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| Quotation = IMPERIEX! If you want war...I'll give you WAR!
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| Quotation = [[Imperiex-Prime (New Earth)|IMPERIEX]]! If you want war '''— I'll give you WAR!'''
 
| Speaker = [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]
 
| Speaker = [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]
   
 
| StoryTitle1 = A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
 
| StoryTitle1 = A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
 
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J'onn J'onzz is floating in space battered from battle calling telepathically to Superman for help. Green Lantern tells the rest of the Justice League that Martian Manhunter is down and their telepathic link may not hold. He uses his power ring to send missiles toward an enemy, while the Flash helps them along, claiming that although the alien alliance has suffered a setback, "the Justice League is the best line of defense for Earth!" He is soon, however, zapped by an Imperiex probe along with Plastic Man. As Imperiex continues to attack the League, Aquaman and Wonder Woman fight on, despite their fallen colleagues. They wonder where Batman and Superman could possibly be, and Imperiex taunts them saying they are both dead and it will be Superman's fault for the demolition of the galaxy.
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J'onn J'onzz is floating in space battered from battle calling telepathically to Superman for help. Green Lantern tells the rest of the Justice League that Martian Manhunter is down and their telepathic link may not hold. He uses his power ring to send missiles toward an enemy, while the Flash helps them along, claiming that although the alien alliance has suffered a setback, "the Justice League is the best line of defense for Earth!" He is soon, however, zapped by an Imperiex probe along with Plastic Man. As Imperiex continues to attack the League, Aquaman and Wonder Woman fight on, despite their fallen colleagues. They wonder where Batman and Superman could possibly be, and Imperiex taunts them, saying they are both dead and it will be Superman's fault for the demolition of the galaxy.
   
On Earth, in Gotham City, Batman is having trouble keeping contact with [[Oracle (New Earth)|Oracle]], who does manage to relay the message that besides Gotham, Topeka, Kansas has also been hit. Batman asks her to round-up Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and even Huntress if she must. He also tells her to contact the Justice League and tell them that Gotham is his priority.
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On Earth, in Gotham City, Batman is having trouble keeping contact with [[Oracle (New Earth)|Oracle]], who does manage to relay the message that besides Gotham, Topeka, Kansas, has also been hit. Batman asks her to round-up Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and even Huntress if she must. He also tells her to contact the Justice League and tell them that Gotham is his priority.
   
In Smallville, Kansas, Superman, continuing from [[Superman Vol 2 172|Superman #172]], flies off to the aid of the League through an emergency signal warning of aftershocks in Kansas. He arrives in time to save Aquaman from a probe by ripping its hand off. He explains that although the armor is for energy containment, he cauterized it as he flew by so it would not explode. Wonder Woman, however, attacked the probe with her shield, despite Superman's warning, and it explodes, nearly killing her. Superman pleads that Wonder Woman is not dead, and he does hear a faint heartbeat. Aquaman reminds him that they need to get the rest of the League to safety, while Maxima and Starfire show up with their ship, offering to help. As Superman flies off with Wonder Woman in his arms to the Space Ark, they inform Aquaman that one of the probes hit Atlantis and he tells them that if Atlantis falls, then so will rest of the Earth. He makes his way to a transporter to leave. On the Space Ark, Superman brings Wonder Woman to Hippolyta, who left the [[Justice Society of America]] when she heard about her daughter, telling her that Wonder Woman needs her help.
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In Smallville, Kansas, Superman (continuing from [[Superman Vol 2 172|Superman #172]]) flies off to the aid of the League through an emergency signal warning of aftershocks in Kansas. He arrives in time to save Aquaman from a probe by ripping its hand off. He explains that although the armor is for energy containment, he cauterized it as he flew by so it would not explode. Wonder Woman, however, attacks the probe with her shield despite Superman's warning, and it explodes, nearly killing her. Superman pleads that Wonder Woman is not dead, and he does hear a faint heartbeat. Aquaman reminds him that they need to get the rest of the League to safety, while Maxima and Starfire show up with their ship, offering to help. As Superman flies off with Wonder Woman in his arms to the Space Ark, they inform Aquaman that one of the probes hit Atlantis and he tells them that if Atlantis falls, then so will rest of the Earth. He makes his way to a transporter to leave. On the Space Ark, Superman brings Wonder Woman to Hippolyta, who left the [[Justice Society|Justice Society of America]] when she heard about her daughter, telling her that Wonder Woman needs her help.
   
At the White House, General Rock is informing President Luthor of all of the major cities which have been targeted by the probes, including Topeka, Krasnoyarsk, Frankfurt, and Atlantis, however, Luthor already knows all of the information despite the fact that it just came in from N.O.R.A.D. Veridium, the robotic personality of Doc Magnus, explains that they have found new information on Imperiex. The Imperiex mind controls all of the probes as a hive-mind, and the cities which have been attacked are each at the dead center of their continent. Luthor asks who Earth has left to defend itself, now that the Justice League is done. General Rock lists the Justice Society, the Titans, and Young Justice, and Luthor calls for all of them.
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At the White House, General Rock is informing President Luthor of all of the major cities that have been targeted by the probes, including Topeka, Krasnoyarsk, Frankfurt and Atlantis, however, Luthor already knows all of the information despite the fact that it just came in from N.O.R.A.D. Veridium, the robotic personality of Doc Magnus, explains that they have found new information on Imperiex. The Imperiex mind controls all of the probes as a hive-mind, and the cities that have been attacked are each at the dead center of their continent. Luthor asks who Earth has left to defend itself, now that the Justice League is done. General Rock lists the Justice Society, the Titans and Young Justice, and Luthor calls for all of them.
   
 
In each of the cities, there are defenders for the Earth. In Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Blue Beetle's team of himself, Booster Gold, and Guy Gardner are fighting a probe, who apparently kills Gardner. In Frankfurt, General Zod is defending, in Zaire the Titans are fighting, and the Outsiders are fighting a probe at the South Pole.
 
In each of the cities, there are defenders for the Earth. In Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Blue Beetle's team of himself, Booster Gold, and Guy Gardner are fighting a probe, who apparently kills Gardner. In Frankfurt, General Zod is defending, in Zaire the Titans are fighting, and the Outsiders are fighting a probe at the South Pole.
   
On the Space Ark, a bed-ridden Green Lantern asks Superman if they won. Superman tells him to get some rest while the Flash lays next to him in a similar condition. Lois appears and runs to give Superman a hug. While they share a private moment with her asking what happened, Maxima approaches, telling Superman that Atlantis is under attack and he is needed. He tells Lois he needs her to stay safe as he flies off to help.
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On the Space Ark, a bed-ridden Green Lantern asks Superman if they won. Superman tells him to get some rest while the Flash lies next to him in a similar condition. Lois appears and runs to give Superman a hug. While they share a private moment with her asking what happened, Maxima approaches, telling Superman that Atlantis is under attack and he is needed. He tells Lois he needs her to stay safe as he flies off to help.
   
In Atlantis, Aquaman says his goodbyes to Mera, Tempest, and Garth, telling them to keep the city safe if he should fall. Aquaman then goes off to fight the probe himself. While attacking he asks for Father Neptune to give him strength, and finally is able to give the final blow to the probe. This, however, causes an energy explosion and apparently kills Aquaman. Superman makes it to Atlantis in time to see the explosion, and realizes that Aquaman is dead. His cry is mighty as it parts much of the sea, yelling "IMPERIEX! If you want war...I'll give you WAR!"
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In Atlantis, Aquaman says his goodbyes to Mera and Tempest, telling them to keep the city safe if he should fall. Aquaman then goes off to fight the probe himself. While attacking, he asks for Father Neptune to give him strength, and finally is able to give the final blow to the probe. This, however, causes an energy explosion and apparently kills Aquaman. Superman makes it to Atlantis in time to see the explosion, and realizes that Aquaman is dead. His cry is mighty as it parts much of the sea, yelling "IMPERIEX! If you want war...I'll give you WAR!"
   
 
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'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Justice League of America (New Earth)|JLA]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Justice League of America (New Earth)|JLA]]}}
:* {{apn|[[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]|Superman Vol 2 #172|Adventures of Superman #594}}
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** {{a|[[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]}}
:* {{a|[[J'onn J'onzz (New Earth)|Martian Manhunter]]}}
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** {{a|[[J'onn J'onzz (New Earth)|Martian Manhunter]]}}
:* {{apn|[[Kyle Rayner (New Earth)|Green Lantern]]|Action Comics #780|Superman Vol 2 #173}}
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** {{a|[[Kyle Rayner (New Earth)|Green Lantern]]}}
:* {{a|[[Wallace West (New Earth)|The Flash]]}}
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** {{a|[[Wallace West (New Earth)|The Flash]]}}
:* {{a|[[Patrick O'Brian (New Earth)|Plastic Man]]}}
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** {{a|[[Patrick O'Brian (New Earth)|Plastic Man]]}}
:* {{a|[[Diana of Themyscira (New Earth)|Wonder Woman]]}}
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** {{a|[[Diana of Themyscira (New Earth)|Wonder Woman]]}}
:* {{apn|[[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]]|Action Comics #780|JLA #70}} {{ApDeath}}
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** {{a|[[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]]}} {{ApDeath}}
:* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman]]|Batman: Our Worlds at War #1|Batman #593}}
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** {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman]]}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Hippolyta (New Earth)|Hippolyta]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Hippolyta (New Earth)|Hippolyta]]}}
* {{apn|[[Alexander Luthor (New Earth)|President Lex Luthor]]|Action Comics #780|Adventures of Superman #594}}
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* {{a|[[Alexander Luthor (New Earth)|President Lex Luthor]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Franklin Rock (New Earth)|General Frank Rock]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Franklin Rock (New Earth)|General Frank Rock]]}}
 
* {{a|[[William Magnus (New Earth)|Doc Magnus]]}}
 
* {{a|[[William Magnus (New Earth)|Doc Magnus]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois Lane]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois Lane]]}}
'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
 
* {{a|[[Imperiex Probes]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Imperiex Probes]]}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[Barbara Gordon (New Earth)|Oracle]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Barbara Gordon (New Earth)|Oracle]]}}
 
* Justice League Reserves
 
* Justice League Reserves
:* {{a|[[Linda Danvers (New Earth)|Supergirl]]}}
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** {{a|[[Linda Danvers (New Earth)|Supergirl]]}}
* {{a|[[Theodore Kord (New Earth)|Blue Beetle]]}}
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** {{a|[[Theodore Kord (New Earth)|Blue Beetle]]}}
:* {{a|[[Michael Jon Carter (New Earth)|Booster Gold]]}}
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** {{a|[[Michael Carter (New Earth)|Booster Gold]]}}
:* {{apn|[[Guy Gardner (New Earth)|Warrior]]|Green Lantern Vol 3 #136|Action Comics #785}} {{ApDeath}}
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** {{a|[[Guy Gardner (New Earth)|Warrior]]}} {{ApDeath}}
* {{a|[[Avruiskin of Pokolistan (New Earth)|General Zod II]]}}
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* {{a|[[Avruskin (New Earth)|General Zod II]]}}
:* {{a|[[Ignition (New Earth)|Ignition]]}}
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** {{a|[[Ignition (New Earth)|Ignition]]}}
:* {{a|[[Faora (New Earth)|Faora]]}}
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** {{a|[[Faora (New Earth)|Faora]]}}
* {{a|[[Titans]]}}
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* {{a|[[Titans (New Earth)|Titans]]}}
:* {{apn|[[Donna Troy (New Earth)|Troia]]|Titans #32|Titans #33}}
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** {{a|[[Donna Troy (New Earth)|Troia]]}}
:* {{a|[[Jesse Chambers (New Earth)|Jesse Quick]]}}
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** {{a|[[Jesse Chambers (New Earth)|Jesse Quick]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Outsiders (New Earth)|Outsiders]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Outsiders (New Earth)|Outsiders]]}}
:* {{a|[[Brion Markov (New Earth)|Geo-Force]]}}
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** {{a|[[Brion Markov (New Earth)|Geo-Force]]}}
:* {{a|[[Kimiyo Hoshi (New Earth)|Doctor Light]]}}
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** {{a|[[Kimiyo Hoshi (New Earth)|Doctor Light]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Garth (New Earth)|Tempest]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Garth (New Earth)|Tempest]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Nuidis Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Nuidis Vulko (New Earth)|Vulko]]}}
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* {{a|[[Kon-El (New Earth)|Superboy]]}} {{Picture}}
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* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]}} {{Picture}}
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* {{a|[[Courtney Whitmore (New Earth)|Star-Spangled Kid]]}} {{Picture}}
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* {{a|[[Bart Allen (New Earth)|Impulse]]}} {{Picture}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
 
* Outer Space
 
* Outer Space
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* {{a|[[Smallville, Kansas|Smallville]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Smallville, Kansas|Smallville]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Washington, D.C.]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Washington, D.C.]]}}
:* {{a|[[White House|The White House]]}}
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** {{a|[[White House|The White House]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Russia]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Russia]]}}
:* Krasnoyarsk
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** Krasnoyarsk
 
* {{a|[[Germany]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Germany]]}}
:* {{a|[[Frankfurt]]}}
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** {{a|[[Frankfurt]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Democratic Republic of the Congo|Zaire]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Democratic Republic of the Congo|Zaire]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Antarctica]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Antarctica]]}}
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'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gold Armor]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Gold Armor]]}}
* {{a|[[Aquaman's Armor]]}}
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* {{a|[[Trident of Neptune |Neptune's Trident]]}}
* {{a|[[Trident of Neptune |Neptune´s Trident]]}}
 
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
* {{a|[[Space Ark]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Space Ark]]}}
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| Notes =
 
| Notes =
| Trivia = *Throughout the story, the speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor is recounted. This shows that Imperiex's attack was a surprise, mirroring that of the Japanese attack during [[World War II]].
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| Trivia = * Throughout the story, the speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor is recounted. This shows that Imperiex's attack was a surprise, mirroring that of the Japanese attack during [[World War II]].
 
| Recommended =
 
| Recommended =
 
| Links =
 
| Links =

Revision as of 18:35, 11 September 2019

"A Date Which Will Live in Infamy": J'onn J'onzz is floating in space battered from battle calling telepathically to Superman for help. Green Lantern tells the rest of the Justice League that Martian Manhunter is down and their telepathic link may not hold. He uses his power ring to send missile

Quote1 IMPERIEX! If you want war — I'll give you WAR! Quote2
Superman

JLA: Our Worlds at War #1 is an issue of the series Our Worlds at War (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 2001.

Synopsis for "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy"

J'onn J'onzz is floating in space battered from battle calling telepathically to Superman for help. Green Lantern tells the rest of the Justice League that Martian Manhunter is down and their telepathic link may not hold. He uses his power ring to send missiles toward an enemy, while the Flash helps them along, claiming that although the alien alliance has suffered a setback, "the Justice League is the best line of defense for Earth!" He is soon, however, zapped by an Imperiex probe along with Plastic Man. As Imperiex continues to attack the League, Aquaman and Wonder Woman fight on, despite their fallen colleagues. They wonder where Batman and Superman could possibly be, and Imperiex taunts them, saying they are both dead and it will be Superman's fault for the demolition of the galaxy.

On Earth, in Gotham City, Batman is having trouble keeping contact with Oracle, who does manage to relay the message that besides Gotham, Topeka, Kansas, has also been hit. Batman asks her to round-up Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and even Huntress if she must. He also tells her to contact the Justice League and tell them that Gotham is his priority.

In Smallville, Kansas, Superman (continuing from Superman #172) flies off to the aid of the League through an emergency signal warning of aftershocks in Kansas. He arrives in time to save Aquaman from a probe by ripping its hand off. He explains that although the armor is for energy containment, he cauterized it as he flew by so it would not explode. Wonder Woman, however, attacks the probe with her shield despite Superman's warning, and it explodes, nearly killing her. Superman pleads that Wonder Woman is not dead, and he does hear a faint heartbeat. Aquaman reminds him that they need to get the rest of the League to safety, while Maxima and Starfire show up with their ship, offering to help. As Superman flies off with Wonder Woman in his arms to the Space Ark, they inform Aquaman that one of the probes hit Atlantis and he tells them that if Atlantis falls, then so will rest of the Earth. He makes his way to a transporter to leave. On the Space Ark, Superman brings Wonder Woman to Hippolyta, who left the Justice Society of America when she heard about her daughter, telling her that Wonder Woman needs her help.

At the White House, General Rock is informing President Luthor of all of the major cities that have been targeted by the probes, including Topeka, Krasnoyarsk, Frankfurt and Atlantis, however, Luthor already knows all of the information despite the fact that it just came in from N.O.R.A.D. Veridium, the robotic personality of Doc Magnus, explains that they have found new information on Imperiex. The Imperiex mind controls all of the probes as a hive-mind, and the cities that have been attacked are each at the dead center of their continent. Luthor asks who Earth has left to defend itself, now that the Justice League is done. General Rock lists the Justice Society, the Titans and Young Justice, and Luthor calls for all of them.

In each of the cities, there are defenders for the Earth. In Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Blue Beetle's team of himself, Booster Gold, and Guy Gardner are fighting a probe, who apparently kills Gardner. In Frankfurt, General Zod is defending, in Zaire the Titans are fighting, and the Outsiders are fighting a probe at the South Pole.

On the Space Ark, a bed-ridden Green Lantern asks Superman if they won. Superman tells him to get some rest while the Flash lies next to him in a similar condition. Lois appears and runs to give Superman a hug. While they share a private moment with her asking what happened, Maxima approaches, telling Superman that Atlantis is under attack and he is needed. He tells Lois he needs her to stay safe as he flies off to help.

In Atlantis, Aquaman says his goodbyes to Mera and Tempest, telling them to keep the city safe if he should fall. Aquaman then goes off to fight the probe himself. While attacking, he asks for Father Neptune to give him strength, and finally is able to give the final blow to the probe. This, however, causes an energy explosion and apparently kills Aquaman. Superman makes it to Atlantis in time to see the explosion, and realizes that Aquaman is dead. His cry is mighty as it parts much of the sea, yelling "IMPERIEX! If you want war...I'll give you WAR!"

Appearing in "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

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Trivia

  • Throughout the story, the speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt on the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor is recounted. This shows that Imperiex's attack was a surprise, mirroring that of the Japanese attack during World War II.


See Also


Links and References

Superman Our Worlds at War Vol 1 TP
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Our Worlds at War Crossover
The events from this issue or series are related to Our Worlds at War, during which Imperiex-Prime, a galactic giant attempted the complete annihilation of the Universe, with the nexus point being Earth.
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