After years of disbandment, DC has finally reunited theJustice League, bringing their most iconic heroes back into action as a team. But this isn’t just a return—it’s a revolution. With the biggest roster in the team’s history, a cutting-edge new base, and a level of organization that will thrill even the most meticulous fans, this Justice League is unlike anything seen before.
The events ofAbsolute Powerbrought significant changes and revelations to the DC Universe, chief among them being DC’s premiere heroes recognizing the gravemistake of disbanding the Justice League, with the lack of communication and team cohesion nearly allowing Amanda Waller to seize control of the planet and prosecute metahumans indiscriminately.
Learning from their mistakes, DC’s heroes decided to get the band back together, with fans getting their first look at this new iteration of the team—Justice League Unlimited—in the first half of theDC ALL IN Specialby Joshua Williamson and Dan Mora.On July 01, 2025, the story of this reimagined iconic team will continue in Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sJustice League Unlimited#1.
“Army of Justice”: The Justice League Is Back and Completely Transformed
Cover B Card Stock Variant by Jim Lee forJustice League Unlimited#1 (2024)
While the full release of Justice League Unlimited is just days away, fans can get an early taste with a five-page preview of the upcoming issue. This sneak peek offers an exciting glimpse into the team dynamics and the significant changes the Justice League has undergone. From the start,the narrative declares that DC’s premier superhero team has been “reborn” with a “new purpose, new methods.”It goes on to explain that“for the first time, every hero is working together as an army of justice.”This bold statement refers to what was revealed in theDC ALL IN Special, where every hero on Earth wasunprecedentedly invited to join the Justice League.
But an open roster is far from the only transformation the iconic team has experienced. Mora’s stunning artwork reveals theJustice League’s new headquarters: the revamped Watchtower. Alongside the visual updates, the team now operates with a heightened efficiency, employing a system that coordinates and pairs heroes based on mission requirements. This innovative approach is showcased through dialogue over theWatchtower’s intercom, which assigns heroes to specific“decks”for deployment in small, focused teams.As the narration highlights, this new system allows the Justice League to“shut down chaos and evil faster and more efficiently than ever.”
Which Heroes Will Star in Waid & Mora’s Justice League Unlimited Series?
Cover H Raised UV Wraparound Foil Variant by Daniel Sampere forJustice League Unlimited#1 (2024)
While every hero has been invited to join this new Justice League, it’s clear that some characters will take center stage more than others. Based on the series’ covers so far, key players in this story include Star Sapphire, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Flash (Wally West), Black Lightning, Captain Atom, and the Atom.The preview forJustice League Unlimited#1introduces several of these leading characters, alongside notable appearances by Wallace“Kid Flash”West and Firestorm, who join Diana, Clark, Carol, and Jefferson on a mission in the opening pages.
The preview also highlights Flash and Air Wave in a sequence showcasing the Watchtower and the Justice League’s new operational system. Other heroes making quick cameos include Aquaman, Tuatara, Sand, Stargirl, Shazam, Nightwing, Blue Beetle, Supergirl, Metamorpho, Big Barda, Black Canary, Starfire, Raven, Martian Manhunter, Robin, Spoiler, Swamp Thing, and many more. These panels emphasize thatthis iteration of the Justice League truly encompasses all of Earth’s heroes, solidifying the team’s description as an“army of justice.”With this preview only scratching the surface of the roster, the scale and ambition of this new Justice League are undeniable.
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Justice League Unlimted #1 Explores the Consequences of Darkseid’s Death in the DCU
Cover I 1:25 Card Stock Variant by Dave Wilkins forJustice League Unlimited#1 (2024)
While the full release of the comic is still a couple of days away, the synopsis for the issue gives fans a good idea of what to expect. In addition to confirming that Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman will be key characters in the series, the synopsis hints that their mission will focus on dealing with the power vacuum left byDarkseid’s death in the DCU. Another major plot point teased is Ray Palmer’s Atom Project, which is set to spark“a race between hero and villain to control the fate of metahuman abilities on planet Earth.”With so much on their plate, it’s clear that the newJustice Leaguehas their work cut out for them—making it a good thing they’re bigger and better than ever.
Justice League Unlimited #1is available June 15, 2025, from DC Comics!
