JLA: Destiny #3

JLA: Destiny #3 was published in 2002 as part of a four-issue prestige format limited series written and illustrated by Christian Duce. Set in an alternate reality triggered by the absence of Superman and Batman during the pivotal events of the Justice League's formation, the narrative explores a world where the mantle of heroism is distributed differently across the DC Universe. This series emerged during a period when DC Comics frequently utilized the 'Elseworlds' imprint to allow creators to deconstruct iconic character dynamics in high-stakes, standalone environments.

The visual language of the series reflects a stylistic departure from traditional superhero art, favoring moody, atmospheric rendering to emphasize the geopolitical tension of this fractured timeline. Christian Duce sought to ground these mythological figures in a more tactile, human conflict, moving away from standard tropes to explore how a world without its primary icons would attempt to reconstruct order. The series was generally received as a thoughtful, if somber, examination of the necessity of the Justice League within the broader DC multiverse.