JLA: The Nail
DC · 1998 · 3 issues
About the series
In this acclaimed 1998 DC Elseworlds miniseries, writer and artist Alan Davis presents a world where the Kents never found a baby Kal-El, setting off a chain of events that erodes public trust in superheroes. Without Superman’s guiding light, a paranoid and fearful populace turns against its metahuman protectors, forcing the Justice League to operate under suspicion and government scrutiny. Davis’s intricate, lush artwork brings this dark mirror of the DC Universe to life, exploring themes of prejudice and heroism in a world where the ultimate symbol of hope never rose. A cornerstone of the Elseworlds imprint, JLA: The Nail remains a standout for its thoughtful reimagining of the DC pantheon.