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Issue #01 - Now You See Em' (JLA)
Release Date - February 12, 1997 - Series Premiere
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Each member of the JLA faces villains from their rogue's gallery, who display the new found ability to escape capture through teleportation.

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Issue #02 - Bombs Away (The Flash); Catch as Cat Can (Catwoman)
Release Date - March 12, 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


The Flash combats "The Bomb Squad", who are attempting to extort money from a wealthy businessman.

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Issue #03 - "You Can't Cheetah an Honest Man" (WW); "Cruise To Nightmare" (Batman)
Release Date - April 9, 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Cheetah kidnaps Dr. Sandsmark in a plot to absorb Wonder Woman's powers using a sacred dagger.

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Issue #04 - "So This Lady Walks Into An Expresso Bar" (GL); "Escape From The Slab" (Mister Miracle)
Cover Date - July 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


The arrival of two of Darkseid's minions spells big trouble for Green Lantern and his power ring, the object of their larcenous intentions.

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Issue #05 - "The Fire This Time" (Martian Manhunter); "Aliens Among Us" (Ultra)
Cover Date - August 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Get to know Martian Manhunter as he experiences life on our planet, which includes everything from relaxing to saving lives.

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Issue #06 - "Family Matters (Aquaman); "Rolling on The River" (Power Girl)
Cover Date - September 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Aquaman runs into underwater trouble while trying to defend his home. Also included is a back-up story featuring Power Girl.

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Issue #07 - "Speak Now or Forever Rest in Peace" (Shazam family)
Cover Date - October 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


It's a day in the life of the amazing Shazam! family as they cope with each other and trying to keep their city safe from the combined threat of Dr.Sivana & Black Adam.

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Issue #08 - "Well Here's Another Fine Mess You've Gotten Us Into" (Blue Beetle, Booster Gold); "Face Off" (The Question)
Cover Date - November 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Booster Gold and the Blue Beetle just can't stay out of trouble, and out of each other's way, when they try to do battle against a nefarious foe. Also included is a back-up featuring The Question.

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Issue #09 - "Heading For Trouble" (The Flash); "Random Access Memories" (Black Canary)
Cover Date - December 1997
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


The Flash feels the weight of the world on his shoulders- and head! - when he has to stop the villainous Gorilla Grodd. Also included is a back-up featuring Black Canary.

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Issue #10 - "The Blobs" (L.O.S.H)
Cover Date - January 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Explore the future in this full-length tale featuring the Legion of Superheroes in the 30th Century! Can the L.O.S.H. figure out just what "The Blobs" are before it's too late?

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Issue #11 - "No Exit" (GL & WW)
Cover Date - February 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


What happens when the Green Lantern's doubt causes his very power ring to lose faith in him? And how does Wonder Woman factor into this story? Find out in this full-length tale!


 
Issue #12 - "Cipher Rules" (JLA)
Cover Date - March 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


A mysterious villain comes to the forefront as the Justice League find themselves facing off against a deadly character who's been pulling their strings all year.

 
Issue #13 - "Sometime In New York City" (Impulse & MM); "In The Kingdom of the Blind" (Green Arrow)
Cover Date - April 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Think The Flash is quick on his feet? Well, try keeping up with his little protégé - Impulse! Also featuring a back-up tale starring Green Arrow.

 
Issue #14 - "Not Always To the Swift" (Flash & Superboy); "Bats" (Nightwing)
Cover Date - May 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


A race between Flash and Superman . . . wait . . . Superboy? Will this even be a contest when the Teen of Steel races against The Fastest Man Alive? Also featuring a back-up tale starring Nightwing.

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Issue #15 - "Out of the Dark Cloud" (Captain Marvel); "Battle Royal" (Aquaman)
Cover Date - June 1998.
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd & Cooper


When the god Zeus decides to test Billy Batson's worthiness of his power things get very strange for Captain Marvel.

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Issue #16 - "The Fix" (GL & GA)
Cover Date - July 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


In this tribute tale to the original Green Arrow and Green Lantern - Ollie Queen and Hal Jordan - the new Green Arrow and Green Lantern - Connor Hawke and Kyle Rayner - look into the past of these iconic heroes in order to figure out their future.

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Issue #17 - "All Hellgrammite Breaks Loose" (Batman & The Creeper)
Cover Date - August 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


When something turns up in Gotham, it's more than just The Dark Knight can handle and he reluctantly allies himself with The Creeper. 

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Issue #18 - "Destroy The JLA" (JLA)
Cover Date - September 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


The JLA face off against the all-powerful Amazo, created by Professor Ivo.

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Issue #19 - The Truth About Cats and Gods (WW/CW)
Cover Date - October 1998
Written by Steve Vance; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by Ron Boyd


Wonder Woman and Catwoman form a strange alliance against a common enemy!

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Adventures in the DC Universe Annual #1
Cover Date - 1997
Written by various; art by Various; Cover by John Delaney. Full credits and stories listed below


Something Wicked This Way Comes: Prologue
Written by Hilary J. Bader; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by John Byrne; Colors by John Costanza; Letters by Rick Taylor

Dr. Fate and Tagarin battle a demon.

Event One
Written by Hilary J. Bader; Pencils by Andy Suriano; Inks by Rob Leigh; Colors by John Costanza; Letters by Rick Taylor

Impulse gets knocked out of the speed force and helps and Indian tribe.

Event Two
Credits: Written by Hilary J. Bader; Pencils by Dick Giordano; Inks by Terry Austin; Colors by John Costanza; Letters by Rick Taylor

Thorn finds Zatanna looking for a magic amulet in Rose's shop and overcomes the Hypnotist.

Event Three
Written by Hilary J. Bader; Pencils by Michael Avon Oeming; Inks by Ron Boyd; Colors by John Costanza; Letters by Rick Taylor

Superboy and Zatanna foil a plot to blow up a volcano.

Event Four
Written by Hilary J. Bader; Pencils by Mike Manley; Inks by Mike Manley; Colors by John Costanza; Letters by Rick Taylor

Mr. Miracle helps his younger self escape Darkseid.

Epilogue
Written by Hilary J. Bader; Pencils by John Delaney; Inks by John Byrne; Colors by John Costanza; Letters by Rick Taylor

Dr. Fate & Superman defeat the demon.
DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman Adventures #1
Written by Steve Vance and Paul Dini; Art by John Delaney, Ron Boyd and Bruce Timm; Cover by John Delaney and Ron Boyd

A new, all-ages collection featuring Wonder Woman in action with the Justice League, Green Lantern, Cawoman and Cheetah! Collects Adventures in the DC Universe #1, 3, 11 and 19.
On sale July 25th, 2012 - 96 pg, FC, $7.99US

DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman Adventures #1
Written by Steve Vance and Paul Dini; Art by John Delaney, Ron Boyd and Bruce Timm; Cover by John Delaney and Ron Boyd

A new, all-ages collection featuring Wonder Woman in action with the Justice League, Green Lantern, Cawoman and Cheetah! Collects Adventures in the DC Universe #1, 3, 11 and 19.
On sale July 25th, 2012 - 96 pg, FC, $7.99US
Cover with trade dress

 
Justice League Unlimited: Time After Time
Release Date: November 3, 2020
Written by Adam Beechen, Stuart Moore, Jason Hall and Steve Vance; Art by Carlo Barberi, Gordon Purcell, Tim Levins, Min S. Ku and John Delaney


No matter where-or when-evil hides, the Justice League is ready to defeat it! This collection of all-ages stories set in the animated world of Justice League Unlimited include a trip to the future where our heroes team up with the Legion of Super-Heroes to try to defeat Kilg%re! The Justice League also travel to medieval Camelot-helping Shining Knight defend his kingdom from Morgan Le Fey and her evil army! And it's a trip to the Wild West as Wonder Woman, Elongated Man, and Vigilante enlist the help of Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, and El Diablo to go up against the Time Commander! Collects Adventures in the DC Universe #10, Justice League Adventures #28, #30, and #34, and Justice League Unlimited #9 and #19.
On sale November 3, 2020 - 160 pg, FC, $9.99US

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