The JLI have come to the USSR by order of the American president to stop the rogue Suicide Squad from rescuing an American prisoner, Thomas Tresser. The groups quickly pair off to do battle. Blue Beetle confronts the powerful Duchess, using his incredible agility to dodge her powerful blows. Deadshot first intends to take a shot at Batman, but the Dark Knight quickly intimidates him, and the two part ways. The Martian Manhunter and Vixen, old friends and teammates from the Detroit Justice League of America, talk out their differences. Captain Boomerang becomes furious at Guy Gardner, who refuses to fight, preferring to sit in an impenetrable green bubble. Captain Atom and Nightshade, who work together for the U.S. government, pretend to fight, but are actually engaging in frolicsome play.