JLA 24-26

JLA 24-26, DC Comics, 1998-1999, 3 Part Story Arc

• JLA #24, Part 1 of 3 (Dec 1998): “Executive Action!” – When the dormant remains of the Justices League enemy the indestructible Shaggy Man are disturbed, the JLA springs into action, only to be met with defeat. Meanwhile, the United States Government introduces a new team of super soldiers to the world as a new kind of arms race begins. 32 pages, 1st appearance of the Ultra-Marines (Warmaker One, 4-D, Flow, and Pulse 8).  Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Howard Porter and John Dell.
• JLA #25, Part 2 of 3 (Jan 1999): “Scorched Earth!” – The unscrupulous General Eiling has successfully sent his Ultra-Marines against the JLA. Now, having taken on the U.S. military’s own secret super-team, it’s beginning to look like its the World’s Greatest Heroes that have gone renegade. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Howard Porter and John Dell.
• JLA #26, Part 3 of 3 (Feb 1999): “Our Army at War!” – General Eiling’s diabolical plan for world domination stands revealed! He has transplanted his brain into the hulking indestructible body of the Shaggy Man and not even the World’s Greatest Heroes may be able to stop him. Plus, what will become of the Ultra-Marines since Superman discovered that their new super powers are actually killing them?  Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong