Comic Title: Justice League International Vol. 4 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2009
On Sale Date: March 11, 2009 Direct Market Date March 11, 2009
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Direct Market Date March 4, 2009
Source: Previews, #242

Cover Price: $24.99
Page Count: 208
Editor: Dan Didio

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Across a Crowded Room..."
Pages: 17

Feature(s):
Justice League (Post-Crisis)

Plotter: Keith Giffen
Scripter: J. Mark DeMatteis
Penciller: Kevin Maguire
Inker: Josef Rubinstein
Letterer: Bob Lappan
Colorist: Eugene D'Angelo

Reprinted From:
Justice League International #24 (1989)

Feature Character(s)

• Justice League (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Batman (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in New Titans #55)
• Blue Beetle (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Booster Gold (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Captain Atom (transfers to the JLE branch; last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)
• Fire (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Guy Gardner (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Hawkman (quits in this story; last appearance in Invasion #3; no further appearances)
• Hawkwoman (presumedly quits with her husband; last appearance in Invasion #3; no further appearances)
• Ice (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Secret Origins #35; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Mister Miracle (last appearance in Mister Miracle #8; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Rocket Red (transfers to the JLE branch; last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Justice League Europe #1)
• Elongated Man (joins the JLE branch; last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Justice League Europe #1)
• Flash (joins the JLE branch; last appearance in Flash #23; next appearance in Flash #24)
• Metamorpho (joins the JLE branch; last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Justice League Europe #1)
• Power Girl (joins the JLE branch; last appearance in Starman #6; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)
• Wonder Woman (joins the JLE branch; last appearance in Wonder Woman #26; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)
• Animal Man (joins the JLE branch; last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)

Guest Star(s)

• Atom (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Power of the Atom #9)
• Creeper (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Batman Annual #13)
• Green Lantern (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)
• Major Force (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Checkmate #16)
• Starman (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)

Supporting Character(s)

• Maxwell Lord (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League America #26)
• Oberon (last appearance in Justice League International #24; next appearance in Justice League International #25)
• Big Barda (last appearance in Mister Miracle #8; next appearance in Justice League America #27)
• Gnort (last appearance in Invasion #3; next appearance in Power of the Atom #9)

Villain(s)

• A group of miniaturized Khunds (last appearance in Justice League International #22; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• A Firestorm imposter (see comment; next appearance in Blasters Special #1)

Comments:
Firestorm's appearance in this story is not possible. This story takes place after the alien invasion of Earth. However, Firestorm was not able to reform for some time after the cure for the meta-gene bomb was delivered. After he did reform, his appearance was significantly changed which is not reflected in this story. Therefore it is possible that the character who appears to be Firestorm in this story is an imposter. One possibility is that he is a Durlan left behind on Earth following the invasion. However, the identity of this imposter (or even acknowledgement that it isn't the real Firestorm) has never been revealed.

This story continues in part in Justice League International #25.

Synopsis:
Oberon and Max Lord host an open house event at the New York embassy of the Justice League. They handed out invitations at the hospital where the afflicted heroes were treated following the detonation of the meta-gene bomb. The current Justice League members attend the party. Some of the original League members such as Green Lantern, the Atom, and Elongated Man also attend. Finally, several free agents including Wonder Woman, Power Girl, and Animal Man have chosen to make appearances.

While the heroes socialize, the group of miniaturized Khunds that had previously invaded the embassy regain their normal size. They charge into the meeting room ready to attack. However, when they see the assembled heroes, the Khunds flee. The League and its guests tear through the walls to get to the Khunds.

After the party is over, Max and Oberon meets to discuss the new recruits which will be stationed at the embassy in Paris to form Justice League Europe.