Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Don Kramer and Keith Champagne; Painted Cover by John Watson

Part 1 of "Black Reign," the 6-part crossover with HAWKMAN! It has been too long since the people of Kahndaq, the birthplace of Black Adam, have tasted freedom and justice. That's all about to end, though, as Black Adam leads Atom Smasher, Northwynd, Brainwave, and others behind enemy lines. But how far will they go to achieve their ends?