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America vs. the Justice Society #1

DC · Series began 1985 · January 1985

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Dates

Cover date: January 1985
On sale: October 2, 1984
Pages: 52

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Jerry Ordway, Rich Buckler, Rafael Kayanan, E. E. Hibbard, Alex Dellingesinks: Jerry Ordway, Alfredo Alcala, Bill Collins, E. E. Hibbard, Alex Dellingesscript: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomascolors: Adrienne Royletters: David Cody Weiss

Stories

Prologomena; A Skeleton Key to "America vs. the Justice Society" #1 · 2 pages
Chapter One: "I Accuse!" · 26 pages
Superman tells the gathered JSA how Batman's old associate Dr. Nichols gave him Batman's diary and other evidence that accuses the Justice Society of secretly fighting for the Nazi cause from the group's formation in November 1940 through the end of the war, and of covering it up since then. But their meeting is interrupted when the JSA members are taken into custody, pending a congressional investigation.
Chapter Two: Witness for the Persecution! · 22 pages
The Huntress takes on the defense of the JSA as attorney Helena Wayne. While she has the heroes tell their version of their first case, Dick Grayson, who is to be special legal counsel for the prosecution, meets his star witness, the Wizard.

Publisher’s description

The Earth-Two Batman speaks from beyond the grave, as his journal accuses the JSA of helping Hitler during World War II in “I Accuse!” and “Witness for the Persecution!” Featuring appearances by Superman, Starman, Wonder Woman, the Atom, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Robin, the Flash, Wildcat, Doctor Fate, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Johnny Thunder, the Huntress and the Spectre. Infinity, Inc. has a cameo.

Reprinted in

America vs. the Justice Society (2015)