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Formerly Known as the Justice League#5
Cover: Kevin Maguire & Joe Rubinstein

Formerly Known as the Justice League #5

Jan 2004 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.85 CAD
“The Wrath of Manga Khan”

In "The Wrath of Manga Khan," the former members of the Justice League are scattered and vulnerable as Booster Gold and Blue Beetle rush to get Captain Atom medical help. Meanwhile, Fire, Elongated Man, and Mary Marvel face a new threat when the enigmatic Manga Khan arrives, demanding a trade: G'Nort for L-Ron. Written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis, with dynamic art by Kevin Maguire and inks by Joe Rubinstein, this 2004 issue blends high-stakes tension with the team’s signature mix of humor and heart. The cover by Maguire and Rubinstein captures the moment’s intensity, a striking visual that sets the tone for the escalating conflict.

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writer Keith Giffen · writer J. M. DeMatteis · artist Kevin Maguire · inker Joe Rubinstein · colorist Lee Loughridge · letterer Bob Lappan · cover Kevin Maguire, Joe Rubinstein

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Full credits

letterer Bob Lappan
cover pencils Kevin Maguire
cover inks Joe Rubinstein

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While Booster and Beetle seek medical attention for Captain Atom, the trio of Fire, Elongated Man, and Mary Marvel deal with the arrival of Manga Khan, who wants to trade G'Nort for L-Ron.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).