Justice League Annual #1 (2019) is a pivotal DC comic that features the first full appearance of Perpetua, a major cosmic deity. The issue concludes the "Escape from Thanagar Prime" storyline and serves as a major setup for future multiverse-level events.
Plot Summary
The story follows the Justice League's desperate attempt to repair the shattered Source Wall to prevent the collapse of the Multiverse.
- The Mission: Led by Starman (Will Payton), the League travels to the Promethean Galaxy with the Green Lantern Corps, the New Gods, and the Thanagarian fleet.
- The Plan: The heroes intend to use the remaining Omega Titans to seal the breach. Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders) prepares to sacrifice herself as the "Entropy" component required for the repair.
- The Sabotage: Lex Luthor and Brainiac arrive with the Legion of Doom to stop the League. Brainiac hijacks Starman's energy, using it to complete Luthor's mastery of the seven universal forces.
- The Outcome: The Source Wall is completely shattered, and Perpetua is freed, leaving the heroes to retreat as the universe faces imminent destruction.
Key Characters and Creators
- Writers: Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV.
- Artists: Daniel Sampere (pencils) and Juan Albarran (inks).
- Featured Heroes: Starman, Hawkgirl, and Martian Manhunter play central roles, while Superman, Batman, and others provide support.
- Notable First Appearance: This issue is highly sought after by collectors for being the first full appearance of Perpetua.