Coming June 6 is a new Justice League series, which is following up the events of DC Nation #0 and Justice League: No Justice, featuring the creative talents of Scott Snyder, Jim Cheung, and Jorge Jimenez.
The first issue, featuring art by Cheung, features the Justice League “launched into a mystery that will draw out their most terrible foes…in ways our heroes couldn’t possibly imagine! In this debut issue, Martian Manhunter struggles to protect the team from an incoming threat that will shatter the world as they know it, while a familiar face strikes out on a dark path…”
Cheung has spoken about his excitement for the series, saying in an official statement “I am extremely honored and happy, to be able to launch JUSTICE LEAGUE with Scott and Jorge. It has been many years since I’ve had the pleasure of working at DC, but when Scott first mentioned this opportunity, I knew I couldn’t say no. His energy and excitement has been infectious, and I can’t wait to share what we have in store! I can’t think of a more perfect book to return to DC on! These characters are ones that I grew up loving, and the prospect of being able to leave my mark on them, leaves me thrilled.”
The series will continue to ship twice a month with the second issue dropping on June 20 and will feature Batman and Martian Manhunter attempting to bring back an old friend while Flash and Hawkgirl could very well have their entire backgrounds rewritten. The second issue will feature art by Jorge Jimenez.
“Justice League has been the golden ring for me since I came to DC,” says Snyder. “The story I have planned is something I’ve been building towards through DARK NIGHTS: METAL and I can’t wait to tell it in the biggest way possible. And to have mega star Jim Cheung as one partner, and rising superstar Jorge Jimenez as my other partner, I’m just thrilled to get to work!”
Justice League #1 arrives in stores June 6, followed by Justice League #2 on June 20 with variant covers by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
