AVENGERS/JLA #4 ANNOTATIONS

[Eric J. Moreels]

ComiX-Fan concludes its compilation of annotated references for the mammoth Marvel/DC crossover series JLA/Avengers with the release of the list for issue #4.


AVENGERS/JLA #4 ANNOTATIONS

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: George Pérez
Colorist & Separator: Tom Smith
Letterer: Comicraft
Logo Design: John J. Hill

For Marvel:
Assistant Editors: Mark Sumerak & Andy Schmidt
Editor: Tom Brevoort
Managing Editor: David Bogart
Editor in Chief: Joe Quesada
President: Bill Jemas

For DC:
Associate Editor: Stephen Wacker
Editors: Mike Carlin & Dan Raspler
VP - Editorial: Dan Didio
President: Paul Levitz

Cover Date: March 2004
Cover Price: $5.95 US $9.25 CAN

Wraparound Cover: Superman wielding Thor's hammer and Captain America's shield.

Page 1: Galactus, a powerful cosmic entity in the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #48. His origin was first revealed in Thor (1st series) #169 and retold in Super-Villain Classics #1. Krona, or Entropy as he later became known in the DC Universe, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #40. Krona was also instrumental in setting up events for the Crisis on Infinite Earths, which prominently featured the hand surrounding the universe - a homage to how the DC Universe was created, first shown in Green Lantern (2nd series) #40.

Page 2, Panel 1: Metron, one of the New Gods in the DC Universe, first appeared in New Gods (1st series) #1.

Page 2, Panel 2: See the annotations for Page 7 for the items of power from the Marvel and DC Universes.

Pages 2-3: The DC and Marvel Earths converging is an homage to the cover of Crisis on Infinite Earths #5, where DC's two most well-known realities, Earth-1 and Earth-2, are similarly converged.

Page 3: The story title, "The Brave... and The Bold", is a homage to the classic DC Comics series, the first volume of which ran for 200 issues from 1955 until 1983. The JLA made their first appearance in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #28.

Page 4, Panel 2: Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy (1st series) #15, and first joined the Avengers in Avengers (1st series) #316.

Page 4, Panel 4: The New Warriors from the Marvel Universe, who first appeared as a team in Thor (1st series) #411. Members pictured are (from left to right, top to bottom) Nova I (first appeared in Nova (1st series) #1), Speedball (first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) Annual #22), Night Thrasher (first appeared in Thor (1st series) #411).

Page 4, Panel 5: The Defenders from the Marvel Universe, who first appeared as a team in Marvel Feature (1st series) #1. Members pictured are (from left to right, top to bottom) Nighthawk II (first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #69), Red Guardian III (first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #35), Gargoyle (first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #94), Valkyrie II (first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #3).

Page 4, Panel 6: Daredevil, blind superhero from the Marvel Universe who once declined Avengers membership, first appeared in Daredevil (1st series) #1.

Page 4, Panel 7: Captain Britain I, super-powered defender of Britain in the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Captain Britain (1st series) #1.

Page 4, Panel 8: Sabra, a super-strong Israeli mutant from the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #250.

Page 4, Panel 9: Trish Tilby (left), a news reporter in the Marvel Universe, first appeared in X-Factor (1st series) #7. Henry Gyrich (right), government liaison to the Avengers in the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #165.

Page 5, Panel 2: Members of DC Universe super-teams the Outsiders (first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #200), Infinity Inc. (first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25), and the Teen Titans (first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #60). Members pictured are (from left to right, top to bottom) Fury II (Infinity Inc., first appeared in Wonder Woman (1st series) #300), Nuklon (Infinity Inc., first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25), Cyborg (Teen Titans, first appeared in DC Comics Presents #26), Risk (Teen Titans, first appeared in Teen Titans (2nd series) #1), Wonder Girl I (Teen Titans, first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #60), Black Lightning (Outsiders, first appeared in Black Lightning (1st series) #1), Jericho (Teen Titans, first appeared in Tales of The Teen Titans #42), Star-Spangled Kid I (Infinity Inc., first appeared in Action Comics #40), Raven (Teen Titans, first appeared in DC Comics Presents #26).

Page 5, Panel 3: Bethany Snow, a news reporter in the DC Universe, first appeared in New Teen Titans (1st series) #22.

Page 5, Panel 4: Lana Lang (left), a news reporter in the DC Universe and formerly Superman's girlfriend, first appeared in Superboy (1st series) #10. Lois Lane (right), Superman's wife in the DC Universe, first appeared in Action Comics #1. The GBS is the Galaxy Broadcasting System for which both women worked.

Page 5, Panel 5: More members of DC Universe super-teams the Outsiders, Infinity Inc., and the Teen Titans. Members pictured are (from left to right, top to bottom) Jade (Infinity Inc., first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25), Starfire (Teen Titans, first appeared in DC Comics Presents #26), Terra (Teen Titans, first appeared in New Teen Titans (1st series) #26), Changeling (Teen Titans, first appeared as Beast Boy in Doom Patrol (1st series) #99 ), Prysm (Teen Titans, first appeared in Teen Titans (2nd series) #1), Halo (Outsiders, first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #200), Northwind (Infinity Inc., first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25), Argent (Teen Titans, first appeared in Teen Titans (2nd series) #1). Metropolis, home to Superman, is located in Delaware in the DC Universe and was first seen in Superman (1st series) #2. Gotham City, home to Batman, is located in New Jersey in the DC Universe and was first seen in Detective Comics #27.

Page 5, Panel 8: (from left to right) Tawny Young, a California-based TV reporter in the DC Universe, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #176. Catherine Cobert, former United Nations liaison for the Justice League Europe in the DC Universe, first appeared in Justice League International (1st series) #8. Maxwell Lord (incorrectly identified as Morgan Edge), former administrator of Justice League International, first appeared in Justice League #1. Jason Blood, host to the demon Etrigan in the DC Universe and a former JLA member, first appeared in Demon (1st series) #1.

Page 5, Panel 9: The JLA's Watchtower headquarters is located in the Moon's Sea of Tranquility in the DC Universe and was first seen in JLA #4.

Page 6, Panel 1: Members of the Avengers and the JLA as follows: (from left to right, top to bottom) Goliath I (Avengers, first appeared as Goliath I in Avengers (1st series) #28), Green Lantern II (JLA, first appeared in Showcase #22), Iron Man I (Avengers, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #39), Wonder Woman II (JLA, first appeared in All Star Comics (1st series) #8), Flash II (JLA, first appeared in Showcase #4), Vision II (Avengers, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #57), Aquaman (JLA, first appeared in More Fun Comics #73), Captain America I (Avengers, first appeared in Captain America Comics #1).

Page 6, Panel 5: (second from left) JLA member the Martian Manhunter, first appeared in Detective Comics #225.

Page 6, Panel 6: (right) Avengers member the Scarlet Witch, first appeared in X-Men (1st series) #4.

Page 6, Panel 7: The Vision and Scarlet Witch's children, Thomas and William, first appeared in Vision and The Scarlet Witch (2nd series) #12. They were revealed to be constructs of chaos magic created by the Scarlet Witch in Avengers West Coast #51-52.

Page 7, Panel 2: The monitor screens display scenes from the previous three issues in this series. The face of Sonar I, a villain in the DC Universe who first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #14 , can be seen in the globe on the left. The face of the Grandmaster, one of the cosmic Elders of The Universe in the Marvel Universe who first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #69, can be seen in the globe on the right. The items of power from the Marvel and DC Universes pictured in the globe are (from left to right, top to bottom):

The Medusa Mask, possessed by the villainous Psycho-Pirate II in the DC Universe, allows whoever uses it to control other people's emotions. First seen in Showcase #56.

The Cosmic Cube was created by the subversive organization known as Advanced Idea Mechanics in the Marvel Universe. Incredibly powerful, the Cube is able to grant its wielder anything they desire. First seen in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #79.

The Casket of Ancient Winters is an object from Norse mythology in the Marvel Universe which contains the legendary Fimbulwinter, a powerful magical frigid force. First seen in Thor (1st series) #345.

The Soul Gems, also known as the Infinity Gems, are a set of six items of power in the Marvel Universe that offer their users control over space, time, power, reality, the mind, and the soul. Collectively, the gems combine to form the powerful Infinity Gauntlet. First mentioned in Avengers (1st series) Annual #7.

The Eternity Book is a powerful magical tome created by the sorceror Merlin in the DC Universe that contains a narrative of the entire history of existence to the present day. First seen in The Demon (1st series) #1.

The Ultimate Nullifier is a weapon of immense destructive power in the Marvel Universe. First seen in Fantastic Four (1st series) #50.

The Green Bell of Uthool, the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath, and the Red Jar of Calythos are occult artifacts in the DC Universe that can summon three powerful elder demons - Abnegazar, Ghast, and Rath. First seen in Justice League of America #10.

The Orb of Ra is an ancient weapon created from a fallen meteor by an Egyptian priest named Ahk-ton. Unearthed centuries later by Rex Mason, the Orb's energies transformed him into Metamorpho. First seen in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #57.

The Wand of Watoomb is a mystic artifact in the Marvel Universe that greatly enhances its wielder's magical energies. First seen in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) Annual #2.

The Spear of Destiny is an artifact of enormous magical power that was used by a Roman centurion to pierce the side of Jesus Christ after he was crucified. In the DC Universe, it was used by Hitler during World War I to keep the allied super-heroes out of Axis territory. First seen in Weird War Tales (1st series) #50.

The Evil Eye is a powerful weapon from the mystic realm of Avalon that was presented by Prestor John during the time of the Crusades in the 12th Century of the Marvel Universe. First seen in Fantastic Four (1st series) #54.

The Power Battery is what gives Green Lanterns in the DC Universe their power. Linked to the central power battery on the planet Oa, each battery could originally recharge its wielder's power ring for a period of 24 hours. When Kyle Rayner took over as Green Lantern of Earth, the 24 hour limitation was removed. Now the ring only needs to be charged periodically. The original battery was first seen in All-American Comics #16, whilst the current battery was first seen in Green Lantern (3rd series) #55.

Members of the Avengers and the JLA are seated as follows: (from left to right) Batman I (JLA, first appeared in Detective Comics #27), Wasp (first appeared in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #44, depicted costume first seen in Avengers (1st series) #55), Flash II, Aquaman, Green Lantern II, Thor I (Avengers, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #83), Wonder Woman II, Scarlet Witch, Superman I (JLA, first appeared in Action Comics #1), Vision II, Captain America I, Iron Man I, Martian Manhunter, Goliath I.

Thor I sits in a chair bearing the logo of JLA member Green Arrow. Scarlet Witch sits in a chair bearing the logo of JLA member Zatanna. Vision II sits in a chair bearing the logo of JLA member Plastic Man. Iron Man I sits in a chair bearing the logo of JLA member Hawkman.

Page 8, Panel 1: Captain America I is referring to the erratic behaviour he and Superman had been experiencing in the previous three issues of this series.

Page 9, Panel 3: The treadmill Superman is carrying was created by Flash II. Powered by cosmic rays, it allows him to travel through time. It was first seen in Flash (1st series) #125 .

Page 9, Panel 5: JLA member Atom II, first appeared in Showcase #34.

Page 10, Panel 6: The incident that Goliath I is referring to is when he, as Yellowjacket I, struck his then-wife the Wasp in Avengers (1st series) #213.

Page 10, Panels 9-10: The oath that Green Lantern II is reciting is the mantra he chants whilst recharging his power ring. It was first spoken in Showcase #22.

Page 10, Panel 11: Wally is Wally West, Flash III in the DC Universe, who first appeared in Flash (1st series) #110.

Page 10, Panel 12: The Green Lantern that Flash II refers to is Kyle Rayner, first appeared in Green Lantern (3rd series) #48.

Page 11, Panel 1: Iris is Iris West, Flash II's wife, who first appeared in Showcase #4. Carol is Carol Ferris, Green Lantern II's then-girlfriend, who first appeared in Showcase #22. Ollie is Oliver Queen, JLA member Green Arrow II, first appeared in More Fun Comics #73. Ralph is Ralph Dibny, JLA member Elongated Man, first appeared in Flash (1st series) #112.

Page 11, Panel 6: Krypton is Superman's home planet, first mentioned in Action Comics #1.

Page 11, Panel 7: Captain America's shield is composed of a nigh-indestructible alloy of steel and the rare metal Vibranium in the Marvel Universe.

Page 12, Panel 3: Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, is a magically-enchanted weapon that was forged from the mystic metal uru in the Marvel Universe. It was first seen in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #83.

Page 13: The Guardians Green Lantern II refers to are the Guardians of The Universe in the DC Universe who first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #1.

Page 14, Panel 2: The faces on the monitor screens are: (from left to right) a soldier from the subversive organization Kobra in the DC Universe (first appeared in Kobra #1), a scientist from weapon-makers Advanced Idea Mechanics in the Marvel Universe (first appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) #146), an agent from the terrorist organization Hydra in the Marvel Universe (first appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) #135), a soldier from the criminal organization H.I.V.E. (Hierarchy of International Vengeance and Extermination) in the DC Universe (first appeared in Superman Family #205).

Page 14, Panel 6: The Hydra agent is saying is a modified version of his organization's motto, "Hail Hydra! We shall never be destroyed! Cut off a limb and two more shall take its place!"

Page 15, Panel 1: (left) Para-demons from Apokolips in the DC Universe (first appeared in New Gods (1st series) #1). (middle) Members of the 1000, a crime cartel in the DC Universe (first appeared as the 100 in Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #105). (right) Lava Men from the Marvel Universe (first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #97).

Page 18, Panel 1: (right) Moloids from the Marvel Universe (first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #1).

Page 18, Panel 3: (left) Humanoids from the Marvel Universe (first appeared in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #63 ). (right) variant versions of the Para-demons from DC's Super Friends series.

Page 19, Panel 6: The newly-arrived heroes are (top to bottom) Yellowjacket I (Hank Pym, Avengers, first appeared as Yellowjacket I in Avengers (1st series) #59), Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff, Avengers, first appeared in X-Men (1st series) #4), and Green Arrow II.

Page 19, Panel 7: Hawkeye I, member of the Avengers in the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #57. Wonder Woman timeshifts into a more recent version of her character, as is evident by her costume changing.

Page 19, Panel 8: The Wasp has timeshifted into a different version of her character, as evidenced by her changed costume which was first seen in Avengers (1st series) #30.

Page 20, Panel 1: Iron Man II from the Marvel Universe (James Rhodes, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #118).

Page 20, Panel 5: The Royal Flush Gang, a criminal organization from the DC Universe, who first appeared in Justice League of America #43. The depicted incarnation, who first appeared in Justice League of America #203, are: (left to right) Jack of Spades, Ace of Spades, Queen of Spades, King of Spades, and Ten of Spades.

Page 21, Panel 1: Villains show on the monitor screens are: (from left to right, top to bottom) Kanjar Ro (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #3), Thunderball (Marvel Universe, first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #17), Queen Bee (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #23), the Awesome Android (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #15). The beings Krona is observing are (left) the physical manifestation of Eternity in the Marvel Universe (first appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) #138) and (right) the physical manifestation of Kismet in the DC Universe (first appeared in Adventures of Superman #494).

Page 21, Panel 2: Wonder Woman II battles the Wrecking Crew from the Marvel Universe who first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #17. Team members depicted are: (from left to right, top to bottom) Thunderball, Piledriver II (first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #17), Wrecker III (first appeared in Thor (1st series) #148), Bulldozer II (first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #17).

Page 21, Panel 7: Metron leaves via a Boom Tube, a dimensional transportation device used by the New Gods in the DC Universe.

Page 22, Panel 1: (from left to right, top to bottom) Iron Man II, Dragon-Man (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #35), Green Lantern II, Awesome Android, Superman, The General (DC, first appeared in Captain Atom (2nd series) #1), Vision II, Weapons Master (DC, first appeared in Justice League America #61), Wasp, Thor I, Queen Bee.

Page 22, Panel 3: Batman time-shifts into his Silver Age incarnation.

Page 22, Panel 4: Batroc the Leaper, a mercenary from the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #75.

Page 22, Panel 6: Plastic Man, a member of the JLA in the DC Universe, first appeared in Police Comics #1.

Page 23, Panel 1: (from left to right, top to bottom) Plastic Man, Goliath III (Marvel, first appeared as Power Man I in Avengers (1st series) #21), Beast (Marvel, first appeared in X-Men (1st series) #1), Black Knight III (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #48), Elongated Man, Blue Jay (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #87), Yellowjacket II (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #264).

Page 23, Panel 2: (from left to right, top to bottom) Jack of Spades, Jack of Hearts (Marvel, first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #22), Hercules (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) Annual #1), Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (1st series) #170), Boomerang (Marvel, first appeared in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #81).

Page 23, Panel 3: Screaming Mimi, a villainous former female wrestler in the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #54.

Page 23, Panel 4: Black Canary II, a member of the JLA in the DC Universe, first appeared in Justice League of America #75.

Page 23, Panel 5: (from left to right, top to bottom) Baron Zemo II (Marvel, first appeared as Phoenix I in Captain America (1st series) #168), Prometheus II (DC, first appeared in New Year's Evil: Prometheus #1), Felix Faust (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #10), Gorgon (DC, first appeared in Justice League Europe #15), Quicksilver, Goliath III, Flatman (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #46), Nebula (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #257).

Page 24, Panel 1: Red Tornado II, a member of the JLA in the DC Universe, first appeared in Justice League of America #64.

Page 24, Panels 2-3: Captain America I timeshifts into his incarnation as The Captain, first seen in Captain America (1st series) #335.

Page 24, Panel 5: (left to right) Plastic Man, Elongated Man, Gorgon, (right to left) Vision II, Moonstone II (Marvel, first appeared as Karla Sofen in Captain America (1st series) #192), Beast, Tracer (DC, first appeared in Justice League Europe #15), Goliath III, (left to right) Prometheus II, Lord Havoc I (DC, first appeared in Justice League Europe #15), Iron Man I (in silver and red armor, first seen in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #1), (right to left) Green Lantern II, Nebula, Baron Zemo II, (left to right) Shocker (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #46), Flash II, Flatman, Quicksilver, Hawkeye I, Black Knight III.

Page 24, Panel 6: (left) Solomon Grundy (DC, first appeared in All-American Comics #61), (center) Executioner I (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #103), (right) Abomination (Marvel, first appeared in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #90).

Page 25, Panel 2: (center) Whirlwind, a mutant villain from the Marvel Universe who first appeared as the Human Top II in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #50.

Page 25, Panel 3: (left) the Absorbing Man from the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #114. (right) the Trickster from the DC Universe, first appeared in Flash (1st series) #113.

Page 25, Panel 8: (left) Dreamslayer of the Extremists in the DC Universe, first appeared in Justice League Europe #15.

Page 26, Panel 3: (left) Crimson Dynamo V from the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #109.

Page 26, Panel 4: (center right) Doctor Diehard of the Extremists in the DC Universe, first appeared in Justice League Europe #15.

Page 26, Panel 6: Green Lantern II transforms into his incarnation as Parallax, first seen in Green Lantern (3rd series) #50. Atom II transforms into his incarnation from the Sword of The Atom limited series.

Page 26, Panel 7: Parallax transforms into Green Lantern V (Kyle Rayner). Atom II transforms into his Teen Titans incarnation (as first seen in Teen Titans (2nd series) #1).

Page 27, Panel 1: (second from bottom) Ant-Man II from the Marvel Universe, first appeared in Marvel Premiere #47.

Page 27, Panel 3: (left to right, top to bottom) War Machine II (Marvel, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #285), Superman I, Doctor Fate I (DC, first appeared in More Fun Comics #55), Warbird (Marvel, first appeared as Carol Danvers in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) #13 and as Warbird in Avengers (3rd series) #4), Bloodwynd (DC, first appeared in Justice League America #61).

Page 27, Panel 4: (top to bottom) Blood Brothers (Marvel, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #55), Big Bertha (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #46), She-Hulk (Marvel, first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1), Red Tornado II.

Page 27, Panel 5: (top to bottom) Black Spider (DC, first appeared in Detective Comics #463), A.I.M. scientist, Rage (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #326), Blockbuster I (DC, first appeared in Detective Comics #345).

Pages 28-29, Panel 1: (from top, left to right) Retro (DC, first appeared in New Year's Evil: Prometheus #1), Thor I, Blastaar (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #62), Captain Atom (DC, first appeared in Space Adventures #33), X-Ray (Marvel, first appeared in Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #254), (right to left) Count Nefaria (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #13), Superman I, Yellowjacket I, Faceless Hunter From Saturn (DC, first appeared in Strange Adventures (1st series) #124 ), Neutron (DC, first appeared in Tales of The Teen Titans #56), Bloodwynd, Hyena I (DC, first appeared in Firestorm (1st series) #4), Mr. Immortal (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #46), (left to right) Multi-Man (DC, first appeared in Challengers of The Unknown (1st series) #14), Human Torch I (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Comics #1), Warbird, War Machine II, Doctor Light II (DC, first appeared in Teen Titans (1st series) #44), Machine Man (Marvel, first appeared in 2001: A Space Odyssey #8), Orka (Marvel, first appeared in Sub-Mariner (2nd series) #23), (right to left) Enforcer II (DC, first appeared in Fury of Firestorm #14), Rhino (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #41), Mist (DC, first appeared in Adventure Comics #67), Deathstroke (DC, first appeared in New Teen Titans (1st series) #2), Faith (DC, first appeared in JLA #69), Demolition-Man (Marvel, first appeared in Thing #28), Black Lightning, (left to right) Klaw (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #53), Big Barda (DC, first appeared in Mister Miracle (1st series) #4), Man-Ape (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #62), Doorman (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #46), Triathlon (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (3rd series) #8), Swordsman II (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #343).

Page 28, Panel 2: (from top, left to right) Zauriel (DC, first appeared in JLA #6), Falcon II (Marvel, first appeared in Captain America (1st series) #117, Hawkgirl II (DC, first appeared in JSA Secret Files #1), Hawkman I (DC, first appeared in Flash Comics #1), Hawkman II (DC, first appeared in Hawkworld (2nd series) #22), (right to left) I.Q. (DC, first appeared in Mystery In Space #87), Black Condor II (DC, first appeared in Black Condor #1), Wizard (Marvel, first appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) #102), Hawkwoman I (DC, first appeared in Flash Comics #1), Lion-Mane (DC, first appeared in Hawkman (1st series) #20), (left to right) Galactic Golem (DC, first appeared in Superman (1st series) #248), Hobgoblin I (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #238), A.I.M. scientist, Hawkman III (DC, first appeared in Hawkworld (1st series) #1), (right to left) Flash I (DC, first appeared in Flash Comics #1), Red Skull (Marvel, first appeared in Captain America Comics #1), Whizzer I (Marvel, first appeared in USA Comics #1), A.I.M. scientist, Para-demon, Wonder Man (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #9), (left to right) Power Girl (DC, first appeared in All-Star Comics #58), Rampage (DC, first appeared in Superman (2nd series) #7), IBAC (DC, first appeared in Captain Marvel Adventures #8), (right to left) Darkhawk (Marvel, first appeared in Darkhawk #1), Stingray (Marvel, first appeared in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #95).

Page 29, Panel 2: (from top, left to right) Fire (DC, first appeared as Green Fury in Super Friends #25), Firebird (Marvel, first appeared in Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #265), Invisible Destroyer (DC, first appeared in Showcase #23), Blizzard I (Marvel, first appeared as Jack Frost II in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #45 and as Blizzard I in Iron Man (1st series) #86), Killer Frost (DC, first appeared in Firestorm (1st series) #3), (right to left) Firebrand I (Marvel, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #27), Ymir (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #97), Captain Cold (DC, first appeared in Showcase #8), Firestar (Marvel, first appeared in Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends #1), (left to right) Ice (DC, first appeared in Justice League International #12), Ice Maiden I (first apperared in Super Friends #9), Dark Flash (DC, first appeared in Flash (2nd series) #150), Icicle I (DC, first appeared in All-American Comics #90), (right to left) Shadow-Thief (DC, first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #36), Eclipso (DC, first appeared in House of Secrets (1st series) #61).

Page 30, Panel 1: (from top, left to right) Ronan the Accuser (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #65), Captain Marvel (DC, first appeared in Whiz Comics #2), Photon III (Marvel, first appeared as Captain Marvel II in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) Annual #16 and as Photon III in Avengers Unplugged #5), Doctor Light IV (DC, first appeared in Crisis on Infinite Earths #4), (right to left) Sinestro (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #7), Clock King (DC, first appeared in World's Finest Comics #111), (left to right) Doctor Spectro (DC, first appeared in Captain Atom (2nd series) #5), Captain Marvel I (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) #12), (right to left) Black Adam (DC, first appeared in Marvel Family #1), Moon Knight (Marvel, first appeared in Werewolf By Night (1st series) #32).

Page 30, Panel 2: (from top, left to right) Black Mass (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #234), Leo II (Marvel, first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #49), Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (1st series) #235) (right to left) Deathcry (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #364), Molecule Man (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #20), Firestorm II (DC, first appeared in Extreme Justice #4), Taurus IV (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #26 ), (left to right) Cancer III (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) Annual #1), Aries II (Marvel, first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #49), Antaeus (DC, first appeared in Batman and The Outsiders #14), General Glory I (DC, first appeared in Justice League Europe #20), Killer Moth (DC, first appeared in Batman #63). Sersi is an Eternal from the Marvel Universe who first appeared in Eternals (1st series) #1.

Page 30, Panel 3: (top to bottom) Martian Manhunter, Hyperion I (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #70, Hulk II (Marvel, first appeared in Incredible Hulk (1st series) #1).

Page 30, Panel 4: (top to bottom) Bloodwynd, Stilt-Man (Marvel, first appeared in Daredevil (1st series) #8), Yazz (DC, first appeared in Justice League America #95).

Page 30, Panel 5: Rocket Red 7 (DC, first appeared in Justice League International #7).

Page 31, Panel 1: (left) Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (1st series) #194), (right) Adam Strange (DC, first appeared in Showcase #17).

Page 31, Panel 3: (left to right, top to bottom) Prometheus, Aleta (Marvel, first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #27), Glenn Gammeron (DC, first appeared in Justice League Task Force #28), Gilgamesh (Marvel, first appeared in Eternals (1st series) #13), Manhunter (DC, first appeared in Police Comics #8), Power Girl's Cat (DC, first appeared in Justice League America #37), G'nort (DC, first appeared in Justice League International (1st series) #10), Cluemaster (DC, first appeared in Detective Comics #351), Captain America I.

Page 31, Panel 7: (left to right, top to bottom) Tumbler I (Marvel, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #83), Crossbones (Marvel, first appeared in Captain America (1st series) #359), Libra (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #111), Razorfist II (Marvel, first appeared in Master of Kung-Fu #105), Whiplash (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #340), Zaran (Marvel, first appeared in Master of Kung-Fu #77), Conquest (Marvel, first appeared in Thor (2nd series) #17), Shockwave (Marvel, first appeared in Master of Kung-Fu #42), Machete (Marvel, first appeared in Captain America (1st series) #302), Taskmaster (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #195).

Page 31, Panel 8: Black Panther I (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #52).

Page 31, Panel 9: (left) Huntress II (DC, first appeared in Huntress #1), (right) Black Widow II (Marvel, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #52).

Page 32, Panel 1: (left to right) Ultivac (DC, first appeared in Showcase #7), Ray II (DC, first appeared in Ray (2nd series) #1), Mystek (DC, first appeared in Ray (2nd series) #12), Lightray (DC, first appeared in New Gods (1st series) #1), Dinah Soar (Marvel, first appeared in West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #46), Quasar III (Marvel, first appeared as Marvel Man in Captain America (1st series) #217 and as Quasar III in Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #234), Sersi.

Page 32, Panel 2: (top to bottom) Amazing Man (DC, first appeared in All-Star Squadron #23), Absorbing Man.

Page 32, Panel 3: (top to bottom) Magdalene (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #343), Outsider (DC, first appeared in Detective Comics #334), Quakemaster (DC, first appeared in DC Special #28), Vibe (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America Annual #2).

Page 32, Panel 4: (top to bottom) Crimson Fox (DC, first appeared in Justice League Europe #6), Mighty Bruce (DC, first appeared in Justice League International (1st series) #23), Two-Gun Kid (Marvel, first appeared in Two-Gun Kid #60).

Page 32, Panel 5: (top to bottom) Brimstone (DC, first appeared in Legends #1), Doctor Polaris (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #21), Justice (Marvel, first appeared in Giant-Size Defenders #5).

Page 32, Panel 6: (top to bottom) Sandman (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #4), Scorpion (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #20).

Page 32, Panel 7: (top to bottom) Constrictor (Marvel, first appeared in Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #212 ), Major Disaster (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #43), Living Lightning (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers West Coast #63).

Page 32, Panel 8: (left to right) Destroyer IV (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #118), Superman in his "electric blue" incarnation (DC, first seen in Superman (2nd series) #123), Thor II (Marvel, first appeared in Thor (1st series) #391), Kalibak (DC, first appeared in New Gods (1st series) #1).

Page 32, Panel 9: Captain America I wields his photonic shield, first seen in Captain America (3rd series) #9.

Page 33, Panel 1: (left to right) Heat Wave (DC, first appeared in Flash (1st series) #140), Melter (Marvel, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #47), Masque (Marvel, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #321), Rocket Red 4 (DC, first seen in Green Lantern Corps #208), Jocasta (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #162), Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (1st series) #220), Plastic Man, Chronos I (DC, first appeared in Atom #3).

Page 33, Panel 4: (top to bottom, left to right) Fleeter and The Madmen (DC, first appeared in Blue Beetle (2nd series) #3), Quicksilver, Titania II (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #3), Crucible I (Marvel, first appeared as Burner in Captain America (1st series) Annual #4 and as Crucible I in Captain America (1st series) #343), Vision II, Red Ronin (Marvel, first appeared in Godzilla #1), Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers West Coast #55), Jesse Quick (DC, first appeared in Justice Society of America (2nd series) #1), Poundcakes (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #54), Big Sir (DC, first appeared in Flash (1st series) #338).

Page 33, Panel 7: (top to bottom, left to right) Swordsman I (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #19), Cavalier I (DC, first appeared in Detective Comics #81), Tasmanian Devil (DC, first appeared in Super Friends #9), Nagan (Marvel, first appeared in Mystery Tales #21), Jack O'Lantern II (Marvel, first appeared in Captain America (1st series) #396), Wasp (in her "insect" incarnation, first seen in Avengers (1st series) #394), Ringer I (Marvel, first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #51).

Page 33, Panel 10: (left to right) Wonder Woman II as Diana (DC, first seen in Justice League Task Force #5), Blue Devil (DC, first seen in Fury of Firestorm #24), Champion of the Universe (Marvel, first seen in Marvel Two-in-One Annual #7), Steel II (DC, first seen in Justice League of America Annual #2), Crystal (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #45), Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (3rd series) #1).

Page 34, Panel 1: Scarlet Witch appears in an earlier costume, first seen in Avengers: The Crossing.

Page 34, Panel 6: (top to bottom, left to right) Controller (Marvel, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #12), Gargantua (Marvel, first appeared in New Defenders #126), Star Sapphire (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #16), Juggernaut I (Marvel, first appeared in X-Men (1st series) #12), Chiller (DC, first appeared in Booster Gold #8), Parasite (DC, first appeared in Action Comics #340), Shaggy Man I (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #45).

Page 35, Panel 2: (top to bottom, left to right) Mole Man (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #1), Javelin (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #173), Creeper (DC, first appeared in Showcase #73), Nikki (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Presents #4), Moloids, Captain Comet (DC, first appeared in Strange Adventures #9), Giant-Man I (Hank Pym, Marvel, first appeared as Giant-Man I in Avengers (1st series) #2, depicted costume first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #366), Floronic Man (DC, first appeared in Atom #1), Vance Astro (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) #18), Master of the World (Marvel, first appeared in Alpha Flight (1st series) #2), Moon Maiden (DC, first appeared in JLA 80-Page Giant #3).

Page 35, Panel 3: (left to right, top to bottom) Atlantean soldier (Marvel, first appeared in Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1), Steel III (DC, first appeared in Man of Steel #22), Marrina (Marvel, first appeared in Alpha Flight (1st series) #1), Tyrak (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #278), Beast, Atlantean soldier, (right to left) Atlantean soldiers, Sub-Mariner (Marvel, first appeared in Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1), Atlantean soldier, Attuma (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) #33), (left to right) Atlantean soldier, Maxima (DC, first appeared in Action Comics #645), Black Manta (DC, first appeared in Aquaman (1st series) #35), Plastic Man.

Page 36, Panel 3: (far left) Zan (DC, first appeared in Super Friends #7), (top, left) Cheetah II (DC, first appeared in Wonder Woman (2nd series) #8), (top, right) Tigra (Marvel, first appeared as The Cat in The Cat #1 and as Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures #1), (far right) Jayna (DC, first appeared in Super Friends #7).

Page 36, Panel 6: Giants of Jotunheim (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #100).

Page 37, Panel 1: (left, top to bottom) Wonder Woman II, Jade (as Green Lantern, first seen in Green Lantern (3rd series) #107), Green Arrow III (DC, first appeared in Green Arrow (2nd series) #0), Modok (Marvel, first appeared in Tales of Suspense (1st series) #94). (extreme right, top to bottom) Agent Liberty (DC, first appeared in Superman (2nd series) #60), Porcupine (Marvel, first appeared in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #48).

Page 37, Panel 2: (left) Scarlet Skier (DC, first appeared in Justice League America #36).

Page 37, Panel 4: (left to right, top to bottom) Wonder Woman II, Nuklon, Triumph (DC, first appeared in Justice League America #92), Martinex (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) #18), Beast, Mark Antaeus (DC, first appeared in JLA: Superpower), Steel III, Sub-Mariner, Orion (DC, first appeared in New Gods (1st series) #1), Maxima, Spider-Woman II (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #7).

Page 37, Panel 5: Surtur (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #97).

Page 37, Panel 6: (left) She-Hulk, (right) Hippolyta (DC, first appeared in All-Star Comics #8.

Page 38, Panel 1: (top to bottom) Grim Reaper (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (1st series) #52), Superman (wielding Captain America's original shield, first seen in Captain America Comics #1), Doomsday (DC, first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #17), Thor I.

Page 38, Panel 2: (right) Solarr (Marvel, first appeared in Captain America (1st series) #160.

Page 38, Panel 3: (left) Radioactive Man (Marvel, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery (1st series) #93). Kryptonite is a radioactive energy native to Superman's home planet, and is the only known thing that can kill him. First seen in Adventure Comics #171.

Page 39, Panel 1: (top to bottom, left to right) Manitou Raven (DC, first appeared in JLA #66), Sargon the Sorceror (DC, first appeared in All-American Comics #26), N'astirh (Marvel, first appeared in X-Factor (1st series) #32), Seth I (Marvel, first appeared in Thor (1st series) #240), Doctor Fate II (DC, first appeared in Doctor Fate (1st series) #1), Doctor Druid (Marvel, first appeared in Amazing Adventures #1), Silver Sorceress (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #67), Scarlet Witch (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (3rd series) #8), Wasp (depicted costume first seen in Avengers (1st series) Annual #19), Zatanna (DC, first appeared in Hawkman (1st series) #4), Obsidian (DC, first appeared in All-Star Squadron #25).

Page 39, Panel 4: (top to bottom) Construct (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #142), Amazo (DC, first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #30), Thor I, Ultra-Humanite (DC, first appeared in Action Comics #13), Despero (DC, first appeared in Justice League of America #1).

Page 40, Panel 3: (left to right, top to bottom) Thor I, Despero, L-Ron (DC, first appeared in Justice League International (1st series) #14), Superman, Yondu (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) #18), Beast (in his New X-Men incarnation, first seen in New X-Men #114), Guy Gardner (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #59), Silverclaw (Marvel, first appeared in Avengers (3rd series) #8), Hourman III (DC, first appeared in JLA #12), Psycho-Man (Marvel, first appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #5), Charlie-27 (Marvel, first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) #18).

Page 41, Panel 1: (from top, left to right) Kilowog (DC, first appeared in Green Lantern (2nd series) #149), Hourman III, Metamorpho (DC, first appeared in The Brave & The Bold (1st series) #57), (right to left) Silverclaw, Beast, Yondu, (left to right) Firestar, Maya (DC, first appeared in Justice League Europe #47), Sub-Mariner, Crimson Fox, Aztek (DC, first appeared in Aztek #1), (right to left) Atom II, Animal Man (DC, first appeared in Strange Adventures #180), Charlie-27, Yellowjacket II, Mister Miracle II (DC, first appeared in Mister Miracle (1st series) #1).

Page 41, Panel 2: (left to right, top to bottom) Scarlet Witch, Tomorrow Woman (DC, first appeared in JLA #4), Starfox (Marvel, first appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #55), Starhawk I (Marvel, first appeared in Defenders (1st series) #27).

Page 45, Panel 1: The Wasp appears in a costume that was first seen in JLA/Avengers #1.

Page 45, Panel 3: The Spectre first appeared in More Fun Comics #52. The current Hal Jordan incarnation of the character first appeared in Day of Judgement #5.

Page 48, Panel 3: The Cosmic Egg is a homage to the plot of the original incarnation of the JLA/Avengers crossover two decades ago.


Thanks to Al Harahap, 'Jonberg', Douglas Cuckler, Marc-Oliver Frisch, Johanna Draper Carlson, Robert Sanchez, 'Janus', 'Marcovaldo', Zen Harawada, and Sean McQuaid for adding/correcting information that was used in this list.

Also, don't forget ComiX-Fan's character guide for the cover of JLA/Avengers #3 (see JLA/AVENGERS #3 COVER CHARACTER GUIDE), and the annotated list for issues #1 (see 'JLA/AVENGERS #1 ANNOTATIONS'), #2 (see 'AVENGERS/JLA #2 ANNOTATIONS'), and #3 (see 'JLA/AVENGERS #3 ANNOTATIONS').

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[Michael Clarke]

:O Well Done

[matrix]

I still don't see where Thor knocked out domsday but Yeah well done indeed.

[Captain America]

Dang, I will need to read this later, but as ever an extensive and brilliant err thing, you got here! Trish Tilby first appeared in X-Factor 7? I have that! I never new she hadn't appeared before that. This article is always really handy, especially for noticing things I didn't see in the first read or filling in continuity gaps I didn't know about. Thanks very much!

[Alphabet Pet]

Well done! I salute you.

[Kavalier]

Does anyone know when or how the trade for this is being released?

k

EDIT: never mind. I just checked Amazon. apparently it is a first going to be released as a $75.00 hardcover in September of this year. yikes.

[Anand Khatri]

holy crap!!!! well done!! keep it up.

[DiamondPaladinX]

Wow...I'm surprised someone would take on the annonations of THIS issue. Great job.

[Jon Hancock]

I've been saluted

(when you learn how much i actually contributed it's amazing i'm second on the contributions list)

[John Gleason]

Amazing Job, this answers a lot of my questions about this issue.

[JusticeGH]

Absolutely excellent! Thanks for all the work. It helped me appreciate the issue even more. Didn't realize Jack of Hearts fought Jack of Spades until I saw it here. Kurt and George put so much into this and clearly had some fun.

The only minor correction I would suggest is that I imagine the Amazing Man who appears in the issue is Amazing Man II, grandson of the original, and a member of Extreme Justice. He made his first appearance in Justice League America # 86.

[Jon Hancock]

strictly speaking yes but i'm pretty sure the numbering is post crisis which makes the now deceased amazing man number I

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Kavalier
EDIT: never mind. I just checked Amazon. apparently it is a first going to be released as a $75.00 hardcover in September of this year. yikes.

Actually, it's due out in June as a Collector's Edition hardcover:

DC COMICS JUNE 2004 PREVIEWS

JLA/AVENGERS: THE COLLECTER’S EDITION OVERSIZED SLIPCASED HC
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and covers by George Pérez

Advance-solicited; in stores August 11. The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Co-published with Marvel Comics.

FC, 288 pg. Slipcased 2-Hardcover set (8 1/8” x 12 1/4”) $75.00

[FrodoLives]

All of you did a great job compiling all of this information and thank you I definitely needed this. It enhances the crossover to a whole new level

[bmack]

Good work! That was a lot of typing :p

~ The Mack

Good work. Got two questions for you:

1) How were you able to tell the difference between Sowrdsman I and Swordsman II? Ditto between Hawkwoman I and Hawkwoman II?

2) Page 39, panel 4, where the Construct, Amazo and Despero are beating up on Thor, there are two smaller robots, with rounded heads, in the lower left corner. Who are they?

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by cmkeller
1) How were you able to tell the difference between Sowrdsman I and Swordsman II? Ditto between Hawkwoman I and Hawkwoman II?

By their costumes, and a lot of guesswork!

2) Page 39, panel 4, where the Construct, Amazo and Despero are beating up on Thor, there are two smaller robots, with rounded heads, in the lower left corner. Who are they?

Someone more familiar with the DCU can probably answer this better than I, but from what I've been told they're the Construct's weapons.

[Brian Warthen]

"Page 11, Panel 7: Captain America's shield is composed of a nigh-indestructible alloy of steel and the rare metal Vibranium in the Marvel Universe."

I belive Cap A's shield is not made of a steel vibranium mix but of a adamantium and vibranium mix. A one of a kind endeavor in the Marvel U.

Brian

But what is the difference in costume between the two Swordsmen? Or between the first two Hawkwomen?

Once again, great work, people! These annotations helped me enjoy JlA vs Avengers even more than I already had. Thanks!

I think I found a mistake, tho. Page 41, panel 1: I don't think that's Gypsy, I think it's Maya from Justice League International. Note the flaming bow and arrows.

I'll let you know if I notice anything else.

Once again, thank you all!

[Jon Hancock]

the first swordsman had a moustache didn't he?

as for the hawkwomen, well one's got a different helmet and is noticeably bigger.

[Eric J. Moreels]

Originally posted by Brian Warthen
I belive Cap A's shield is not made of a steel vibranium mix but of a adamantium and vibranium mix. A one of a kind endeavor in the Marvel U.

Nope, and in fact Adamantium was the result of an attempt to recreate the alloy that Cap's shield is made of.

There was mention of Cap's shield being an adamantium/vibranium mix in an old OHOTMU (which was later used to reference a mention in canon), but it's in error seeing as Adamantium wasn't created until after Cap's shield.

[nova64]

Along with appearing in the plot of the original crossover, the Cosmic Egg appeared in the Infinity Crusade series. It was created by the Goddess who used 30 Cosmic Cubes from alternate universes to form the egg.


Page 48, Panel 3: The Cosmic Egg is a homage to the plot of the original incarnation of the JLA/Avengers crossover two decades ago.

Jonberg, the mustache thing might be true, but in the first Swordsman appearance in issue # 4, we only see the back of his head, and in the second, I can't tell if the line on his face is a mustache or merely a closed mouth.

However, I did discover a difference which can be seen on-panel - the first Swordsman had regular super-hero flary-type gloves, while the second wore gauntlets of some sort. So the one on page 29 is Swordsman II, and the one on page 33 is Swordsman I.

As for the Hawkwomen, can you elaborate regarding the helmets? The size issue is irrelevant because we never see them side-by-side in this series. But if there's a distinction between the helmets of the two, I'd appreciate your helping me out.

Some errors noticed in the original annotation message:

Page 31, panel 3: the person standing behind Aleta in the viewscreen is not Starhawk, it's Glenn Gamerron (DC). I also don't see Manhunter in that panel; if you're referring to the sliver of face in the viewscreen behind Captain America's left shoulder, I'm pretty sure that's Clint Barton as Goliath II. (a little hint from Kurt that Hawkeye hadn't died after all)

Here's a few things I noticed:

-Page 7, panel 2: I don't think that's Sonar II's face in the globe, I think it's Krona's face (as Entropy; also seen in issue #1).

-Page 22, panel 1: The General first appeared in Justice League, not Captain Atom (that was his human ID- and he's changed a LOT since then- if you're going to mention details like the Wasp's costume changes, you should mention this as well.)

-Page 24, panel 6: Superman is in his "long haired" incarnation, that first appeared at the end of the Death (and Return) of Superman saga.

-Page 30, panel 5: I think the Rocket Red 7 in this panel could really be Martian Manhunter. Didn't MM impersonate RR for a while? This might explain why the telepathic link disappeared as soon as RR got blasted (note MM is in the two previous panels- that might be him in panel 4, having timeshifted to when he impersonated Bloodwynd.)

-Page 31, panel 3: Gilgamesh is in his 'Hero' incarnation, as seen during the 'Celestials Saga' in Thor.

-Page 33, panel 2: Black Panther has time-shifted into another costume.

-Page 33, panel 4: Quicksilver has also changed costumes (I think this one was from his own series.)

-Page 33, panel 5: Black Widow also in another costume.

-Page 33, panel 7: Isn't Nagan better known as Gorilla-Man of the Headmen?

-Page 37, panel 6: Hyppolita is in her Wonder Woman 3 identity.

-Page 41, panel 1: I mentioned this above, but it's better to repeat it here: That's Maya, not Gypsy.

-Page 48, panel 3: The firts Cosmic Egg was mentioned in Galactus' origin story.

I hope that helps.
And once again, Thanks.