Justice League 2011 44

Darkseid versus Anti-Monitor! A corrupted Superman versus Lex Luthor! Myrina Black versus Grail! This chapter of "Darkseid War" has it allŠ—"plus an ending that will change the League forever!

Cold war kickoff! After receiving a distress signal from Aquaman, the Justice League travels to Antarctica, where they discover an ancient prison at the bottom of the legendary pit of Tartarus. But who picked the locks within? Freed from their shackles, creatures of myth and horror emerge to battle the team, while the League must confront their own personal demons. What exactly lies at the base of this well, and what will be left of the Justice League when they discover its secret?

The critically acclaimed--Darkseid War-continues as the second wave of war begins with "Darkseid War: Gods and Men"! Writer Geoff Johns is joined by superstar artist Francis Manapul for this special issue featuring the all-new, all-powerfulJustice League! In the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of JUSTICE LEAGUE #44, members of the League have gained great power--the power of Gods!--but at a great price. And that price may be their destruction, unless Wonder Woman and MisterMiracle can help the League escape the curse of the New Gods and hold on to their humanity.

A BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in issue featuring the Justice Society of America! A returned hero from the finale of BLACKEST NIGHT joins the JLA, but will her addition bring joy or regret when a new villain appears?

The critically acclaimed team of Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok present the much-anticipated, extra-sized first chapter of "DARKSEID WAR"! When the Justice League investigates a series of unexplained murders on Earth, it leads them to the frontlines of a war unlike any the DC Universe has ever seen--a battle between the two most powerful villains in existence: Darkseid and the Anti-Monitor! Meet Darkseid's daughter--a mysterious force of evil with a bizarre connection to the Justice League! Plus: The horrible secret of Superwoman's baby! The ultimate temptation of Batman! Lex Luthor vs. Superman--no holds barred! New villains! New allies! And so much more in the DC event that has been building since JUSTICE LEAGUE #1!

SUPER VILLAINS TOOK OVER THE EARTH. AND IT TOOK A SUPER VILLAIN TO TAKE IT BACK. When the extradimensional evildoers called the Crime Syndicate invaded our world, they took down the heroes of the Justice League in seconds. Only an alliance of criminals — led by Lex Luthor — turned the tide and freed the planet from their iron grip. Now Luthor is being hailed as a hero. His crimes have been forgiven. And the secrets of the super heroes are his to exploit… When Luthor demands a place on the Justice League as his reward, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman have no choice but to allow it. This way, they can keep their greatest enemy under close watch and harness his incredible genius against the even greater threat on its way. Yet, Luthor claims he’s truly a changed man, ready to use his gifts to help the heroes, not destroy them. Truth? Lies? Either way, the Justice League will never be the same… Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #30-39.

Batman, Cyborg, and Aquaman battle the mysterious Element Woman in 'The Villain's Journey' part 3. Plus, the backup tales exploring the new origin of SHAZAM continues.

The Amazo Virus continues! Super heroes are no more! What it means to be human is in question! The world is on the brink of a new stage of evolution...or total extinction--and it's up to the Justice League to save it!