Absolute Justice

Chloe Sullivan reaches out to Clark Kent, but a tense Metropolis alley encounter with Sylvester Pemberton ends in tragedy when Icicle slays him. The moment hits hard as Sylvester's staff flickers with light. Chloe and Clark realize they must uncover the truth behind his death.

The duo heads to the Daily Planet archives to search for records of Sylvester’s past. They uncover dusty documents and a 16 mm film that identifies Sylvester as part of a larger group of ‘criminals’ who were actually covert protectors. The discovery hints at a shadowed history behind the Justice Society.

The film presents the group’s arrest during a sweeping investigation, followed by a controversial release amid allegations of jury tampering and falsified evidence. The records leave the JSA’s names to float in rumor rather than solid history. The truth appears more tangled than expected.

Icicle tracks down Wesley Dodds after Dodds dreams of him, and a brutal confrontation leaves Dodds dead. Clark discovers the body, a harsh reminder that this case has personal stakes and lethal consequences.

Clark traces Carter Hall to a museum where Kent Nelson mutters to himself. The helmet tucked in a bag activates on its own, and Clark’s x-ray vision reveals the helmet’s mysterious presence. The object hints at a deeper, magical lineage behind the threat.

Carter withdraws to protect the secret of his true identity. Chloe enlists Oliver Queen to help recover Sylvester’s staff, which has fallen into the hands of a high school student.

The staff ends up with Courtney Whitmore, who embraces the Stargirl mantle. Kent appears and uses the staff to teleport himself and Courtney back to the museum, foreshadowing the JSA’s hidden legacy.

This revelation confirms that Sylvester’s old teammates formed the JSA, and the group’s shadowed past shifts the balance of loyalties. Kent, Carter, and Chloe realize they must shield the younger generation from renewed threats.

Kent Nelson reclaims the mantle of Doctor Fate by donning the Helmet of Nabu, stepping into a vigilant role to guard the present with lessons from the past. His awakening binds the JSA's legacy to the present-day fight.

Doctor Fate probes Joar Mahkent’s mind at Metropolis General’s psychiatric ward, exposing a lineage that ties the killer to the old guard. Clark glimpses a possible future where he helps guide a new generation of heroes.

The assassin is revealed to be Joar Mahkent’s son, driven by vengeance for his father’s injury. He is hired by Checkmate and ordered by Amanda Waller to target Stargirl and the JSA.

Oliver tracks Courtney to keep her safe as she steps into the Stargirl role. A tense clash unfolds near the Watchtower; Hawkman hurls Oliver through a window, and the heroes rally to face Icicle.

Lois Lane receives an anonymous package exposing the Justice Society’s truth, while Clark receives Doctor Fate’s prophecy about guiding a new era of heroes. The public is drawn into the truth behind the JSA’s persecution.

The final battle ends with Icicle defeated, and the team regroups to face Checkmate’s shadowy reach. Icicle is taken into Checkmate custody as Waller’s ruthless orders underscore the grim political realities; Tess Mercer’s allegiance to Checkmate is revealed, signaling a broader conspiracy.