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| Title = DC Comics: The New 52
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| Title = The New 52: FCBD Special Edition
 
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| Month = 6
 
| Month = 6
 
| Year = 2012
 
| Year = 2012
| OneShot = DC Comics
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| OneShot = Pandora; Justice League
   
 
| Executive Editor = Eddie Berganza
 
| Executive Editor = Eddie Berganza
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| StoryTitle1 = Trinity War Preview
 
| StoryTitle1 = Trinity War Preview
| Synopsis1 = Centuries in the past, the story opens with a narration by a [[Pandora (New Earth)|weeping woman]], telling the story of how when humans first discovered magic, the first to do so felt it was their responsibility to protect humanity and punish those who would harm it. An [[Jebediah of Canaan (New Earth)|imposing man]] flanked by several other mages speaks to three people before him, telling them that they have been summoned to the [[Rock of Eternity (New Earth)|Rock of Eternity]] to be judged for their crimes against humanity. He calls them the [[Trinity of Sin]], as they are the greatest offenders in human history. [[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|A man in blue robes]] begs for forgiveness as the wizard proclaims their sentence shall be for eternity each. Rebuffing his please for forgiveness, he tosses several pieces of silver at the man. As the metal forms a necklace around his neck, his hair and eyes turn white. The wizard states that he will walk the world as a "stranger to man, as a witness to what greed can do" before making him disappear. Upon asking who will be sentenced next, [[Charles Victor Szasz (New Earth)|another man]] proclaims that he will not beg the wizards for forgiveness and that, unless they kill him, he will return for vengeance. In response, another wizard states that he will forget his name and everyone else, making his face become featureless before causing him to disappear. At last, the wizards address the woman (referred to as Pandora), asking if she has anything to say before her sentence. She meekly replies that she does not know what she did wrong. In anger, the wizards proclaim that she opened [[Pandora's Box|The Box]], unleashing tragedy and torment upon the world. Crying, she says she does not want to be evil before the wizards banish her as well. She remarks that she was sentenced to an eternity of loneliness and pain and of being told she is evil for opening a box.
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| Synopsis1 = Centuries in the past, the story opens with a narration by a [[Pandora (Prime Earth)|weeping woman]], telling the story of how when humans first discovered magic, the first to do so felt it was their responsibility to protect humanity and punish those who would harm it. An [[Jebediah of Canaan (Prime Earth)|imposing man]] flanked by several other mages speaks to three people before him, telling them that they have been summoned to the [[Rock of Eternity]] to be judged for their crimes against humanity. He calls them the [[Trinity of Sin]], as they are the greatest offenders in human history. [[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|A man in blue robes]] begs for forgiveness as the wizard proclaims their sentence shall be for eternity each. Rebuffing his please for forgiveness, he tosses several pieces of silver at the man. As the metal forms a necklace around his neck, his hair and eyes turn white. The wizard states that he will walk the world as a "stranger to man, as a witness to what greed can do" before making him disappear. Upon asking who will be sentenced next, [[Question (Prime Earth)|another man]] proclaims that he will not beg the wizards for forgiveness and that, unless they kill him, he will return for vengeance. In response, another wizard states that he will forget his name and everyone else, making his face become featureless before causing him to disappear. At last, the wizards address the woman (referred to as Pandora), asking if she has anything to say before her sentence. She meekly replies that she does not know what she did wrong. In anger, the wizards proclaim that she opened [[Pandora's Box|The Box]], unleashing tragedy and torment upon the world. Crying, she says she does not want to be evil before the wizards banish her as well. She remarks that she was sentenced to an eternity of loneliness and pain and of being told she is evil for opening a box.
   
In [[The Red Room]] and the present, several scientists (one of them [[Silas Stone (New Earth)|Silas Stone]]) are looking over the remains of an android, presumably [[Amazo (New Earth)|Amazo]]. A computer states that lockdown is occurring, prompting Doctor Stone to state that some has been interfering with the Red Room's collected technology and forcing inactive machinery to turn on. Another scientist, referred to as Sarah Thomas, says that Silas' son [[Victor Stone (New Earth)|Victor]], now the hero Cyborg, is needed to figure out the source of the problem. Stone responds that Victor has been ignoring his calls, prompting Thomas to criticize Stone's treatment of his son; as of late, he has been more interested in seeing the machine his son is than the man he's become. Silas counters that, if the technology used to save Victor's life had existed ten years ago, his wife would still be alive. Their conversation is interrupted by another scientist, stating he'd gotten a monitor working that would show them images from another universe. Sure enough, on the screen is images of the [[Earth 2]] [[Bruce Wayne (Earth 2)|Batman]], [[Kal-L (Earth 2)|Superman]], [[Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)|Wonder Woman]], [[Helena Wayne (Earth 2)|Robin]], [[Kara Zor-El (Earth 2)|Supergirl]], [[Alan Scott (Earth 2)|Green Lantern]], and [[Jason Garrick (Earth 2)|The Flash]] before the link dies. Pandora is seen in the background walking away, saying what she needed was not there.
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In the [[Red Room]] and the present, several scientists (one of them [[Silas Stone (Prime Earth)|Silas Stone]]) are looking over the remains of an android, presumably [[Amazo (Prime Earth)|Amazo]]. A computer states that lockdown is occurring, prompting Doctor Stone to state that some has been interfering with the Red Room's collected technology and forcing inactive machinery to turn on. Another scientist, referred to as Sarah Thomas, says that Silas' son [[Victor Stone (Prime Earth)|Victor]], now the hero Cyborg, is needed to figure out the source of the problem. Stone responds that Victor has been ignoring his calls, prompting Thomas to criticize Stone's treatment of his son; as of late, he has been more interested in seeing the machine his son is than the man he's become. Silas counters that, if the technology used to save Victor's life had existed ten years ago, his wife would still be alive. Their conversation is interrupted by another scientist, stating he'd gotten a monitor working that would show them images from another universe. Sure enough, on the screen is images of the [[Earth 2]] [[Bruce Wayne (Earth 2)|Batman]], [[Kal-El (Earth 2)|Superman]], [[Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)|Wonder Woman]], [[Helena Wayne (Earth 2)|Robin]], [[Kara Zor-El (Earth 2)|Supergirl]], [[Alan Scott (Earth 2)|Green Lantern]], and [[Jason Garrick (Earth 2)|The Flash]] before the link dies. Pandora is seen in the background walking away, saying what she needed was not there.
   
Inside [[A.R.G.U.S.]], [[Steven Trevor (New Earth)|Steve Trevor]] mentions to [[Etta Candy (New Earth)|Etta Candy]] how the [[Justice League of America|Justice League]] recently defeated [[Anthony Ives (New Earth)|Professor Ivo's]] android, the same one seen in The Red Room. Etta argues that, despite this, they still caused millions of dollars worth of property damage during the battle, Trevor laughing it off as the fault of [[Oliver Queen (New Earth)|Green Arrow]], a story they spread to keep the League's reputation clean. Candy mentions that they had lost track of the [[Ravagers (Prime Earth)|super-human teens]] in Alaska, their increasing information on [[Talia al Ghul (New Earth)|Talia al Ghul's]] recruitment, and that [[Tracy Trevor|Trevor's sister]] had called to ask him to come to dinner. He responds with, "Maybe," which prompts Etta to remind him he's cancelled on her every time she'd asked. He argues that he's simply too busy most of the time, changing his answer to, "Probably," to appease her. He notices a book on the table (the same written by [[David Graves (Prime Earth)|David Graves]]), Candy saying it arrived that morning with no return address, fingerprints, or DNA to speak of. Their conversation is interrupted when a voice on the intercom alerts them that someone has broken into [[The Black Room]] [[Justice League Dark Vol 1 11|again]].
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Inside [[A.R.G.U.S. (Prime Earth)|A.R.G.U.S.]], [[Steven Trevor (Prime Earth)|Steve Trevor]] mentions to [[Etta Candy (Prime Earth)|Etta Candy]] how the [[Justice League]] recently defeated [[Anthony Ivo (Prime Earth)|Professor Ivo's]] android, the same one seen in The Red Room. Etta argues that, despite this, they still caused millions of dollars worth of property damage during the battle, Trevor laughing it off as the fault of [[Green Arrow (Oliver Queen)|Green Arrow]], a story they spread to keep the League's reputation clean. Candy mentions that they had lost track of the [[Ravagers (Prime Earth)|super-human teens]] in Alaska, their increasing information on [[Talia al Ghul (Prime Earth)|Talia al Ghul's]] recruitment, and that [[Tracy Trevor|Trevor's sister]] had called to ask him to come to dinner. He responds with, "Maybe," which prompts Etta to remind him he's cancelled on her every time she'd asked. He argues that he's simply too busy most of the time, changing his answer to, "Probably," to appease her. He notices a book on the table (the same written by [[David Graves (Prime Earth)|David Graves]]), Candy saying it arrived that morning with no return address, fingerprints, or DNA to speak of. Their conversation is interrupted when a voice on the intercom alerts them that someone has broken into the [[Black Room]] [[Justice League Dark Vol 1 11|again]].
   
Rushing in with a group of armed guards, Trevor confronts Pandora. She lifts a tarp off a case before drawing a gun at the men. She remarks that the his collection is impressive, but what she has found belongs to her. Firing at the men, her magic bullets disorient the men long enough for her to shoot the lock off the case and grab the Box. Trevor attempts a counterattack with his men, but Pandora escapes too quickly. Angered, Trevor remarks that the Room should have prevented her from using magic inside it, while a voice remarks that Doctor Stone reported a cyber attack on The Red Room. He orders all the Rooms to be locked down, mentioning one called "The Circus" being of greatest importance. He then demands the presence of [[Nommo Balewa (New Earth)|Doctor Mist]], [[Alba Garcia (Prime Earth)|Black Orchid]], and [[John Constantine (New Earth)|John Constantine]]. One guard remarks that they should call the Justice League, though Trevor cryptically replies that, "It's just a matter of time before this ALL comes crashing down."
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Rushing in with a group of armed guards, Trevor confronts Pandora. She lifts a tarp off a case before drawing a gun at the men. She remarks that the his collection is impressive, but what she has found belongs to her. Firing at the men, her magic bullets disorient the men long enough for her to shoot the lock off the case and grab the Box. Trevor attempts a counterattack with his men, but Pandora escapes too quickly. Angered, Trevor remarks that the Room should have prevented her from using magic inside it, while a voice remarks that Doctor Stone reported a cyber attack on the Red Room. He orders all the Rooms to be locked down, mentioning one called "The Circus" being of greatest importance. He then demands the presence of [[Nommo Balewa (Prime Earth)|Doctor Mist]], [[Alba Garcia (Prime Earth)|Black Orchid]], and [[John Constantine (Prime Earth)|John Constantine]]. One guard remarks that they should call the Justice League, though Trevor cryptically replies that, "It's just a matter of time before this ALL comes crashing down."
   
Elsewhere, Pandora marvels at the Box, remarking that, this time, she is aware of what she's dealing with, and that it '''must''' be dealt with, even if it were to mean the end of the Justice League. In the near future, [[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman]] is seen in possession of the Box, trying to escape from a green chain. Ensnared, the new [[Simon Baz (Prime Earth)|Green Lantern]] smugly states that he's not of afraid of Batman, only to have acid sprayed in his face as Batman remarks that he may be Green Lantern, but he's no [[Hal Jordan (New Earth)|Hal Jordan]]. Unaffected, he says that he lied to them, and so did the rest of the Justice League; the war happening now was their fault. [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]] flies in, smashing Green Lantern in the face with a stone pillar, saying he should worry about him instead of Batman. Behind them all, numerous heroes and villains do battle.
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Elsewhere, Pandora marvels at the Box, remarking that, this time, she is aware of what she's dealing with, and that it '''must''' be dealt with, even if it were to mean the end of the Justice League. In the near future, [[Batman (Bruce Wayne)|Batman]] is seen in possession of the Box, trying to escape from a green chain. Ensnared, the new [[Simon Baz (Prime Earth)|Green Lantern]] smugly states that he's not of afraid of Batman, only to have acid sprayed in his face as Batman remarks that he may be Green Lantern, but he's no [[Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)|Hal Jordan]]. Unaffected, he says that he lied to them, and so did the rest of the Justice League; the war happening now was their fault. [[Superman (Clark Kent)|Superman]] flies in, smashing Green Lantern in the face with a stone pillar, saying he should worry about him instead of Batman. Behind them all, numerous heroes and villains do battle.
   
 
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'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Pandora (New Earth)|Pandora]]}}
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* {{A|[[Pandora (Prime Earth)|Pandora]]}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* {{A|[[Etta Candy (New Earth)|Etta Candy]]}}
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* {{A|[[Etta Candy (Prime Earth)|Etta Candy]]}}
* {{A|[[Silas Stone (New Earth)|Silas Stone]]}}
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* {{A|[[Silas Stone (Prime Earth)|Silas Stone]]}}
* {{A|[[Steven Trevor (New Earth)|Steve Trevor]]}}
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* {{A|[[Steven Trevor (Prime Earth)|Steve Trevor]]}}
* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman]]}}
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* {{A|[[Bruce Wayne (Prime Earth)|Batman]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Simon Baz (Prime Earth)|Green Lantern (Simon Baz)]]}} {{1st}}
 
* {{A|[[Simon Baz (Prime Earth)|Green Lantern (Simon Baz)]]}} {{1st}}
 
* {{A|[[Teth-Adam (Prime Earth)|Black Adam]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Teth-Adam (Prime Earth)|Black Adam]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Boston Brand (Prime Earth)|Deadman]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Boston Brand (Prime Earth)|Deadman]]}}
* {{A|[[Bartholomew Allen (New Earth)|The Flash]]}}
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* {{A|[[Barry Allen (Prime Earth)|The Flash]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Francisco Ramon (Prime Earth)|Vibe]]}} {{1st}}
 
* {{A|[[Francisco Ramon (Prime Earth)|Vibe]]}} {{1st}}
* {{A|[[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]}}
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* {{A|[[Kal-El (Prime Earth)|Superman]]}}
* {{A|[[Diana of Themyscira (New Earth)|Wonder Woman]]}}
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* {{A|[[Diana of Themyscira (Prime Earth)|Wonder Woman]]}}
* {{A|[[Mera (New Earth)|Mera]]}}
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* {{A|[[Mera (Prime Earth)|Mera]]}}
* {{A|[[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]]}}
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* {{A|[[Arthur Curry (Prime Earth)|Aquaman]]}}
* {{A|[[Emily Sung (New Earth)|Element Woman]]}}
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* {{A|[[Emily Sung (Prime Earth)|Element Woman]]}}
* {{A|[[Victor Stone (New Earth)|Cyborg]]}}
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* {{A|[[Victor Stone (Prime Earth)|Cyborg]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Katar Hol (Prime Earth)|Hawkman]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Katar Hol (Prime Earth)|Hawkman]]}}
* {{A|[[Rhonda Pineda (Prime Earth)|The Atom]]}} {{1st}}
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* {{A|[[Rhonda Pineda (Earth 3)|The Atom]]}} {{1st}}
* {{A|[[Oliver Queen (New Earth)|Green Arrow]]}}
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* {{A|[[Oliver Queen (Prime Earth)|Green Arrow]]}}
 
'''Villains:'''
 
'''Villains:'''
 
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* <br/>
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* {{A|[[Circle of Eternity]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Circle of Eternity]]}}
** {{A|[[Jebediah of Canaan (New Earth)|Shazam]]}}
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** {{A|[[Mamaragan (Prime Earth)|Shazam]]}}
* {{a|[[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|Phantom Stranger]]}}
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* {{A|[[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|Phantom Stranger]]}}
* {{A|[[Charles Victor Szasz (New Earth)|The Question]]}}
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* {{A|[[Question (Prime Earth)|The Question]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth 2)|Batman (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Bruce Wayne (Earth 2)|Batman (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
* {{a|[[Kal-L (Earth 2)|Superman (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
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* {{A|[[Kal-El (Earth 2)|Superman (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)|Wonder Woman (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)|Wonder Woman (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
* {{a|[[Kara Zor-El (Earth 2)|Supergirl (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
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* {{A|[[Kara Zor-El (Earth 2)|Supergirl (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Helena Wayne (Earth 2)|Robin (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Helena Wayne (Earth 2)|Robin (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Parademons]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Parademons]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Alan Scott (Earth 2)|Alan Scott (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
 
* {{A|[[Alan Scott (Earth 2)|Alan Scott (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
* {{a|[[Jason Garrick (Earth 2)|Flash (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
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* {{A|[[Jason Garrick (Earth 2)|Flash (Earth 2)]]}} {{TV}}
* [[Anthony Ives (New Earth)|Professor Ivo]] {{mentioned}}
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* [[Anthony Ivo (Prime Earth)|Professor Ivo]] {{mentioned}}
 
* [[Ravagers (Prime Earth)|Ravagers]] {{mentioned}}
 
* [[Ravagers (Prime Earth)|Ravagers]] {{mentioned}}
* [[Talia al Ghul (New Earth)|Talia al Ghul]] {{mentioned}}
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* [[Talia al Ghul (Prime Earth)|Talia al Ghul]] {{mentioned}}
* [[Tracy Trevor (New Earth)|Tracy Trevor]] {{mentioned}}
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* [[Tracy Trevor (Prime Earth)|Tracy Trevor]] {{mentioned}}
* [[Nommo Balewa (New Earth)|Doctor Mist]] {{mentioned}}
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* [[Nommo Balewa (Prime Earth)|Doctor Mist]] {{mentioned}}
 
* [[Alba Garcia (Prime Earth)|Black Orchid]] {{mentioned}}
 
* [[Alba Garcia (Prime Earth)|Black Orchid]] {{mentioned}}
* [[John Constantine (New Earth)|John Constantine]] {{mentioned}}
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* [[John Constantine (Prime Earth)|John Constantine]] {{mentioned}}
* [[Hal Jordan (New Earth)|Hal Jordan]] {{mentioned}}
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* [[Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)|Hal Jordan]] {{mentioned}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
* {{A|[[Rock of Eternity (New Earth)|Rock of Eternity]]}}
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* {{A|[[Rock of Eternity]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Michigan]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Michigan]]}}
:* {{A|[[Detroit]]}}
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** {{A|[[Detroit]]}}
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*** {{A|[[Red Room]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Washington, D.C.]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Washington, D.C.]]}}
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** {{A|[[A.R.G.U.S. (Prime Earth)|A.R.G.U.S.]]}}
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*** {{A|[[The Black Room|Black Room]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Earth 2]]}} {{TV}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
* {{A|[[Pandora's Box|Pandora's box]]}}
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* {{A|[[Amazo (Prime Earth)|Amazo]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Green Bell of Uthool]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Green Lantern Ring]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Green Lantern Ring]]}}
* {{A|[[Medusa Mask]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Spear of Destiny]]}}
 
 
* {{A|[[Haunted M3 Stuart|Haunted Tank]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Haunted M3 Stuart|Haunted Tank]]}}
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* {{A|[[Heart of Darkness]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Lasso of Truth]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Lasso of Truth]]}}
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* {{A|[[Medusa Mask]]}}
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* {{A|[[Pandora's Box]]}}
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* {{A|[[Red Lantern Power Battery]]}}
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* {{A|[[Spear of Destiny]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Trick Arrows]]}}
 
* {{A|[[Trick Arrows]]}}
 
'''Vehicles:'''
 
'''Vehicles:'''
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| Notes = *This was a free issue, which was available in comic stores on May 5, 2012.
 
| Notes = *This was a free issue, which was available in comic stores on May 5, 2012.
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*The story teases [[Trinity War]], which would occur more than a year after this issue was published, starting in [[Justice League Vol 2 22|Justice League #22]] and continuing in [[Justice League of America Vol 3|Justice League of America]] and [[Justice League Dark Vol 1|Justice League Dark]].
 
*The end of the book features pages from [[The New 52|The New 52's]] Second Wave, including [[G.I. Combat Vol 3|G.I. Combat]], [[Batman Incorporated Vol 2|Batman Incorporated]], [[Dial H Vol 1|Dial H]], [[Earth 2 Vol 1|Earth 2]], [[Worlds' Finest Vol 1|World's Finest]], and [[Ravagers Vol 1|The Ravagers]].
 
*The end of the book features pages from [[The New 52|The New 52's]] Second Wave, including [[G.I. Combat Vol 3|G.I. Combat]], [[Batman Incorporated Vol 2|Batman Incorporated]], [[Dial H Vol 1|Dial H]], [[Earth 2 Vol 1|Earth 2]], [[Worlds' Finest Vol 1|World's Finest]], and [[Ravagers Vol 1|The Ravagers]].
 
*Many of the events in this comic are revisited and retold in [[Justice League Vol 2 0|Justice League #0]].
 
*Many of the events in this comic are revisited and retold in [[Justice League Vol 2 0|Justice League #0]].
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"Trinity War Preview": Centuries in the past, the story opens with a narration by a weeping woman, telling the story of how when humans first discovered magic, the first to do so felt it was their responsibility to protect humanity and punish those who would harm it. An

The New 52: FCBD Special Edition #1 is a one-shot with a cover date of June, 2012.

Synopsis for "Trinity War Preview"

Centuries in the past, the story opens with a narration by a weeping woman, telling the story of how when humans first discovered magic, the first to do so felt it was their responsibility to protect humanity and punish those who would harm it. An imposing man flanked by several other mages speaks to three people before him, telling them that they have been summoned to the Rock of Eternity to be judged for their crimes against humanity. He calls them the Trinity of Sin, as they are the greatest offenders in human history. A man in blue robes begs for forgiveness as the wizard proclaims their sentence shall be for eternity each. Rebuffing his please for forgiveness, he tosses several pieces of silver at the man. As the metal forms a necklace around his neck, his hair and eyes turn white. The wizard states that he will walk the world as a "stranger to man, as a witness to what greed can do" before making him disappear. Upon asking who will be sentenced next, another man proclaims that he will not beg the wizards for forgiveness and that, unless they kill him, he will return for vengeance. In response, another wizard states that he will forget his name and everyone else, making his face become featureless before causing him to disappear. At last, the wizards address the woman (referred to as Pandora), asking if she has anything to say before her sentence. She meekly replies that she does not know what she did wrong. In anger, the wizards proclaim that she opened The Box, unleashing tragedy and torment upon the world. Crying, she says she does not want to be evil before the wizards banish her as well. She remarks that she was sentenced to an eternity of loneliness and pain and of being told she is evil for opening a box.

In the Red Room and the present, several scientists (one of them Silas Stone) are looking over the remains of an android, presumably Amazo. A computer states that lockdown is occurring, prompting Doctor Stone to state that some has been interfering with the Red Room's collected technology and forcing inactive machinery to turn on. Another scientist, referred to as Sarah Thomas, says that Silas' son Victor, now the hero Cyborg, is needed to figure out the source of the problem. Stone responds that Victor has been ignoring his calls, prompting Thomas to criticize Stone's treatment of his son; as of late, he has been more interested in seeing the machine his son is than the man he's become. Silas counters that, if the technology used to save Victor's life had existed ten years ago, his wife would still be alive. Their conversation is interrupted by another scientist, stating he'd gotten a monitor working that would show them images from another universe. Sure enough, on the screen is images of the Earth 2 Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Supergirl, Green Lantern, and The Flash before the link dies. Pandora is seen in the background walking away, saying what she needed was not there.

Inside A.R.G.U.S., Steve Trevor mentions to Etta Candy how the Justice League recently defeated Professor Ivo's android, the same one seen in The Red Room. Etta argues that, despite this, they still caused millions of dollars worth of property damage during the battle, Trevor laughing it off as the fault of Green Arrow, a story they spread to keep the League's reputation clean. Candy mentions that they had lost track of the super-human teens in Alaska, their increasing information on Talia al Ghul's recruitment, and that Trevor's sister had called to ask him to come to dinner. He responds with, "Maybe," which prompts Etta to remind him he's cancelled on her every time she'd asked. He argues that he's simply too busy most of the time, changing his answer to, "Probably," to appease her. He notices a book on the table (the same written by David Graves), Candy saying it arrived that morning with no return address, fingerprints, or DNA to speak of. Their conversation is interrupted when a voice on the intercom alerts them that someone has broken into the Black Room again.

Rushing in with a group of armed guards, Trevor confronts Pandora. She lifts a tarp off a case before drawing a gun at the men. She remarks that the his collection is impressive, but what she has found belongs to her. Firing at the men, her magic bullets disorient the men long enough for her to shoot the lock off the case and grab the Box. Trevor attempts a counterattack with his men, but Pandora escapes too quickly. Angered, Trevor remarks that the Room should have prevented her from using magic inside it, while a voice remarks that Doctor Stone reported a cyber attack on the Red Room. He orders all the Rooms to be locked down, mentioning one called "The Circus" being of greatest importance. He then demands the presence of Doctor Mist, Black Orchid, and John Constantine. One guard remarks that they should call the Justice League, though Trevor cryptically replies that, "It's just a matter of time before this ALL comes crashing down."

Elsewhere, Pandora marvels at the Box, remarking that, this time, she is aware of what she's dealing with, and that it must be dealt with, even if it were to mean the end of the Justice League. In the near future, Batman is seen in possession of the Box, trying to escape from a green chain. Ensnared, the new Green Lantern smugly states that he's not of afraid of Batman, only to have acid sprayed in his face as Batman remarks that he may be Green Lantern, but he's no Hal Jordan. Unaffected, he says that he lied to them, and so did the rest of the Justice League; the war happening now was their fault. Superman flies in, smashing Green Lantern in the face with a stone pillar, saying he should worry about him instead of Batman. Behind them all, numerous heroes and villains do battle.

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