JLA #40
2000
- Series
- JLA
- Issue
- 40
- Cover date
- Apr 1, 2000
- Story title
- World War III Part 5 of 6
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Published in April 2000, JLA #40 serves as the conclusion to the 'Tower of Babel' story arc, a pivotal narrative written by Mark Waid with pencils by Steve Scott and inks by Mark Propst. This arc is widely considered a defining moment for the Justice League, focusing on Batman's contingency plans to neutralize his teammates should they ever go rogue. The story was prompted by the villain Ra's al Ghul discovering these files, leading to a profound crisis of trust within the team that fundamentally reshaped their interpersonal dynamics.
The visual direction for this issue leaned into the high-stakes, cinematic tension of the conflict, with Howard Porter providing the cover art that encapsulates the internal fracturing of the League. Upon its release, 'Tower of Babel' was lauded by readers and critics alike for its psychological depth and for exploring the practical implications of Batman’s paranoid foresight. It remains one of the most frequently cited stories in modern DC history, often analyzed for how it examines the tension between the heroes' friendship and their inherent distrust of one another's god-like powers.
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