Justice League Of America
(1960)
Vol. 1
Having successfully reintroduced a number of DC Comics' (then known as National Periodical Publications) Golden Age superhero characters such as The Flash and Green Lantern during the late 1950's, editor Julius Schwartz asked writer Gardner Fox to reintroduce the Justice Society of America. Schwartz, influenced by the popularity of Major League Baseball's National League and American League, decided to change the name of the team from Justice Society to Justice League.
The Justice League of America debuted in The Brave And The Bold #28 (February–March 1960) and after two further appearances in that title (in #29-30), they got their own series, which quickly became one of the company's best-selling titles.
The series was to run for 261 issues, from 1960 to 1987.
The Justice League of America debuted in The Brave And The Bold #28 (February–March 1960) and after two further appearances in that title (in #29-30), they got their own series, which quickly became one of the company's best-selling titles.
The series was to run for 261 issues, from 1960 to 1987.
Ad for the Justice League Of America (from Batman #129, February 1960)
Ad for the Justice League ongoing series (from Batman #135, October 1960)
The Brave And The Bold #28 (1960)
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Justice League #1 (1960)
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The original team consisted of:
As a reward for helping them solve their first case against Starro the Conqueror, Lucas "Snapper" Carr (noted for speaking in beatnik dialect and snapping his fingers) was made an honarary member of the team, and along with the other members had his own JLA signal device.
In their early adventures, it was editorial policy to use Superman and Batman sparingly in the JLA, as editor Julius Schwartz believed that the World's Finest duo got enough exposure elsewhere in the DC line.
Three of DC's other surviving or revived characters, Green Arrow, The Atom and Hawkman were added to the roster over the next four years.
Following the departures of Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky, writer Denny O'Neil and artist Dick Dillin became the new creative team. O'Neil reshaped the Justice League's membership by removing Wonder Woman in issue #69 and the Martian Manhunter in issue #71 (1969).
- Superman;
- Batman;
- Flash (Barry Allen);
- Aquaman;
- Wonder Woman;
- Green Lantern (Hal Jordan);
- J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter.
As a reward for helping them solve their first case against Starro the Conqueror, Lucas "Snapper" Carr (noted for speaking in beatnik dialect and snapping his fingers) was made an honarary member of the team, and along with the other members had his own JLA signal device.
In their early adventures, it was editorial policy to use Superman and Batman sparingly in the JLA, as editor Julius Schwartz believed that the World's Finest duo got enough exposure elsewhere in the DC line.
Three of DC's other surviving or revived characters, Green Arrow, The Atom and Hawkman were added to the roster over the next four years.
- Justice League of America #21 and #22 (August/September 1963) saw the first team-up of the Justice League and the Justice Society of America as well as the first use of the term "Crisis" in reference to a crossover between characters.
- The following year's team-up with the Justice Society introduced the threat of the Crime Syndicate of America of Earth-Three in #29 (August 1964).
- The character Metamorpho was offered membership in the Justice League (in #42, 1966) but declined.
Following the departures of Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky, writer Denny O'Neil and artist Dick Dillin became the new creative team. O'Neil reshaped the Justice League's membership by removing Wonder Woman in issue #69 and the Martian Manhunter in issue #71 (1969).
- Following the JLA/JSA team-up in issues #73-74 and the death of her husband, the Black Canary decided to move to Earth-One to make a fresh start, where she joined the Justice League.
- In issue #77 (December 1969), Snapper Carr is tricked into betraying the cave headquarters' secret location to the Joker, resulting in his resignation from the team.
Satellite Years
In need of a new secure headquarters, the Justice League moved into an orbiting satellite headquarters in Justice League of America #78 (February 1970).
Justice League Of America #78 (February 1970)
- The Elongated Man (#105, 1973), the Red Tornado (#106, 1973), Hawkwoman (#146, 1977), Zatanna (#161, 1978), and Firestorm (#179, 1980) joined the team.
- Wonder Woman returned during this period. To prove her worthiness to rejoin the JLA, she voluntarily underwent twelve trials analogous to the labors of Hercules, each of which was monitored in secret by a member of the JLA. After the conclusion of the storyline (in Wonder Woman #222), the character's return to the JLA occurred in a two-part story in Justice League of America #128-129 (March–April 1976).
- Justice League of America #103 featured the Justice League offering membership to the Phantom Stranger, but he vanished, as per usual, without actually accepting the offer.
- Libra, a supervillain created in Justice League of America #111 (May–June 1974), would play a leading role in Grant Morrison's Final Crisis storyline in 2008.
Justice League ''Detroit''
Seeking to capitalize on the popularity of other team books, which focused upon heroes in their late teens/early 20s, the Justice League series was revamped by writer Gerry Conway and artist Chuck Patton; after most of the original heroes fail to help fend off an invasion of Martians, Aquaman dissolves the League and rewrites its charter to allow only heroes who will devote their full time to the roster (#232 & Annual #2, 1984).
Longtime JLA fans were critical of the Detroit based team, and did not approve of what author Gerry Conway was trying to do. Many saw this as the beginning of the end of the title.
Clearly, DC themselves were not convinced, as issue #237 and then #240 had "untold" tales of the JLA and issue #250 announced "The return of the Justice League", featuring a more familiar line up. From that issue onward, Batman returned to the team.
Despite the Caped Crusaders presence, the book's demise continued, and following the deaths of Vibe, Gypsy and Steel in the company wide ''Legends'' story line, the book was cancelled with issue #261.
Longtime JLA fans were critical of the Detroit based team, and did not approve of what author Gerry Conway was trying to do. Many saw this as the beginning of the end of the title.
Clearly, DC themselves were not convinced, as issue #237 and then #240 had "untold" tales of the JLA and issue #250 announced "The return of the Justice League", featuring a more familiar line up. From that issue onward, Batman returned to the team.
Despite the Caped Crusaders presence, the book's demise continued, and following the deaths of Vibe, Gypsy and Steel in the company wide ''Legends'' story line, the book was cancelled with issue #261.
Justice League Of America #232 (November 1984)
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Justice League Of America Annual #1 (October, 1984 - takes place between Justice League Of America #232-233)
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Collected Editions
DC Archive Editions
DC Comics Classic Library
Showcase Presents
Chronicles
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 1 (#1-6);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 2 (#7-14);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 3 (#15-22);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 4 (#23-30);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 5 (#31-38 & 40);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 6 (#41-47 & 49-50);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 7 (#51-57 & 59-60);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 8 (#61-66 & 68-70);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 9 (#71-75 & 77-80);
- Justice League of America Archives Vol. 10 (#81-93).
DC Comics Classic Library
- Justice League of America: George Perez Vol. 1 (#184-186 & 192-194);
- Justice League of America: George Perez Vol. 2 (195-197 & 200).
Showcase Presents
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America vol. 1 (#1-16);
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America vol. 2 (#17-36);
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America vol. 3 (#37-60);
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America vol. 4 (#61-83);
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America vol. 5 (#84-106);
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America vol. 6 (#107-132).
Chronicles
- Justice League Of America Chronicles, Vol. 1 (The Brave And The Bold #28-30, Justice League Of America #1-3).
''Modern'' Incarnations [1987-1996]
Justice League
Justice League: International
Justice League: America
The Justice League was floundering. With most of its fan-favorite characters on extended sabbaticals, and little more than minor heroes making up its roster, it was clear that the team needed a major overhaul. But no-one quite expected how drastic the transformation would truly be in the hands of writers Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and artist Kevin Maguire.
Instead of embracing the grim and gritty tone set by Frank Miller's "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" from the previous year and its countless imitators, Giffen and Dematteis decided to do a complete turnaround and crafted a super hero sit-com.
While their collaboration resulted in a sophisticated series of well thought out fiction, the emphasis was placed on humor over drama, and characterization over violence. Nonetheless, amid the absurd situation and over-the-top super villains, the pair's humanity shone through brilliantly. With just the right touch of action, the resulting Justice League title was a smash success of a comic, a page turner of a different ilk, and DC's original team franchise was restored to its rightful place as king of the mountain.
Spinning out of the events of "Legends" the Justice League reformed, dropping the "of America" part of its name at the insistence of manipulative new backer Maxwell Lord. Comprised of the Martian Manhunter, Black Canary, Captain Marvel, Batman, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Dr. Fate, Mr. Miracle, Dr. Light, and Blue Beetle, and eventually media promoter Booster Gold, the Justice League battled the likes of the Royal Flush Gang, the Rocket Red Brigade, as well as each other, changing and shifting their roster, and later adding members Fire and Ice to their ranks.
Collected in:
Instead of embracing the grim and gritty tone set by Frank Miller's "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" from the previous year and its countless imitators, Giffen and Dematteis decided to do a complete turnaround and crafted a super hero sit-com.
While their collaboration resulted in a sophisticated series of well thought out fiction, the emphasis was placed on humor over drama, and characterization over violence. Nonetheless, amid the absurd situation and over-the-top super villains, the pair's humanity shone through brilliantly. With just the right touch of action, the resulting Justice League title was a smash success of a comic, a page turner of a different ilk, and DC's original team franchise was restored to its rightful place as king of the mountain.
Spinning out of the events of "Legends" the Justice League reformed, dropping the "of America" part of its name at the insistence of manipulative new backer Maxwell Lord. Comprised of the Martian Manhunter, Black Canary, Captain Marvel, Batman, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Dr. Fate, Mr. Miracle, Dr. Light, and Blue Beetle, and eventually media promoter Booster Gold, the Justice League battled the likes of the Royal Flush Gang, the Rocket Red Brigade, as well as each other, changing and shifting their roster, and later adding members Fire and Ice to their ranks.
- Issues #1-6 (May-October 1987) were simply titled ''Justice League.''
Collected in:
- Justice League: International, Vol. 1 (#1-6 & Justice League: International #7).
Justice League #1 (May 1987)
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Justice League #6 (October 1987)
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- Issues #7-25 (November 1987-April 1989) were retitled ''Justice League: International.''
Collected in:
- Justice League International, Vol. 2 (#08-13, Annual #1 & Suicide Squad #13;
- Justice League International, Vol. 3 (#14-22);
- Justice League International, Vol. 4 (#23-25 & Justice League: America #26-30).
Justice League: International #7 (November 1987)
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Justice League: International #25 (April, 1989)
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- Issues #26-113 (May 1989-August 1996) were retitled ''Justice League: America.''
Collected in:
- Justice League: International, Vol. 4 (#26-30 & Justice League: International #23-25).
- Issue #69 has been collected in Death of Superman.
Justice League: America #26 (May 1989)
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Justice League: America #113 (August 1996)
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Creators Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis closed out their run on the Justice League with the "Breakdowns" storyline (Justice League: America #53-60, 1991-1992 and Justice League: Europe #29-35).
Justice League Spectacular #1 (April 1992)
The release of Justice League Spectacular #1 launched the revised Justice League titles under new writers and artists.
The Justice League titles expanded to a total of four by the early to mid-1990s:
Justice League: Europe was later retitled to become the second volume of Justice League: International.
The Justice League titles expanded to a total of four by the early to mid-1990s:
- Justice League: America (formerly Justice League International);
- Justice League: Europe (which had started two years after Justice League launched, spinning from #24);
- Justice League: Task Force;
- Extreme Justice;
- Justice League Quarterly.
Justice League: Europe was later retitled to become the second volume of Justice League: International.
However, with new writers and artists coming and going into the Justice League titles, there was very little consistency in continuity. The more powerful and recognizable characters such as Superman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Aquaman and Batman came and went in the various titles, replaced by lesser known characters such as Bloodwynd, Maya, Maxima, Nuklon, Obsidian, Tasmanian Devil, and Triumph.
Longtime JLI-era characters such as Captain Atom, Martian Manhunter, and Power Girl were revised and revamped repeatedly, with mixed responses from fans.
By the mid to late 1990s, with the commercial success of the series fading, each of the titles was eventually cancelled.
Longtime JLI-era characters such as Captain Atom, Martian Manhunter, and Power Girl were revised and revamped repeatedly, with mixed responses from fans.
By the mid to late 1990s, with the commercial success of the series fading, each of the titles was eventually cancelled.
Justice League: Europe [1989-1993]
Justice League: Europe was a spin-off of #24 of Justice League: America (which was then still named Justice League: International (from issue #7-25).
Collected editions:
- Justice League: Europe was published for 68 issues (& 5 Annuals) from 1989 to 1994.
- Starting with issue #51, this title was renamed Justice League: International (Vol. 2).
Collected editions:
- Justice League: International, Vol. 5 (Justice League: International Annual #2-3, Justice League: Europe #1-6);
- Justice League: International, Vol. 6 (Justice League: America #31-35, Justice League: Europe #7-11.
Justice League: Europe #1 (April 1989)
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Justice League: Europe #50 (May 1993)
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Justice League: International (Vol. 2) #51 (June 1993)
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Justice League: International (Vol. 2) #68 (September 1994)
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Justice League: Task Force [1993-1996]
Justice League Task Force was published from June 1993 to August 1996 and ran for 37 issues. It was a spin-off of Justice League: Europe. Like Justice League: Europe, this team carried a United Nations charter which sanctioned their activities. In fact, Justice League: Task Force was composed of several former Justice League: Europe members.
The team was called to action by Hannibal Martin, a representative of the United Nations. He asked that Martian Manhunter select a "strike team" of fellow Justice League members and to "lead them on a very special mission".
Justice League Task Force first featured special one time teams of Justice League members and associates in covert operations, usually lead by Martian Manhunter and including Gypsy.
In the later part of the title's run, J'onn watched over a team of younger, less experienced heroes, including Gypsy, The Ray, Triumph, and Mystek, as well as L-ron/Despero.
The team was called to action by Hannibal Martin, a representative of the United Nations. He asked that Martian Manhunter select a "strike team" of fellow Justice League members and to "lead them on a very special mission".
Justice League Task Force first featured special one time teams of Justice League members and associates in covert operations, usually lead by Martian Manhunter and including Gypsy.
In the later part of the title's run, J'onn watched over a team of younger, less experienced heroes, including Gypsy, The Ray, Triumph, and Mystek, as well as L-ron/Despero.
Justice League: Task Force #1 (June 1993)
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Justice League: Task Force #37 (August 1996)
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Extreme Justice [1995-1996]
Extreme Justice was a monthly Justice League spin-off title and ran for 19 issues, from 1994 to 1996. It replaced the cancelled Justice League: International (Vol. 2), formerly Justice League: Europe).
Several heroes split from the main Justice League over dissatisfaction with the League's association with the United Nations. These characters form their own Justice League, based out in Mount Thunder, Colorado.
The team is led by Captain Atom and consists of Maxima, Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), Booster Gold, and Amazing-Man (Will Everett III). They were later joined by Firestorm (Ronald Raymond), Plastique, and the Wonder Twins (Zan and Jayna). Carol Ferris became the administrator of their Mount Thunder facility.
The characters never referred to the team as "Extreme Justice" in the series; however, they were called that in an issue of "Justice League America".
Several heroes split from the main Justice League over dissatisfaction with the League's association with the United Nations. These characters form their own Justice League, based out in Mount Thunder, Colorado.
The team is led by Captain Atom and consists of Maxima, Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), Booster Gold, and Amazing-Man (Will Everett III). They were later joined by Firestorm (Ronald Raymond), Plastique, and the Wonder Twins (Zan and Jayna). Carol Ferris became the administrator of their Mount Thunder facility.
The characters never referred to the team as "Extreme Justice" in the series; however, they were called that in an issue of "Justice League America".
Extreme Justice #1 (February 1995)
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Extreme Justice #18 (July 1996)
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Although at one point there were 3 Justice League groups in action (Extreme Justice, Justice League: America and Justice League: Task Force), there was very little unity between the teams and a strong sense of rivalry among the respective leaders, Wonder Woman, Captain Atom, and the Martian Manhunter, regarding which team would succeed in the pursuit of justice.
In the summer of 1996, all three Justice League series were cancelled.
In the summer of 1996, all three Justice League series were cancelled.
Justice League:
A Midsummer's Nightmare [1996]
A Justice League of America formed in the September 1996 3-issue limited series Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare, which reunited the "Original Seven" of the League for the first time since Crisis On Infinite Earths.
A precursor to the following year's JLA ongoing series, A Midsummer's Nightmare not only saw the return of major characters to DC's premier team, but was also one of the first major DC titles to feature enhanced computer effects.
A precursor to the following year's JLA ongoing series, A Midsummer's Nightmare not only saw the return of major characters to DC's premier team, but was also one of the first major DC titles to feature enhanced computer effects.
Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare #1 (September 1996)
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Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare #2 (October 1996)
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Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare #3 (November 1996)
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Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare (TPB, 1996)
JLA [1997-2006]
In 1997, DC Comics launched a new Justice League series, titled JLA, written by Grant Morrison.
Morrison introduced the idea of the JLA allegorically representing a pantheon of gods, with their different powers and personalities, incorporating such characters as Zauriel, Big Barda, Orion, Huntress, Barbara Gordon (Oracle), Steel (John Henry Irons), and Plastic Man. He also had Aztek, Tomorrow Woman, and Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) as temporaries.
During the 2005-2006 event "Infinite Crisis", the series ended as Green Arrow struggled in vain to keep the League afloat (JLA #120-125).
The series ran for 125 issues, from 1997 to 2006.
Morrison introduced the idea of the JLA allegorically representing a pantheon of gods, with their different powers and personalities, incorporating such characters as Zauriel, Big Barda, Orion, Huntress, Barbara Gordon (Oracle), Steel (John Henry Irons), and Plastic Man. He also had Aztek, Tomorrow Woman, and Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) as temporaries.
During the 2005-2006 event "Infinite Crisis", the series ended as Green Arrow struggled in vain to keep the League afloat (JLA #120-125).
The series ran for 125 issues, from 1997 to 2006.
JLA #1 (January 1997)
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JLA #125 (April 2006)
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Collected Editions
Trade paperbacks:
Hardcover Deluxe Editions:
- New World Order (#1-4);
- American Dreams (#5-9);
- Rock of Ages (#10-15);
- Strength in Numbers (#16-23);
- Justice for All (#24-33);
- World War III (#34-41);
- Tower of Babel (#42-46);
- Divided We Fall (#47-54);
- Terror Incognita (#55-60);
- Golden Perfect (#61-65);
- Obsidian Age Books 1 and 2 (#66-71 & #72-76);
- Rules of Engagement (#77-82);
- Trial by Fire (84-89);
- The 10th Circle (#94-99);
- Pain of the Gods (#101-106);
- Syndicate Rules (#107-114 and a story from JLA Secret Files 2004);
- Crisis of Conscience (#115-119);
- World Without a Justice League (#120-125).
Hardcover Deluxe Editions:
- JLA: The Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 (#1-9, Secret Files and Origins #1);
- JLA: The Deluxe Edition Vol. 2 (#10-17, Prometheus #1, JLA/WildC A.T.S.);
- JLA: The Deluxe Edition Vol. 3 (#22-26, 28-31, #1,000,000);
- JLA: The Deluxe Edition Vol. 4 (#34, 36-41, JLA Classified #1-3, JLA: Earth II).
52
In 52 (week 24), Firestorm recruits a group to reform the Justice League. It consists of Firehawk, Super-Chief, Bulleteer, and Ambush Bug. They fight a deranged Skeets who takes Super-Chief's powers, killing him and numerous people who had received powers through Lex Luthor's Everyman Project. Afterward, Firestorm breaks up the team.
Justice League Of America (Vol. 2)
One year after the events of Infinite Crisis, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman reunite in the Batcave to re-form the League in Justice League of America #0, the kick-off for a new series: Justice League Of America (Vol. 2). This series ran for 60 issues, from 2006 to 2011.
Justice League Of America (Vol. 2) #0 (September 2006)
Justice League Of America (Vol. 2) #1 (October 2006)
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Justice League Of America (Vol. 2) #60 (October 2011)
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The New 52
Justice League [Vol. 2, 2011]
Justice League: International [Vol. 3, 2011]
Justice League: Dark [2011]
Justice League Of America [Vol. 3, 2011]
In September 2011, following the conclusion of the Flashpoint mini-series, all DC titles were canceled and relaunched, starting as issue #1, and DC's continuity was rebooted.
Justice League Of America (Vol. 2) was relaunched as Justice League, (that would make this series Vol. 2, since there was an earlier series with the same name, in 1987).
Justice League (Vol. 2) was the first of the new (New 52) titles released, coming out the same day as the final issue of Flashpoint. The first 6-issue storyline is set five years in the past and features a new origin for the team. The series then shifted to the present in issue #7.
Justice League Of America (Vol. 2) was relaunched as Justice League, (that would make this series Vol. 2, since there was an earlier series with the same name, in 1987).
Justice League (Vol. 2) was the first of the new (New 52) titles released, coming out the same day as the final issue of Flashpoint. The first 6-issue storyline is set five years in the past and features a new origin for the team. The series then shifted to the present in issue #7.
Justice League (Vol. 2) #1 (October 2011)
In addition to this series, two other Justice League-related titles were launched during the same month:
- A new Justice League: International (Vol. 3) featuring an initial roster of Batman, Booster Gold, Rocket Red (Gavril Ivanovich), Vixen, Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Fire, Ice, August General in Iron and Godiva;
- Justice League Dark; featuring an initial roster consisting of John Constantine, Shade, the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna, and new character called Mindwarp.
Justice League: International (Vol. 3) #1 (November 2011)
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Justice League: Dark #1 (November 2011)
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In May 2012, DC announced the cancellation of Justice League: International (Vol. 3) after issue #12. The cancellation of Justice League: International (Vol. 3) led into the launch of a new Justice League Of America title (Vol. 3).
Justice League Of America (Vol. 3) #1 (April 2013)
The new Justice League Of America is entirely separate from the main Justice League as the new team was formed by Amanda Waller and consists of Steve Trevor, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Catwoman, the new Green Lantern Simon Baz, Stargirl, Katana and Vibe. The latter two, Katana and Vibe, have since received their own ongoing titles. The new Atom, Rhonda Pineda, is also a member of the Justice League Of America. She works as a spy to gain intel on the Justice League, reporting to Amanda Waller and Steve Trevor. Her placement is unknown to the members of either team.
Each member of the Justice League Of America is intended to be a counterpart to the members of the Justice League, in case the Justice League would ever go rogue. Catwoman and Green Arrow double up as counterparts for Batman.
The Justice League, Justice League of America and Justice League Dark clash in the "Trinity War" storyline; Atom is later revealed to be from a parallel universe; she is in fact a mole on both teams, and a member of the evil Crime Syndicate of Earth-Three. The Syndicate roundly defeats the assembled Leagues, triggering the Forever Evil crossover event.
In August 2013, it was announced that Justice League of America would be retitled Justice League Canada following Forever Evil, with the team relocating to Canada. Adam Strange and a brand new character of Canadian origin will join the team.[77] In December 2013, Jeff Lemire, the writer of the new Justice League Canada series, announced that Animal Man would be a part of the team.[78] However, in January 2014, it was announced that the series would no longer be retitled, instead relaunching as Justice League United. The series, written by Lemire and drawn by Mike McKone, will feature a team consisting of Animal Man, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Stargirl, Supergirl, Adam Strange, Alanna Strange and an all new, super-powered Cree teenager.[79]
Each member of the Justice League Of America is intended to be a counterpart to the members of the Justice League, in case the Justice League would ever go rogue. Catwoman and Green Arrow double up as counterparts for Batman.
The Justice League, Justice League of America and Justice League Dark clash in the "Trinity War" storyline; Atom is later revealed to be from a parallel universe; she is in fact a mole on both teams, and a member of the evil Crime Syndicate of Earth-Three. The Syndicate roundly defeats the assembled Leagues, triggering the Forever Evil crossover event.
In August 2013, it was announced that Justice League of America would be retitled Justice League Canada following Forever Evil, with the team relocating to Canada. Adam Strange and a brand new character of Canadian origin will join the team.[77] In December 2013, Jeff Lemire, the writer of the new Justice League Canada series, announced that Animal Man would be a part of the team.[78] However, in January 2014, it was announced that the series would no longer be retitled, instead relaunching as Justice League United. The series, written by Lemire and drawn by Mike McKone, will feature a team consisting of Animal Man, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Stargirl, Supergirl, Adam Strange, Alanna Strange and an all new, super-powered Cree teenager.[79]
