JLA/JSA Secret Files and Origins #1 is a one-shot with a cover date of January, 2003. It was published on November 6, 2002.
Synopsis for "The Day Before"
Captain Marvel is called to the Rock of Eternity by the Wizard Shazam because he sensed that something is wrong but could not pinpoint the exact problem. However, he instructs William Batson to tell the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America to prepare. Suddenly, the Wizard simply collapsed. Captain Marvel, after helping the Wizard in his chair, left to assemble the JLA and JSA to prepare for possible problem. As Captain Marvel leaves, the statues of the Seven Deadly Sins' heads faced the Wizard. Suddenly the Wizard sees his foe from behind and tries to shield himself but failed.
In the Tower of Fate, Doctor Fate is studying magic guided by the Helmet of Fate and entertains Zatanna, who was checking out Zatara's biography from Fate's library. As Zatanna left the Tower, Doctor Fate suddenly felt a shiver shooting up his spine at the same time the Wizard collapsed at the Rock of Eternity.
Bruce Wayne invited Mr. Terrific to the Batcave since he has installed Mr. Terrific's cyber-ware that is designed to upgrade the Batcave's communication systems. However, Mr. Terrific also wanted talked to Batman, whom he sees as someone he can relate to.
The Flashes Jay Garrick and Wally West watches hockey at Keystone City with Plastic Man and Hourman, who unfortunately spoiled the outcome of the game due to his flash-forward powers.
At the JSA Headquarters, Atom examines the cell structure of Green Lantern Alan Scott and hypothesizes that Alan is now composed of the Green Flame that is making him virtually immortal and one of the most powerful beings on the planet. His findings were agreed to by Doctor Mid-Nite.
During a battle between Superman and Bizarro, Power Girl, Wonder Woman and Stargirl were discussing about relationships and Superman.
Appearing in "The Day Before"
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Other Characters:
- Ace (In a photograph only)
- Aquaman (In a photograph only)
- Bat-Mite (In a photograph only)
- Black Canary (In a photograph only)
- Crime Syndicate (Mentioned only)
- Detroit Red Wings
- Dr. Fate (Kent Nelson) (In a photograph only)
- The Flash (Barry Allen) (In a photograph only)
- Gorilla Grodd (In a photograph only)
- Green Arrow (In a photograph only)
- Green Lantern Hal Jordan (In a photograph only)
- Hawkman (Mentioned only)
- Hawkman (Katar Hol) (In a photograph only)
- Paula Holt (Mentioned only)
- Keystone City Combines
- Seven Soldiers of Victory (Mentioned only)
- Starheart (Mentioned only)
- Woozy Winks (Mentioned only)
- Zatara (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- New Earth
- France
- Paris (Mentioned only)
- United States of America
- California
- San Francisco (Mentioned only)
- Fawcett City
- Gotham City
- Illinois
- Chicago (Mentioned only)
- Kansas
- Massachusetts
- New York
- California
- Paradise Island (Mentioned only)
- France
- Earth's Moon
- Justice League Watchtower (Mentioned only)
- Rock of Eternity
Items:
- Amulet of Anubis
- Batarang (Cover only)
- Bracelets of Submission
- Cloak of Destiny
- Cosmic Converter Belt
- Cosmic Staff
- Green Lantern Ring
- Helmet of Fate
- Lasso of Truth
- Wonder Woman's Tiara
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Home Again"
Tempest's child Cerdian looks on through his confused infant eyes as Atlantis struggles to survive without her true King, Aquaman. Finally Tempest decides it's time to seek out the king and return him to his throne, only he will be able to save Atlantis from itself.
Appearing in "Home Again"
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Synopsis for "Stormchasers"
A flash flood in Ohio prompts the response of Red Tornado, Flash (Jay Garrick), and Superman. Superman and Flash have both come in hoping to recruit Red Tornado for the JLA or the JSA, respectively. But Red Tornado declines and explains that he is content in his role as Young Justice's mentor, offering them the guidance that the JLA and JSA once offered him.
Appearing in "Stormchasers"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Mister Terrific (Mentioned only)
- Young Justice
Other Characters:
- Dan
Locations:
- Ohio
- Johnsville
- Johnsville
Synopsis for "The Ghost of Stagg Manor"
Simon Stagg was being haunted apparently by the ghost of Metamorpho begging Simon to open the vault in Stagg Mansion but to no avail.
During dinner, Stagg suggests to his daughter Sapphire about leaving Stagg Mansion but was interrupted by robbers ordering Simon to open his vault with Sapphire and Joseph Mason as hostages. Upon opening the vault, the Orb of Ra is exposed and the ghost of Metamorpho quickly went into it, restoring him. Metamorpho quickly made short work of the robbers. It was revealed that Simon Stagg's assistant Java was apparently also inside the vault in a device called the Rejavanator.
Appearing in "The Ghost of Stagg Manor"
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Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Robbers wearing JLA heroes' masks (Unnamed)
Other Characters:
- Java (Mentioned only)
Locations:
Items:
- Orb of Ra
- Rejavanator
Synopsis for "Telephone"
Director Bones is on a bet with Agent Cameron Chase on whether the Department of Extranormal Operations has a mole, started a rumor regarding the Ultra-Humanite. In less than an hour, members of the JLA and JSA confronted an office of the D.E.O. Confirming Chase's suspicion that there is no mole but merely a lax in security in communications by D.E.O. agents.
Appearing in "Telephone"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Department of Extranormal Operations
- Cameron Chase
- Collins
- Hansen
- Witt
Antagonists:
- Ultra-Humanite (Mentioned only)
Other Characters:
- Firestorm Matrix (Ronnie Raymond) (Cameo)
- JLA
- JSA
- Mister Terrific (Cameo)
- Sentinel
- Red Tornado (On a TV or computer screen)
Locations:
- New Earth
- Africa
- Kenya (Mentioned only)
- Europe (Mentioned only)
- North America
- United States of America
- New Jersey (Mentioned only)
- New York
- United States of America
- Africa
- Earth's Moon
Items:
Synopsis for "Profile Pages and Pinups"
Profiles
Appearing in "Profile Pages and Pinups"
Featured Characters:
- The Ancients
- Aquaman
- Captain Marvel
- Crimson Avenger
- Crimson Avenger (Lee Travis) (As a spirit)
- Faith
- Firestorm Matrix (Ronnie Raymond)
- Hourman
- Power Girl
- Star-Spangled Kid
Items
Notes
- The first story is a prelude to JLA/JSA: Virtue and Vice. The timing of these issues and line-ups of the teams means this likely occurs after JSA #40.
- The second story is a follow up to the events of JLA: Obsidian Age.
- This issue was reprinted in JSA Omnibus Vol. 1
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Justice League Recommended Reading
- Justice League of America (Volume 1)
- Justice League of America (Volume 2)
- Justice League of America (Volume 3)
- Justice League of America (Volume 4)
- Justice League of America (Volume 5)
- JLA (Volume 1)
- Justice League (Volume 1)
- Justice League (Volume 2)
- Justice League (Volume 3)
- Justice League (Volume 4)
- Justice League International (Volume 1)
- Justice League International (Volume 2)
- Justice League International (Volume 3)
- Justice League Europe (Volume 1)
- Justice League America (Volume 1)
- Justice League Task Force (Volume 1)
- Justice League Quarterly (Volume 1)
- Justice League Dark (Volume 1)
- Justice League Dark (Volume 2)
- Extreme Justice (Volume 1)
- Justice League Elite (Volume 1)
- Justice Society Recommended Reading
- Adventure Comics (Volume 1)
- All-Star Comics (Volume 1)
- All-Star Squadron (Volume 1)
- America vs. the Justice Society (Volume 1)
- Infinity Inc. (Volume 1)
- JSA (Volume 1)
- JSA: All Stars (Volume 1)
- JSA Classified (Volume 1)
- JSA: Strange Adventures (Volume 1)
- JSA vs. Kobra (Volume 1)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 1)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 2)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 3)
- Last Days of the Justice Society Special #1
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