JSA Secret Files and Origins #2 is an issue of the series JSA Secret Files and Origins (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 2001.
Synopsis for "Breaking Storms"
Black Canary continues to lead the attack on the cloning base.[1] However, they find Ultra-Humanite is already dead. When Wildcat investigates further, he finds his brain cavity has a hole in the back and his brain is missing.
At JSA Headquarters, Hawkman asks Hector to be careful with his powers. He knows they are too much for him. Hector is insulted and puts his Helmet on and leaves. Inside his amulet, Mordru bides his time and mentions the return of Hawkman was unforeseen but his plan should still work.
Elsewhere, the Star-Spangled Kid practices using her Cosmic Staff
Sentinel asks Sand what weighs on his mind. Sand has a vision about the Gray Man visiting him. In his vision, he speaks with each of the original Justice Society of America members who tell them of a potential future risk. He is suddenly startles when the Sentinel wakes him up. He looks at Sentinel's hand and asks why it's engulfed in green flames.
Jay and Joan Garrick welcome Jakeem Thunder into their home. He acts rambunctious and summons Thunderbolt to play. Jay becomes upset to see his reckless behavior.
Mister Terrific struggles with the loss of his wife and unborn child. He still can't see how the faith system works.
Appearing in "Breaking Storms"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- The Council
- Anatol Mykros (Mentioned only)
- Mordru
- Obsidian
- Sportsmaster Clones
- Ultra-Humanite (Appears only as a corpse)
Other Characters:
- Atom (Al Pratt) (In dream sequence only)
- Brainwave, Jr. (In dream sequence only)
- Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) (In dream sequence only)
- Doctor Mid-Nite (Charles McNider) (In dream sequence only)
- Paula Holt (In a photograph only)
- Hourman (Rex Tyler) (In dream sequence only)
- Jack Knight (Mentioned only)
- Mister Bones (In dream sequence only)
- Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane) (In dream sequence only)
- Nabu (Mentioned only)
- Red Tornado (Mentioned only)
- Sandman (Wesley Dodds) (In dream sequence only)
- Spectre (Jim Corrigan) (In dream sequence only)
- Star-Spangled Kid (Sylvester Pemberton) (In dream sequence only)
- Johnny Thunder (In dream sequence only)
Locations:
Items:
- Amulet of Anubis
- Cloak of Destiny
- Cosmic Staff
- Cosmic Converter Belt
- Helmet of Nabu
- Nth Metal
- S.T.R.I.P.E. Armor
- Sandman's Gas Gun (Cover only)
- Wirepoon (Cover only)
Synopsis for "Pulling the Mask from History's Face"
An ad for the Justice Society Museum
Appearing in "Pulling the Mask from History's Face"
Featured Characters:
- Alex Montez (Mentioned only)
Supporting Characters:
- Justice Society (Mentioned only)
- Sandman (Wesley Dodds) (Mentioned only)
- Wildcat (Ted Grant) (Mentioned only)
Antagonists:
- Black Dragon Society (Mentioned only)
- Eclipso (Mentioned only)
- Injustice Society (Mentioned only)
- Per Degaton (Mentioned only)
Other Characters:
- All-Star Squadron (Mentioned only)
- Johnny Chambers (Mentioned only)
- Hawkgirl (In a photograph only)
- Hawkman (In a photograph only)
- Justice Battalion (Mentioned only)
- Infinity, Inc. (Mentioned only)
- Wildcat (Yolanda Montez) (Mentioned only)
- Young All-Stars (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- JSA Headquarters III (Mentioned only)
Items:
- Nth Metal (In a photograph only)
Synopsis for "Rumors and Facts"
At DEO operations, several employees discuss the shady past of Director Bones. Bones drops by and steals Cameron Chase away to talk with him and Agent Sandy Barrett. Chase debriefs him on the return of Hawkman. They aren't sure if it is the original or not. They discuss Hawkwgirl and are unaware of any ties with the new Hawkman. Bones leaves abruptly to take a call.
In the room, he discusses with an unknown caller who orders him to perform a bait-and-switch to get the JSA to perform their bidding. Bones warns them they've already done this once and they shouldn't build a relationship without trust with the JSA. The caller orders Bones he doesn't care how he does it, just get it done.
Appearing in "Rumors and Facts"
Featured Characters:
- D.E.O.
- Sandy Barrett
- Director Bones
- Cameron Chase
- Collins
- Cliff Hansen
- Tanya
Antagonists:
- Carcharo (In a vision)
- Helix (Mentioned only)
- Babe (In a vision)
- Kritter (In a vision)
- Benjamin Love (In a vision)
- Lex Luthor (Phone call only)
Other Characters:
- Justice Society (Mentioned only)
- Atom-Smasher (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Black Canary (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- The Flash (Jay Garrick) (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Hawkgirl (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Hawkman (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Mister Terrific (Mentioned only)
- Sand (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Star-Spangled Kid (In a vision) (Cameo)
- Wildcat (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Infinity, Inc. (Mentioned only)
- Hourman (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Atom-Smasher (Mentioned only)
- Jade (Mentioned only)
- Obsidian (Mentioned only)
- Star-Spangled Kid (Sylvester Pemberton) (Mentioned only)
- Starman (On a TV or computer screen) (Cameo)
- Superman Blue/Red (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Northern Ireland
- Belfast (Mentioned only)
- Northern Ireland
Items:
- Cosmic Converter Belt (In a vision)
Synopsis for "Upping the Ante"
This morning, somewhere in the continental United States, there is a building where supervillains meet to drink and gamble upon fights to the death between costumed vigilantes who have been caught and drugged into a mad rage. It is run by a woman known only as Roulette.
In the arena today is Firebrand. He has never really met any other heroes, except for Guardian and Warrior. Initially he tried to act tough to the other man, but afterwards realised that superheroes are just... people, each in their own way trying to make a difference.
Firebrand's opponent is, as far as he can tell, a government agent known as Checkmate. Fighting the drugs, he pins the other man and tries to convince him to stop fighting, to work together to get free...
Checkmate slices a foot-long blade through Firebrand's throat.
All of this is so much unfortunate accounting to Roulette, who decides that business is suffering. To make back the money, they need bigger attractions... and just as she decides this, she sees a newspaper headline about the JSA, who seem to be on an unstoppable rise recently...
Appearing in "Upping the Ante"
Featured Characters:
- Firebrand (Final appearance; dies)
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Roulette (First appearance)
- Captain Cold
- Invisible Destroyer
Other Characters:
- Warrior (Mentioned only)
- Justice Society
- Doctor Fate (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Doctor Mid-Nite and Charlie the Owl (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Flash (Jay Garrick) (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Hawkgirl (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Hawkman (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Sand (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Sentinel (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Star-Spangled Kid (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
Locations:
- The House
- New York City (Mentioned only)
- Warriors (Mentioned only)
Items:
- Amulet of Anubis (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Cloak of Destiny (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Cosmic Converter Belt (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Cosmic Staff (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Helmet of Fate (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
- Nth Metal (In a photograph only) (Cameo)
Synopsis for "Profile Pages"
Profiles
Appearing in "Profile Pages"
Featured Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Wonder Woman (Hippolyta) (Cameo)
Items:
Notes
- This issue occurs between JSA #27 and JSA #28.
- "Breaking Storms" and "Upping the Ante" are reprinted in the JSA: Fair Play trade paperback. "Rumors and Facts" is reprinted in the Chase trade paperback. The entire issue is collected in the JSA Omnibus Vol. 2.
See Also
- Cover gallery for the JSA Secret Files and Origins series
- Images from JSA Secret Files and Origins Vol 1 2
Recommended Reading
- Justice Society Recommended Reading
- Adventure Comics (Volume 1)
- All-Star Comics (Volume 1)
- All-Star Squadron (Volume 1)
- America vs. the Justice Society (Volume 1)
- Infinity Inc. (Volume 1)
- JSA (Volume 1)
- JSA: All Stars (Volume 1)
- JSA Classified (Volume 1)
- JSA: Strange Adventures (Volume 1)
- JSA vs. Kobra (Volume 1)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 1)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 2)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 3)
- Justice Society of America (Volume 4)
- Last Days of the Justice Society Special #1
Links and References
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