While federal operative Amanda Waller was busy setting up the Justice League of America, the super-villains were busy setting up their own shadow organization.
As Hawkman, Katana, Vibe, Stargirl, the new Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Catwoman, and Martian Manhunter work to become America's functional fail-safe team against the original Justice League, something sinister is afoot. In the end, what will these heroes want in return for their membership and what is going on with Gotham's criminal element?