Vol. 5The Roman Uprising

Roland confronted threats across Gotham, other worlds, and the Fuyuki Holy Grail War before returning to Rome to help his allies resist Nero. The volume ended with Marcus revealing himself as Gula and striking Acedia during a battle with Luxuria, Acedia, and Ira.

  • Batman stopped Joker from forcing Bob to shoot him, and Nightwing introduced Stephanie Brown as Spoiler while Damian objected to the Teen Titans name being claimed by another group.
  • Roland traveled to Tang China with Green Lantern and The Flash, where General Shan attacked the Dragon Emperor Temple and stabbed its old master.
  • Li Jiong accepted the Green Lantern Ring, helped overthrow Emperor Suzong and put Li Chu on the throne, while Roland aided Great Tang against Tibet and the An Lushan Rebellion.
  • Roland and Superboy-Prime used the Sword of the Sacred Way’s Mecha to blast open the seabed, sending seawater inland and shocking Aquaman.
  • Roland appeared before Jeanne d’Arc in Fuyuki as a Savior while Masters summoned unexpected Servants, including Ishtar, BB, and an Assassin who called himself Emiya.
  • Ritsuka and Mash joined BB at the Matou residence, where BB explained the Masters and Servants and identified Jeanne d’Arc’s Servant as a Savior.
  • Roland defeated Goetia and Marisbury’s plans in 2004 Fuyuki, helped Shirou dismantle the Holy Grail, and returned with Chaldea to his world.
  • Luxuria, Acedia, and Ira ambushed Roland, but Marcus revealed himself as Gula and struck Acedia down with his Fiery Golden Eyes.
Chapters 402–502 Read from Ch. 402

Arc 17Halloween, Gotham, and Beyond

Roland and his allies faced threats in Gotham, Blüdhaven, and beyond, while Kate confronted the Colony and reunited with Beth. After serving as Santa Claus and helping Shatterpressure confront Lobo, Roland traveled back in time with Green Lantern and The Flash, where General Shan attacked a temple.

  • Batman stopped Joker from forcing Bob to shoot him, and Nightwing introduced Stephanie Brown as Spoiler while Damian complained that another group had claimed the Teen Titans name.
  • Roland and his allies defeated Malak Kalu, then investigated Bloody Mary, who escaped into the Mirror World and later threatened Mirror Master.
  • Francis fought Shatterpressure in Central City and brought her to Roland Cathedral, where Roland recognized her as Lobo’s daughter and let her stay.
  • Roland and his allies resolved supernatural and animal-related threats, while Shauna Belzer attacked a theater before Roland stopped her and Annie awakened the Stand Sticky Fingers.
  • Kate opposed her father Jacob Kane and the Colony, and she and Roland rescued Beth from the D.E.O. after Mister Bones revealed her return from the dead.
  • Nightwing investigated Blüdhaven’s criminal factions with Roland and their allies, exposed Detective Daly’s betrayal, and challenged Black Mask’s takeover plans.
  • Roland accepted the role of Santa Claus, delivered unusual gifts with The Flash and Wally, and helped Shatterpressure visit Lobo, who escaped prison by transferring his monitor to her.
  • Shatterpressure and Francis defeated Lobo, then Roland traveled to Tang China in 757 with Green Lantern and The Flash, where General Shan attacked the Dragon Emperor Temple and stabbed its old master.
Chapters 402–42625 summaries Read

Arc 18Lanterns and New Threats

Li Jiong accepted the Green Lantern Ring, helped place Li Chu on the throne, and joined Roland in confronting a crisis across another universe. Back in Roland’s world, Roland faced political and scientific threats while Bruce Wayne built a superhero corporation, and the stretch ended with Roland and Superboy-Prime causing a massive disturbance in the ocean.

  • Li Jiong accepted the Green Lantern Ring, reunited with Bi Yao and Li Chu, overthrew Emperor Suzong, and helped Li Chu become emperor as Roland aided Great Tang against Tibet and the An Lushan Rebellion.
  • Roland, Green Lantern, and The Flash investigated a strange universe where Hal Jordan had been controlled by a Black Lantern Entity, then helped Hal regain control and reboot the world.
  • After returning to Roland’s world, Roland recovered while Bruce Wayne announced a corporation that would support superheroes and provide free medical care and other services.
  • Roland drove off officials sent to target Bruce’s corporation, then defeated Amazo and tracked Professor Anthony Ivo to his laboratory.
  • Roland learned that Dr. Isaac planned to spread the T-Virus, sent Jason and Kara to stop the threat in Raccoon City, and they defeated the experiments and rescued homeless men from the pharmaceutical plant.
  • Lex Luthor withdrew from the anti-Superhero Corporation alliance, moved DX away from the Solar System, and explained his view of Superman’s popularity to Mercy.
  • Roland demonstrated the Sword of the Sacred Way to Jason, then used its Mecha with Superboy-Prime to fire a blast that exposed the seabed and sent seawater surging inland, shocking Aquaman.
Chapters 427–45225 summaries Read

Arc 19The Fuyuki Holy Grail War

Roland’s dealings with vampires, Hell, and the First Magic led him into a new Holy Grail War in Fuyuki. He joined Jeanne d’Arc as a Savior, while Ritsuka and Mash entered the conflict and allied with BB at the Matou residence.

  • Roland helped Superboy-Prime clean the ocean, returned to Gotham, and learned that Bruce faced a government subversion charge while Damian defeated Fury.
  • Roland saved the Bat Family from a crashing plane by splitting it apart, then used giant birds and Formless Creation to rescue the passengers and stop a hurricane.
  • Roland and Cain investigated the vampire outbreak, where Mary became a vampire and later led a war against humanity before she and Andrew Bennett died and reunited in Heaven.
  • Roland helped Constantine overturn Hell’s rulers, installed Wasteland Diana and Owlman as its new rulers, and later learned the First Magic from Doctor Roman to free Black Jeanne from the Mirror World.
  • Roland and Batman investigated the Order of Saint Dumas and the demons surrounding Jean-Paul Valley, while Roland defeated Rahab, Behemoth, and Leviathan and discovered that someone was pushing him to take over their position.
  • After six months, Darkseid attacked Earth while Michael opened Heaven’s first six seals, and Roland heard a summoning ritual from another universe.
  • Roland appeared before Jeanne d’Arc in Fuyuki as a Savior, while the other Masters summoned unexpected Servants, including Ishtar, BB, and an Assassin who called himself Emiya.
  • Ritsuka and Mash arrived in Fuyuki and joined BB at the Matou residence, where BB explained the Masters and Servants involved and identified Jeanne d’Arc’s Servant as a Savior.
Chapters 453–47725 summaries Read

Arc 20The Roman Uprising

Roland ended the Fuyuki Holy Grail War, exposed Marisbury’s plan, and returned to Rome to help his companions organize against Nero’s forces. After rescuing Astra and striking at the Seven Sins, he reunited with Marcus during a battle against Luxuria, Acedia, and Ira.

  • Roland defeated Goetia and Marisbury’s plans in 2004 Fuyuki, then helped Shirou dismantle the Holy Grail and returned with Chaldea to his world.
  • Roland traveled to Rome with Jason and found Cassandra in the arena, then learned that Astra was serving as a Vestal Virgin.
  • Roland discovered Avaritia’s plot against Astra, rescued the Vestal Virgins with Kara, and led them through a tunnel to Jason’s estate.
  • Francis and Nightwing used the Mandate of Heaven Edict to organize rescued slaves, robbed Roman nobles, and defeated Invidia before Nero had Avaritia executed.
  • Roland learned that Mordred was in Rome, escaped his soldiers with Beast Boy, and found Roy building a magic-powered robot.
  • Raven attacked Nero and wounded Superbia, then joined the search for Roland after he went to help Nightwing escape Luxuria.
  • Luxuria, Acedia, and Ira ambushed Roland, but Marcus revealed himself as Gula and struck Acedia down with his Fiery Golden Eyes.
Chapters 478–50225 summaries Read
Volume 5 of 6
Volume 5 of 6