Story: "Trial By Fire Part One" (22 Pages)

Credits:

Joe Kelly (plot, script)
Doug Mahnke (pencils)
Tom Nguyen (inks)
David Baron (colors and separations)
Ken Lopez (letters)
Valerie D'Orazio and Mike Carlin (edits)

Feature Characters:

Atom II
Batman
Faith
Firestorm II
Flash III
Green Lantern (John Stewart)
Major Disaster
Manitou Raven
Superman, Wonder Woman

Guest Stars:

Martian Manhunter
Scorch

Supporting Characters:

Dawn
Pete Ross
Amanda Waller

Villains:

Vandal Savage (in flashback 20,000 years ago)
Joker
Scarecrow
Two-Face
President Lex Luthor
Fernus (a.k.a. the Burning, Dakath; first appearance [behind the scenes], also behind the scenes in flashback 20,000 years ago)

Guest Appearances:

Guardians of the Universe (in flashback 20,000 years ago; most deceased)

Other Characters:

Prehistoric people (in flashback 20,000 years ago; most deceased)

Comment: Story continues in the next issue

Synopsis:

The Martian Manhunter's fear of fire has been cured by his stay with Scorch, and although Superman is happy for his friend, he is still suspicious of Scorch. Across the nation, many villains, assassins and criminals are suddenly overcome with a great sense of regret and remorse, many of them considering suicide. President Luthor is in a catatonic state. The League surmise that this must be the work of a telepath and call the Martian Manhunter back from his vacation; he awakens Lex Luthor, much to the anger of an as-yet unrevealed being. Meanwhile, on the moon, Firestorm is ambushed by something.