Justice League of America #222
In "Beasts II: Death Games," the Justice League faces a terrifying new threat as Reena reveals the dark origins of corporate tyrant Rex Rogan, who transformed into the monstrous Maximus Rex using Dr. Lovecraft's twisted genetic experiments. When Hawkman is wounded by one of the beast-men, Hawkwoman and Wonder Woman are drawn into a deadly trap, leading to the capture of all three heroes. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Chuck Patton, with inks by Romeo Tanghal and colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1984 issue features a cover by Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano.
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Reena tells the League how corporate overlord Rex Rogan became Maximus Rex and created an army of beast-men with Dr. Lovecraft's genetic technology. When Hawkman is injured by one of the creatures, Hawkwoman and Wonder Woman are lured into a trap and all three heroes are captured by Maximus.
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