Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare #[nn]

Jan 1996 · DC · 8.95 USD; 12.75 CAD

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About this Collection

This 1996 collection brings together the three-issue miniseries Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare, written by Mark Waid and Fabian Nicieza with art by Jeff Johnson. The story presents an alternate reality where the Justice League has been disbanded and its members have no memory of their heroic pasts, forcing them to rediscover their identities and reunite to confront a mysterious threat. A key prelude to the 'Justice League: A New Beginning' era, this volume explores themes of identity and legacy within the DC Universe.

In "True Lies," the Justice League faces a mind-bending mystery as they confront Know Man, a being shaped by ancient experiments and driven by a mission to protect Earth by granting humanity superpowers. With the help of Diana's lasso and Martian Manhunter's resolve, the team uncovers a deeper truth beneath the deception—setting the stage for a new era of heroism. 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 1996 issue marks a pivotal shift in the League’s purpose.

Contains 3 stories

True Lies

38 pp · Superhero

Justice League [Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Flash [Wally West]Martian Manhunter]Destiny (as comic character)RaduLeeLiPerry WhiteRon TroupeAliceLucius FoxAlfred PennyworthTheresaMartha WayneThomas Wayne

In "True Lies" from Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare, seven former heroes live quiet, ordinary lives—Jo, Hal, Diana, Bruce, Barry, Victor, and Clark—unaware of their pasts. When ordinary people around them start gaining powers, strange memories begin to surface, and the line between reality and illusion starts to blur.

To Know a Veil

38 pp · Superhero

Justice League [Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Flash [Wally West]Martian Manhunter]Dr. DestinyTim DrakeOnyxUnityVigilBehemothBilly Batson

Daze & Knights

38 pp · Superhero

Justice League [SupermanBatmanWonder WomanGreen LanternAquamanFlashMartian Manhunter]Dr. DestinyKnow ManUnityOnyxVigilBehemothControllerGuardians of the Universe

In "Daze & Knights," the Justice League grapples with a mysterious force manipulating Dr. Destiny, leading them to confront Know Man—a being whose immortality stems from ancient experiments by a forgotten Controller. With Diana’s lasso revealing the truth beneath illusion, Martian Manhunter faces Know Man’s desperate mission to save Earth by empowering humanity, setting the team on a new course as they prepare to unite against an unseen future threat.