Ok, that was a nice break. Let's see if I can remember how to do this blogging thing....

Once upon a time, a malignant force was corrupting the heroes of the world and turning them against one another. And that malignant force's name was Darkseid Perpetua Telos Brainiac Wally West *ahem* Eclipso in the 1992 event "Eclipso: The Darkness Within" that ran through DC's once-a-year annuals.

By L.E.G.I.O.N. '92 Annual #3, the heroes of the DC had a pretty good idea of how much trouble they were in, as Eclipso had already taken direct control of some of the Earth's most powerful heroes, including Starman, Green Lantern, and Superman. It was time for some outside help, which is why Vril Dox, ancestor of Brainiac, hero of the Invasion!, and leader of an interplanetary corporation of problem solvers, has come to Earth with his motley crew.

Unfortunately for everyone, even the supremely intelligent Dox isn't quite prepared for just how devious Eclipso can be, and soon the incredibly powerful Lobo and Lady Quark are rampaging through New York City.

But don't worry, everybody! The Justice League International is on the scene...

(That's! A! Lot! Of! Exclamation! Points!)

...to fight the wrong guy. Oops. But given the JLI's history with Lobo, it's completely understandable. Even when he's unEclipsed, you should never trust Lobo.

Picking this one page to be my favorite of the issue was very difficult. I like Barry Kitson's script and Mike McKone's pencils throughout (even under a whole squadron of inkers), but I chose page 51 because it kicks off a great four-page sequence in which Ice demonstrates her powers (page 52), Booster rashly flying into action against Lady Quark (53), and full-frontal Fire trying her best to save Booster's life (54). If nothing else, "Eclipso: The Darkness Within" really showcases how well Booster, Fire, and Ice work together as the heart of the JLI. Go team!

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