Justice League of America (DC Comics, 1960-)

Justice League of America (DC Comics) — Series Overview

Justice League of America stands as one of the cornerstone superhero team books in comic history. First launched by DC Comics in 1960, the series unites the publisher’s most iconic heroes—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter—under one banner to confront threats no single hero could face alone.

Across decades, Justice League of America has served as the definitive showcase of unity, power, and heroism. Each era of the series reflects the evolution of DC storytelling—from the Silver Age’s imaginative sci-fi adventures to the Bronze Age’s deeper character studies and the modern era’s complex, world-shaking events.

Renowned creators such as Gardner Fox, Gerry Conway, George Pérez, and Grant Morrison have expanded the mythos, exploring the League’s dynamics, its moral weight, and its role as Earth’s first line of defense. Through countless lineups and reboots, the core idea remains timeless: when evil threatens the world, the League answers the call together.

Key Themes:

• Teamwork and sacrifice among DC’s greatest heroes
• Large-scale cosmic and multiversal storytelling
• Moral and philosophical challenges of power and leadership

Notable Members Over the Years:
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkgirl, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and many more.

Publisher: DC Comics
First Appearance: The Brave and the Bold #28 (1960)
Main Series Runs: Justice League of America Vol. 1 (1960–1987), Vol. 2 (2006–2011), followed by Justice League relaunches in subsequent DC eras.