Justice League #7

When the Justice League answers a distress call from a group of children stranded in deep space, they uncover a planet ruled by a tyrant who banished its young to survive on their own. The rescue sparks a revolution, and as the people rise to reclaim their world, they turn to the League—asking not for a savior, but for a new rule.

In "The Rule Part Two," the Justice League grapples with the weight of leadership after deposing the tyrannical Empress Siddinix, now tasked with guiding the Trotha into a looming war against the Vermidiim. As Wonder Woman’s warning echoes, the heroes face the growing tension of leading a people whose ways remain deeply foreign—even as they prepare to fight for their survival.

In "The Rule Finale," the Justice League faces a dual crisis on the planet Trotha: fending off the invading Vermidiim while trying to unite warring factions who’d rather fight each other than stand together. As tensions rise and sabotage threatens their mission, Batman’s increasingly erratic behavior adds a troubling layer to an already volatile situation.

In "The Garden of Mercy Part 1," the Justice League returns to Earth only to be diverted to a desolate planet where the inhabitants have been overtaken by mysterious Black Mercy plants. As the team investigates, they're ensnared by the plants' power, forced to confront haunting echoes of their pasts in a battle not just for survival, but for their very sense of self.

In "The Garden of Mercy Conclusion," Batman confronts a haunting vision within the Black Mercy's grasp, where his mother appears, urging him to abandon his life as a hero in search of peace. The story delves into the weight of legacy and sacrifice, testing the core of Batman’s resolve in a moment of profound personal reckoning.