Justice League of America #7.4: Black Adam #1 3D Lenticular Motion Cover 2013 NM

Justice League of America #7.4: Black Adam #1 is a notable tie-in issue released by DC Comics on September 25, 2013. Published during the New 52 era as part of DC's line-wide "Villains Month" initiative, the issue was co-written by Geoff Johns and Sterling Gates with artwork by Edgar Salazar. It serves as a direct epilogue to the Shazam! backup stories in Justice League and structures a critical setup for the main Forever Evil crossover event.

Plot Overview & The Resurrection

The issue centers on the Middle Eastern nation of Kahndaq, which has fallen under the tyrannical oppression of a ruthless, foreign-backed military dictator. Following Black Adam's apparent death in a prior battle against Shazam (Billy Batson) in Justice League #21, the oppressed people are left without their traditional protector.

• The Sons of Adam: A dedicated underground insurgent group known as the "Sons of Adam" organizes a desperate revolution. Led by siblings Amon and Adrianna Tomaz, the rebels attempt a forbidden, mystical ritual to resurrect their ancient ruler.
• The Sacrifice: The military forces assault the hidden cell during the ceremony. Amon is fatally shot, but before dying, he finishes reciting the spell over Black Adam's scattered remains.
• The Return: Reanimated by the magic and fueled by absolute rage, Black Adam descends upon the dictator's military forces, effortlessly wiping out their advanced artillery and tanks.

Key Themes & Moving Pieces

• A Different Brand of Freedom: After decimating the military, Black Adam confronts the terrified citizens. Rather than demanding they kneel to him, he commands them to bow to absolutely no one, declaring Kahndaq a sovereign land of individual power.
• The Crime Syndicate Setup: The ending seamlessly transitions into the Forever Evil storyline. As Black Adam reclaims his throne, he discovers that the villainous Crime Syndicate from Earth-3 has conquered the planet, leaving him to decide whether to protect his borders or join the global resistance.

Collectibility

Like other key Villains Month releases, physical printings of this comic came equipped with a signature 3D holographic lenticular motion cover designed by Tony S. Daniel. It features a shifting image that transitions from the standard Justice League team emblem directly into a close-up portrait of Black Adam's face