A team of super-villains, all under the command of the immortal Vandal Savage, vow to destroy the new Justice League of America—even before Earth's five newest heroes can establish themselves as a team to be reckoned with. what is Batman's connection to the recently formed Justice League?

Tension and clashing interpersonal traits may yet prevent the JLA from becoming a truly cohesive unit, and that suits Vandal Savage and the group known as Locus just fine! Savage and Locus step up their plans to eradicate the JLA before the team can pose a true threat to their secret plan.

The threat of the secret organization known as Locus continues to mount as the group continues its horrifying experiments—the ramifications of which will take a terrible toll on the unsuspecting Justice League members!

The epic conclusion! The Earth swarms with alien invaders, seeking revenge for their defeat at the hands of the JLA. Now the only hope for survival lies in the hands of the five original JLAers, who will lead the largest team of super-heroes ever assembled...against the greatest threat they've ever imagined!

The definitive tale of the JLA's formation is back in a new printing of the massive book starring The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman. Collecting the entire, original twelve-issue miniseries!