The action begins as the JLA reunites to stop the Hyperclan, but Earth's heroes quickly realize they have come in peace. Halting civil wars and vanquishing famine, the world begins to hail these new protectors. But the Dark Knight knows better. After Batman discovers their shocking true nature, it's up to the World's Greatest Super Heroes to stop them! Relive the legendary 1990s JLA series, written by comics mastermind Grant Morrison (Final Crisis) with stunning art by Howard Porter (The Flash) in this amazing DC Essential Edition collecting JLA #1-5, a long-out-of-print classic! The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer, featuring comics' greatest characters. These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC has in its vast library, with seminal, groundbreaking tales that transcend the printed page. Start with the Essentials.