JLA: Paradise Lost #3

Released in 1998, JLA: Paradise Lost was a three-issue prestige format limited series published by DC Comics. Written by Dan Jolley with art by Tony Harris and Ray Snyder, the story explores the internal politics and metaphysical challenges facing the Justice League of America, specifically focusing on the character Zauriel. The series was designed to flesh out the lore surrounding Zauriel’s transition from an angelic guardian to a member of the JLA, grounding celestial concepts within the gritty, detailed aesthetic characteristic of late 1990s DC prestige projects.

The visual direction for the series leaned heavily on Tony Harris's established style, which was highly regarded at the time for its cinematic composition and atmospheric shading. As the final installment of the limited run, the third issue served as the emotional and narrative resolution to the arc, tying up the character-driven conflicts Jolley introduced. The series was generally received as a thoughtful expansion of the JLA mythos, providing readers with a more intimate look at team dynamics away from the typical world-ending threats that defined the main JLA title during that era.