Kirk was also in love with Magnus' girlfriend and eventual wife, Tina, which resulted in Magnus accidentally beating her to death in a fit of rage once he realized Tina loved Kirk more than him. Kirk worked together with the other League members Superman and Wonder Woman when Magnus attempted to frame them in order to fulfill his plan of injecting everyone in the world with nanites to make humanity work as a collective. When the fight is over and a regretful and remorseful Magnus destroyed himself, he and Superman use Luthor's Kryptonian data to help humanity while mourning over the loss of his best friend and love interest.