DC Comics; $1.50

The sons and daughters of the original Justice Society of America are brought the truth of the JSA’s last battle in “What Private Griefs...” as Dr. Fate reveals what happened to the original team. While the JSA appears only in flashbacks, this issue is packed with characters. It includes Jade, Obsidian, Northwind, Silver Scarab, Power Girl, Star-Spangled Kid, Nuklon, Brainwave, Fury, Hourman II, Doctor Midnight, and Wildcat II.

Written by Roy and Dann Thomas, Infinity, Inc. #30 is illustrated by Todd McFarlane and inked by Tony DeZuniga. Roy Thomas, of course, created the series (and in that era had the run of DC’s Golden Age heroes) and McFarlane was well on his way to becoming the Todd McFarlane we know today. Veteran artist DeZuniga was a good match for him on inks.

It’s a compelling, well-constructed issue with a lot of emotion, reminding the reader of the Days of Earth-1 and Earth-2.

– J.C. Vaughn