Justice League of America #1
The World of No Return!
Summary
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Month: October-November
Year: 1960
Credits
Head Writer: Gardner Fox
Cover Artists: Murphy Anderson
Pencilers: Mike Sekowsky
Inkers: Bernard Sachs
Editors: Julius Schwartz
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Aquaman
- Batman
- Flash
- Green Lantern
- Martian Manhunter
- Superman
- Wonder Woman
- Despero
- Jasonar
- Saranna
- Snapper Carr
Locations:
- Thanakon
- Narx
Items:
First Appearances: Despero (an alien from Kalanor); Jasonar (an alien from Kalanor); Saranna (Jasonar's daughter)
Final Appearances: Jasonar; Saranna
Synopsis: Synopsis unknown
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in Justice League of America (Volume 1) #58, Millennium Edition: Justice League of America #1 and Justice League of America Archives, Volume 1.
- In the Post-Crisis version of this storyline, Batman and Superman are not full-time members of the Justice League. Black Canary replaces the role of Wonder Woman in modern continuity.
- Aquaman appeared last in Adventure Comics #276. He appears next in Adventure Comics #277.
- Batman appeared last in Batman #135. He appears next in Detective Comics #284.
- First appearance of the alien super-menace known as Despero. Despero will become a regular, recurring JLA villain. He appears next in Justice League of America (Volume 1) #26.
- The Flash appeared last in Flash (Volume 1) #115. He appears next in Flash (Volume 1) #116.
- Green Lantern appeared last in Green Lantern (Volume 2) #2. He appears next in Green Lantern (Volume 2) #3.
- Martian Manhunter appeared last in Detective Comics #283. He appears next in Detective Comics #284.
- Snapper Carr appeared last in Brave and the Bold #30. He appears next in Justice League of America #2.
- Superman appeared last in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #48. He appears next in Action Comics #269.
- Wonder Woman appeared last in Wonder Woman (Volume 1) #117. She appears next in Wonder Woman (Volume 1) #118.
Trivia
- The numbering for this issue is located on the interior indicia only and does not appear on the cover.
- Although this is the first issue of the series, this is not the first appearance of the Justice League. They appeared first in Brave and the Bold #28 and last appeared in Brave and the Bold #30. The origin of the team won't be revealed until Justice League of America (Volume 1) #9.
Recommended Readings
- Action Comics
- Aquaman (Volume 1)
- Batman
- Flash (Volume 1)
- Green Lantern (Volume 2)
- Justice League of America (Volume 1)
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 1)
- Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Related Articles
- Justice League of America cover art gallery
- Aquaman appearances list
- Batman appearances list
- Despero appearances list
- Flash appearances list
- Green Lantern appearances list
- Martian Manhunter appearances list
- Snapper Carr appearances list
- Superman appearances list
- Wonder Woman appearances list
External Links
- Justice League of America article at Wikipedia
- JLA page at DC Comics
- The Captain's Unofficial Justice League Home Page
- Cosmic Teams: Justice League
References
- Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #12 (Justice League of America team page)
- Justice League: The Official Index #1
- Mike's Amazing World of DC (character appearances/chronology)
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