JLA: A Midsummer's Nightmare - The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
In "True Lies," the JLA faces a chilling revelation as they confront Know Man, a being shaped by ancient experiments and driven by a desperate mission to save humanity by granting everyone superpowers. With the truth revealed through Diana’s lasso and the team’s combined strength, the heroes prepare to unite as a new JLA, standing ready against an unseen future threat. Written by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Waid, with dynamic art by Darick Robertson and Jeff Johnson, and a striking cover by Kevin Maguire and John Dell, this deluxe edition captures a pivotal moment in the team’s evolution.
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The heroes confront the being manipulating Dr. Destiny, Know Man. He explains he was long ago experimented on by a Controller, made immortal, and learned that he must protect Earth from a future danger by giving the entire human race super-powers. With the help of Diana's lasso to see the world as it really is, Martian Manhunter defeats Know Man, who flees, and the heroes band together to face the looming threat as the new JLA.
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