Jason Morgan is in his Metropolis apartment bathroom performing a ritual that will create a "bridge" linking his reality to a parallel dimension; Once the bridge is created, a Zarolatt (an energy based sentient being) emerges destroying the link behind him. The Zarolatt flies into the sky where it emits a large flash and noise similar to an explosion and attracting the attention of Superman; He finds a stationary, hovering wave of energy; After a preliminary examination, Superman attempts to touch it and is blasted about three miles away; By the time he returns Captain Atom and the Martian Manhunter of the newly formed Justice League are present.

The Zarolatt merges with a deceased body and a computer to create "The Weird." The weird is a name given to him by the Blue Beetle for being weird. Once fully formed the Weird sets off on his mission only to be confronted by the Justice League who look at him as dangerous. One by one the Weird gets past them and goes to confront Jason Morgan.

With Jason being absent for the time being absent for the time being. The Weird goes to the family of the body he used and reveals himself to his "son."

Note: This story takes place before Justice League International #7.