAVIS In stores December 3. The League's strangest adventure concludes as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Martian Manhunter join forces with outer-space hero Adam Strange to confront an enemy that promises to destroy everything Adam holds dear...including the planet Rann! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY MATT HOWARTH; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND LEIGH In stores March 3. Seattle and Tokyo are under siege by a mysterious menace! Buildings and people are physically merged together, simultaneously coexisting in the same space. When the mysterious menace threatens to spread his "simultaneous effect" across the globe, only the combined might of the Justice League can hope to stop things before it's too late! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS JONES AND DAN DAVIS In stores May 5. A child's life is struck by tragedy, and the Justice League must help him face the future. When the heroes don't realize their actions may jeopardize the fate of the world, the only one who can stop them is The Phantom Stranger! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY DEAN HASPIEL In stores June 2. With Flash and Manhunter the only JLA members on duty, they're brought down by a mysterious technical menace called the Construct! His weapon of choice? The JLA Watchtower itself! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY MATT MANNING; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores July 8. A mysterious new danger strikes the Justice League, causing them to become as evil as the villains they're chasing! Only Robin, the Boy Wonder can separate the good guys from the bad! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Written by Stuart Moore Art by Tim Levins & Mick Gray Cover by Butch Lukic A bullet from the alley where Batman's parents died! A broken piece of baby Superman's rocketship! What secret villain is gathering up deadly relics from the past, and how does Wonder Woman fit into his plot to destroy the Justice League? On sale Aug 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Disarmed. When an alien race mistakenly attacks Earth, the Justice League finds itself drawn into an intergalactic war. Reprinted from Justice League Adventures #1. Written by Ty Templeton; art by Min S. Ku and Dan Davis. Cover by Bruce Timm and Alex Ross.

Burger King Mini Comic Starring Martian Manhunter. Written by Scott Peterson. Art by Min S. Ku. 3" x 4", 12 pages

Burger King Mini Comic Featuring The Javelin. Written by Scott Peterson. Art by Min S. Ku. 3" x 4", 12 pages

When terrorists take the U.N. General Assembly hostage, Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi) calls on the newly formed Justice League for help in "Born Again". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Terry Austin. Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mr. Miracle, Oberon, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Maxwell Lord. Maguire/Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

When the Silver Sorceress, Wandjina and Blue Jay start dismantling their nations' nuclear weapons, the Justice League gets involved in "Make War No More!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

While a Russian nuclear power plant heads for a meltdown, the Justice League is kept busy by the Rocket Red Brigade in "Meltdown". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Gorbachev, the Silver Sorceress, Wandjina, Blue Jay. Maguire/Gordon cover. This is the regular edition with normal DC Logo on cover. Cover price $0.75.

The Gray Man imprisons Dr. Fate, while Batman and Guy Gardner have a momentous (albeit brief) fight in "Gray Life Gray Dreams". Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. The Creeper. Maguire/Terry Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Captain Marvel battles Martian Manhunter, the Creeper tries to help Dr. Fate take down the Gray Man, and the rest of the Justice League contend with numerous Gray Men in "Massacre In Gray". Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Cameo by Hal Jordan. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

The Gray Man's final fate is revealed, Guy Gardner undergoes a personality change, the League must stop a deadly satellite, and the team gains international status in "Justice League...International!" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Dr. Fate, the Creeper, Big Barda, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Superman, President Ronald Reagan, Captain Atom and Rocket Red all make appearances (with the latter two joining the team this issue). 38 pages of story. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $1.25.

Millennium Week 1. One of the Justice League's own turns out to be a Manhunter in "Seeing Red". Story picks up from events in Millennium #1. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Back-up tale: Jack-O-Lantern hears out Rumaan Harjavti's proposal in "Brief Encounter". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and pencils by Giffen, script by DeMatteis, inks by Gordon. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium Week 5. Superman, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, Martian Manhunter, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and members of the Green Lantern Corps (including G'Nort) take the fight to the Manhunter homeworld in "Soul Of The Machine". Story continues in Millennium #6. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Firestorm cameo. Back-up tale: Blue Beet;e and Mr. Miracle examine the Manhunter ship in "...Back At The Ranch..." Plot and pencils by Giffen, script by DeMatteis, inks by Gordon. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

When Maxwell Lord is threatened, he puts the team in the Construct's trail in "Constructions!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot and layouts by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Metron. Maguire/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

The arrival of Manga Khan (referred to as Lord Manga), L-Ron and their great Cluster does not bode well for Earth in "Shop...Or Die". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils Steve Leialoha, inks by Al Gordon. Green Flame, Ice Maiden, G'Nort. Cameo by Big Barda. Leialoha/Gordon cover. Cover price $0.75.

G'Nort's interference forces Manga Khan (referred to as Lord Manga) to move up his timetable for invading Earth in "G'Nort And South!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Leialoha, inks by Al Gordon. Green Flame, Ice Maiden, L-Ron. Cameo by Big Barda. Leialoha cover. Cover price $0.75.

Maxwell Lord goes in search of answers from the machine sentience (from #11-12) in "The Road Less Travelled". Plot and breakdown by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Ty Templeton, inks by Joe Rubinstein. 2nd tale: The team goes on a recruitment drive in "Across a crowded room..." Plot and breakdown by Giffen, script by DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Rubinstein. Flash, Elongated Man, Wonder Woman, Power Girl, Animal Man, Metamorpho, the Creeper, Firestorm, Major Force, Green Lantern Hal Jordan. Bonus 16-page insert tale: Maxwell Lord is taken "Hostage!" Script by David Levin, art by Dean Haspiel. 39 pages of story plus 16-page insert. Maguire/Rubinstein cover. Giant-size issue; bonus book; 1st Justice League Europe. Cover price $1.50.

The Teasdale Imperative Part One. The team heads to Europe after receiving a distress call from Sue Dibney in "Crossed Wires!" Part 1 of 4, continued in Justice League Europe #7. Plot and layouts by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils begin by Adam Hughes (his first work for a major publisher), inks by Joe Rubinstein. The new Dr. Fate joins the team. The Spectre, the Gray Man. Hughes cover. Cover price $1.00.

Guy Gardner and Kilowog have a friendly (yet destructive) tussle, while Blue Beetle and Booster Gold have the island kingdom of KooeyKooeyKooey in mind for their get-rich-quick scheme in "Nitwits, Knuckleheads & Poozers!" Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Art Nichols. Aquaman cameo. Hughes cover. Cover price $1.00.

Major Disaster and Big Sir head to Club Justice League to gamble, while Aquaman tries to warn Blue Beetle and Booster Gold about the island of KooeyKooeyKooey in "Club JLI". Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Art Nichols. Cameo by Jen and Gabe of The Maze Agency, a title once pencilled by Hughes. Hughes cover. Cover price $1.00.

G'nort's arch-enemy the Scarlet Skier tracks him to Earth in "G'nort By G'nortwest". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Tom Artis, inks by Art Nichols. Adam Hughes cover. Cover price $1.00.

Despero, on the hunt for members of the old Justice League, confronts Steel and Gypsy in "Spy". Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Hughes/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

A Leaguer falls during the team's fight with Despero in "Blow Up". Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Gypsy. Hughes/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

Sonar takes reporter Wally Tortolini to a private super-villain club in "If You Play Your Cards Right..." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Mr. Micro, Crowbar, Brainstorm, the Cavalier, Quakemaster, Black Mass, Blackrock. Hughes/Karl Story cover. Cover price $1.00.

The new Mr. Miracle attempts a Houdini-like escape, while General Glory joins the Leaguers on a mission in "General Glory Fights Again!" Part 2 of 5, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Linda Medley, inks by John Beatty. Adam Hughes/Karl Story cover. Cover price $1.00.

The Evil Eye sends a giant robot that looks like Hitler to take out General Glory in "The Last Giant Nazi Robot Story!" Part 3 of 5, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Linda Medley, inks by John Beatty. Comic-within-a-comic sequence drawn by Paris Cullins and Dave Elliott. Adam Hughes/Karl Story cover. Cover price $1.00.

General Glory is accused of being a traitor and murderer, much to Guy Gardner's dismay, in "Glory And Shame". Part 4 of 5, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Linda Medley, inks by John Beatty. Adam Hughes/Karl Story cover. Cover price $1.00.

It's the final battle with the Evil Eye, even as the truth about General Glory's past is revealed, in "A Blaze of Glory!" Part 5 of 5, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Linda Medley, inks by John Beatty. Comic-within-a-comic sequence drawn by Paris Cullins and Dave Elliott. Bonus tale: "Ktrrogarrx!" by Kyle Baker. 37 pages of stories. Adam Hughes/Karl Story cover. Cover price $1.75.

Property damage is inevitable when Martian Manhunter, Kilowog and G'nort take in dinner and a show in "My Dinner With G'nort". Plot by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Adam Hughes, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Hughes/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

'Breakdowns,' a 15-part storyline spanning issues of JLA and JLE, begins with this issue. Maxwell Lord has been shot! While the JLA awaits news of his final fate, they reminisce about the good old days with Max. Meanwhile, the United Nations deliberates the League's future standing. Continues in Justice League Europe (1989) #29. Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Chris Wozniak and Bruce Patterson. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Patterson. Cover price $1.00.

Part 5 of the 15-part 'Breakdowns,' continued from Justice League Europe (1989) #30. Not only do Fire and Ice become involved in the WAR OF THE GODS, but Captain Atom, Crimson Fox, Blue Beetle and the Elongated Man fight the Global Guardians, a battle in which someone dies...and the identity of the new Justice League liaison is revealed. Continues in Justice League Europe (1989) #31. Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Chris Wozniak and Bruce Patterson. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Patterson. Cover price $1.00.

Part 7 of the 15-part 'Breakdowns,' continued from Justice League Europe (1989) #31. The United Nations revokes the JLA's charter and evicts them from their embassy, forcing the League to face the total dissolution of the organization. Continues in Justice League Europe (1989) #32. Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Chris Wozniak and Bruce Patterson. Cover by Chris Sprouse and Patterson. Cover price $1.00.

Breakdowns Part 11. Despero pummels the team, Lobo takes on Guy Gardner, and Lord Havok targets the Silver Sorceress in "Mayhem". Continued from Justice League Europe #33. Story continues in Justice League Europe #34. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Bart Sears, inks by John Beatty and Randy Elliott. Chris Sprouse/Bruce Patterson cover Cover price $1.00.