JLA: The Nail is a three-issue comic book miniseries published by DC Comics. Written and illustrated by Alan Davis, the story exists outside the main DC Universe continuity as an Elseworlds tale. Later, Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Compendium designated it as Earth-898, incorporating it into Hypertime.

The premise hinges on a small but pivotal twist: the Kents’ truck suffers a flat tire caused by a nail, preventing them from discovering baby Kal-El’s spaceship. As a result, Superman never becomes part of the DC Universe, altering the fate of the Justice League and the world.

The story’s theme is set by the opening lines of the proverbial rhyme “For Want of a Nail.”

A sequel, Justice League: Another Nail, continues the narrative, resolving lingering threads such as the war between New Genesis, Apokolips, and the Green Lantern Corps, as well as Oliver Queen’s public betrayal of the Justice League.

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What If? Mr. Sinister Formed the X-Men - Cyclops, Goblin Queen & Sauron: A Deep Dive into Marvel’s What If? Vol. 2, Issue 74

Join the latest Comix Paradox podcast episode as we dive into What If? Volume 2, Issue 74, where Marvel imagines a world where Mr. Sinister forms the X-Men!

In this discussion, hosts Powerful Brandon, Justin Cooper, and Leo Pond explore:

Character design and storyline twists, including Cyclops’s 90s-inspired costume and Goblin Queen’s role in Cairo. Artwork critique and analysis of the narrative’s complexity, including Sauron’s unexpected inclusion as an X-Men member. Mr. Sinister’s effectiveness as an antagonist, his relationship with the Summers family, and how his plans influenced the team. A look at the comic book market in the 1980s and 1990s, touching on collectibility, overproduction, and nostalgia for classic X-Men issues. We also examine how What If? stories differ from DC’s Elseworlds, providing insights into alternate storytelling in comics.

What’s your take on Mr. Sinister’s X-Men? Which alternate Marvel realities intrigue you most? Drop your thoughts in the comments and share your favorite What If? or Elseworlds stories!

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