JLA: Classified #23
In "A Game of Chance Part Two: Bet," Amos Fortune sheds his old alliances to become the Ace of a new Royal Flush Gang, only to find himself caught between two rival factions—each with their own score to settle. As the old King and Jack seek revenge, the clash of the three teams ignites a wildfire, leaving the new League and an unconscious Martian Manhunter stranded in the flames. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Tom Derenick, with inks by Mark Farmer, colors by David Baron, and letters by Pat Brosseau, this issue's cover by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway captures the tension of a high-stakes showdown.
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Amos Fortune dismisses his previous friends and joins a new Royal Flush Gang as their Ace. This new team attacks the JLA but is hampered by the old King and Jack, looking for revenge. As the three teams battle, a lighter ignites a forest fire. Both Royal Flush Gangs retreat, leaving the new League and an unconscious Martian Manhunter trapped in the forest fire.
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