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TheJustice Leagueis the DC Universe ’s foremost superhero squad , and as such , their membership include some of the world ’s strongest heroes . From iconic overweight - hitters like Superman and Wonder Woman , to underrated powerhouses like Firestorm and Vixen , there are no shortage of Leaguers who can fight for Department of Justice on a planetary ordered series . But one surprising fig in the Justice League is far stronger than anyone realise : Steel .
JLA : Act of Godby Doug Moench , Dave Ross , George Freeman , Benedict Dimagmaliw , and Kurt Hathaway upends the DC Universe after a phenomenon called the Black Light robs every biologically- and mystically - powered hoagie of their abilities . Only technologically based heroes are left to fight on , andchief among them is Steel .
As John Henry Irons seem on the panorama to confront Toyman , a reporter says,“It ’s the cybernetic hero known asSteel – now perhaps Earth ’s most powerful being!”And while his conflict with Toyman leave brand dead and defeated , this random declaration still says a peck about Steel ’s spunk .
Created by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove , Steel debut in 1993’sThe Adventures of Superman#500 as part of the massiveDeath of Supermancrossover storyline .
Batman is n’t know for his sense of humor , but Bruce Wayne is funnier than he lets on — and one Justice Leaguer could totally crock up him up .
Steel’s Mettle Can’t Be Ignored by the Justice League
Metropolis and the DC Universe Need John Henry Irons
In this confrontation , Toyman only gained the upper mitt due to the solo Steel ’s already decisive injuries from the Black Light cataclysm . But in peak condition with backup usable , John Henry Irons is a much more formidable threat . Having gone toe - to - toe withsome of DC Comics ' most unsafe villains , like Queen Bee , the General , Lex Luthor , and more , Steel has proved time and again that the only thing more dangerous than his armor is his incredible intellect , which permit him to create the armor that would be the most powerful cock for good in a earth without superpowers .
Anyone that Clark Kent count an equal peer is worthy of esteem – with or without Justice League membership – and Steel undoubtedly fits that mold .
Steel may have started off as an engineer inspire by Superman himself , but in the years since , he ’s more than proved himself as his own man and hero sandwich . With his underrated wizardry , his incredibly powerful armor , and his conception at his company , Steelworks , John Henry Irons has become one of Metropolis ’ foremost heroes both in and out of costume . But when he needs support , Irons is stilla longtime friend of the Superman Familyand a close folk friend of the Kents , andthere are few heroes that Superman can bank on more systematically than Steel .
Steel and his niece Natasha Irons dally major roles in theAction Comicsrun led by author Phillip Kennedy Johnson , which begins withAction Comics#1029 by Johnson , Phil Hester , Eric Gapstur , Hi - Fi , and Dave Sharpe and then ends withAction Comics2023 Annual by Johnson , Max Raynor , Matt Herms , and Sharpe .
Steel Is More Than Superman’s Understudy
Steel’s Allyship with Superman Makes Them Equals
Anyone that Clark Kent view an equal match is suitable of respect – with or without Justice League membership – and Steel doubtless conform to that mold . In a humankind without superpowers , it’sJohn Henry Irons who once again fills the Man of Steel ’s boots as he did after the death of Kal - El . But in DC ’s main continuity , Steelwill continue to battle as one of Superman ’s airless allies , the underrated powerhouse of theJustice League , and , most importantly , his own man .
JLA : Act of Godis available now from DC Comics .
