Story: "Who Is Maxwell Lord?" (22 Pages)

Credits: Keith Giffen (plot, breakdown pencils); J.M. DeMatties (script); Kevin Maguire (pencils); Al Gordon (inks); Bob Lappan (letters); Gene D'Angelo (colors); Andrew Helfer (edits)

Feature Characters: Martian Manhunter, Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary II, Blue Beetle II (next in Blue Beetle Vol. 2 #23), Mister Miracle II, Booster Gold, Captain Atom (next in Captain Atom #12), Rocket Red #4 (all nine in Justice League America Annual #9 between panels)

Guest Star: Metron (in Justice League America Annual #9 between panels)

Supporting Characters: Maxwell Lord (last in Justice League America Annual #9; also in flashback preceding issue #1 and in flashback in between issues #2 and #3), Oberon; Ernesto Lopez (first appearance; Bureau Chief for the Justice League's Rio de Janeiro Embassy)

Villains: Kilg%re (also in flashback preceding Flash Vol. 2 #3); Jack of Spades (in flashback in between Justice League of America #205 and issue #3); Ms. Wootenhoffer (deceased)

Guest Appearances: Doctor Mist, Green Flame, Ice Maiden (both next in #14), Tuatara (next in Invasion! #2)

Other Character: Maxwell Lord's former boss (in flashback; dies)