Following the shattering events of Identity Crisis and Infinite Crisis, the Justice League disbanded-but as this suspenseful and emotionally powerful story begins, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are voting on who will be asked to join a new league. Meanwhile, the Red Tornado, a robot with a soul, is offered the thing he wants most: a human body. But when his robot body subsequently disappears, the Tornado begins a harrowing trial that tests his resolve to remain flesh and blood as he finds himself central to a plot involving three classic Justice League villains and an immortal man who wants to die.

Here, Meltzer treats all the heroes, including such lesser-known ones as Black Lightning and Vixen, with respect and insight; makes good use of supporting players, like the Metal Men; and even teaches the three icons holding the others in judgment a lesson in humility. With his powerful figures, Benes proves himself an excellent exponent of the idealized realism of superhero comics. With some gore, this is for teens and up and is strongly recommended.