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The Janus Directive

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The Janus Directive is a 1989 DC crossover spanning 11 issues across Suicide Squad, Checkmate, Manhunter, Firestorm, and Captain Atom. Written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, the event centers on a covert war between government agencies triggered by a mysterious directive called Janus.

Story Arc Details

Status
Ended
Type
Crossover Event
Universe
Prime Earth (Earth-0)
Start Issue
The Janus Directive, Part 1 - Knight Kill
Issues
11

About Prime Earth (Earth-0)

The main DC Comics universe following the Flashpoint event and New 52 relaunch in 2011. Prime Earth (Earth-0) serves as home to the primary versions of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League. The continuity has evolved through DC Rebirth (2016) and subsequent publishing eras while maintaining its core designation.