Justice League of America

The Justice League of AmericaOne of the flagship titles of the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. line featuring their most marketable characters.… The Protectors of Earth…The World’s Greatest Super-Heroes…

As the atomic age moved on and our older heroes molded alongside new heroes with old names, the flagship group is the Justice League of AmericaOne of the flagship titles of the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. line featuring their most marketable characters..

The originA story that tells the beginnings of a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). or team. of the Justice League starts with an invasion from the planet Appelax, where seven conquerors were going to use Earth as their battlefield   in combat to the death to determine who will rule their homeworld.   Encased in asteroids, the aliens emerged fully formed and began to emit a radiation that turned anyone near them into genetic copies of the alienA character who was not born on the planet Earth..

In Denver, a great Stone God arose, and was felled by the Martian Manhunter.

Under the sea, the Glass GolemA living creature crafted from non-living material. Wonder Woman is an example of a golem. met his defeat at the hands of Aquaman.

On Paradise IslandThe legendary home of the AmazonsThe race of warrior like women who live on Themyscira. Wonder Woman is one of this race.. (see also: ThemysciraThe Greek name for Paradise Island, the home of the legendary AmazonsThe race of warrior like women who live on Themyscira. Wonder Woman is one of this race.. (see also Paradise Island)), the Mercury Monster was beaten by Wonder Woman.

Across the blue skies of Africa, the Golden Roc was bested by Green Lantern.

In Italy, the Fire Lord had his flame snuffed out by the winds of The Flash.

Each of these five heroes had heard of another two meteors crash landing to Earth.   One in the Everglades Swamp and the other in Greenland.

The five heroes went and met in the Everglades, but there was no monster, just the asteroid.   To their horror, they began to turn into wood beings, and from the asteroid emerged the Wood King who led the five of the heroes to begin his conquering army.

Using teamwork, Aquaman exerted his will and bumped into Green Lantern, knocking the wood covering off his ring, as Green Lantern shined a beam it removed the wood covering from the Martian Manhunter’s head, which enabled him to blow the Flash into Wonder Woman, knocking her into the path of the Green Lantern beam which released her right side, her lasso side.

The Wood King found himself cut to splinters by the Lasso of Truth and the five heroes decided to take off after the last meteor.

Upon arriving, they saw Batman and Superman in battle with Crystal Creature, unfortunately the meteors were coated in KryptoniteAn crystal that was formed in the explosion of the planet KryptonThe home world of Kryptonians, like Superman.. Kryptonite comes in different colors and each have a different effect on Kryptonians., so as Superman lie down a victim of the KryptoniteAn crystal that was formed in the explosion of the planet KryptonThe home world of Kryptonians, like Superman.. Kryptonite comes in different colors and each have a different effect on Kryptonians., Batman in his BatplaneBatman €™s older form of air transportation., managed to lasso the meteor away, leaving Superman free to destroy the Crystaline Creature.   The remaining meteors were buried, save one that was kept as a trophy, and the seven heroes decided to form the Justice League of AmericaOne of the flagship titles of the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. line featuring their most marketable characters..

Almost immediately, the group was tested again by Starro, the Star Conqueror and the group found their mascot member, Lucas “Snapper” Carr.

Soon the Justice League would be featured in their own title, instead of being a test feature in Brave and the Bold.

Shortly after the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America was formed, Green Arrow, Atom, and Hawkman joined the team filling out the roster to a total of ten heroes.

And Metamorpho would say no to the offer of League Membership….

League members would leave as well like Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman, who was eventually replaced by the Black Canary.

The Flash’s best friend, Elongated Man and the troubled android Red Tornado would join in back to back issues.

As the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America became more male heavy, it was time to introduce more women to the mix and long time League allies, Hawkgirl and Zatanna were added to the roster.

Superman is forgetting Metamorpho on that top cover and just to rub it in, shortly after this event, another costumed heroA character that typically acts in a heroic manner. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s deeds of saving Paradise Island from the mythological beasts have made her an Amazonian hero.) would turn down the League.

Finally, the League would invite, new kid Firestorm to join the team, primarily to assist him in training for heroA character that typically acts in a heroic manner. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s deeds of saving Paradise Island from the mythological beasts have made her an Amazonian hero.) work with his new powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.).

The Justice League has fought many villains in its day and its rogues gallery includes Starro, Felix Faust, T.O. Morrow, Professor Anthony Ivo, Queen Bee, the Royal Flush Gang, and of course, any villainA characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). that typically acts in a villainous manner. (Example: The Joker is truly an insane villain.) of any member of the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America frequently targets them, such as Lex Luthor, Cheetah, and the Joker.   In fact, the Injustice League and the Secret Society of Super-Villains was formed as a direct response to the Justice League’s existence.

 The Detroit Era

From L to R:  Zatanna, Aquaman, Elongated Man, Vixen, Martian Manhunter, Gypsy, Steel, and Vibe

After a seriously  under-powered  Justice League of AmericaOne of the flagship titles of the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. line featuring their most marketable characters. fought off a Martian Invasion and barely won, Aquaman as the only active charter member available disbanded the Justice League of AmericaOne of the flagship titles of the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. line featuring their most marketable characters..   The new JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America was then formed again practically on the spot with Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Elongated Man, and Zatanna.  Shortly afterwards the new heroA character that typically acts in a heroic manner. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s deeds of saving Paradise Island from the mythological beasts have made her an Amazonian hero.) Steel appeared and the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America got its headquartersThe location of where a single costumed character or a team of costumed characters meet, plan courses or actions, or even live. The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite, the Batcave, and the Fortress of Solitude are all examples of Headquarters., a Bunker in Detroit, Michigan.  Local street gang leader Vibe and the mysterious new girl Gypsy joined shortly afterwards.

Adding to this cast was Sue Dibny, the Elongated Man’s wife, Dale Gunn, Steel’s father figure, the original Commander Steel, Steel’s real Grandfather, and Mother Windom, a wise older woman who lived in the neighborhood.

CRISISA story of typically great importance to the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories..  

The Justice League is also where we get the CrisisA story of typically great importance to the DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories.. stories which leads into one of the major stories of the DC Universe.   These stories start off with the Justice League and the Justice Society meeting and teaming up to defeat a villainA characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). that typically acts in a villainous manner. (Example: The Joker is truly an insane villain.) or two or what not.

The Justice League is the first line of defense of Earth for the powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) of good and are often the rallying point for major events.

EquipmentAny items that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). would use that does not have an intentional use as a weapon. (Example: The Flash €™s Costume Ring holds his costume so that he can change super fast is a unique piece of equipment.)

All Justice League members carry signal devices to allow them to communicate with each other.

Transport Tubes are located in every major city on Earth allowing members the ability to teleport to and from the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America satellite as needed.

All Justice League members are authorized by the United Nations to act as law keeping agents throughout the world, however the League frequently distances itself from purely political situations.

HeadquartersThe location of where a single costumed character or a team of costumed characters meet, plan courses or actions, or even live. The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite, the Batcave, and the Fortress of Solitude are all examples of Headquarters.

Happy Harbor Cave – The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America met in the side of a mountain near Happy Harbor, Rhode Island in their early days.   When Snapper Carr was duped into being a bad guy and revealing the cave’s location to the Joker, the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America built a satellite headquartersThe location of where a single costumed character or a team of costumed characters meet, plan courses or actions, or even live. The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite, the Batcave, and the Fortress of Solitude are all examples of Headquarters..

JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite – This headquartersThe location of where a single costumed character or a team of costumed characters meet, plan courses or actions, or even live. The JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America Satellite, the Batcave, and the Fortress of Solitude are all examples of Headquarters. orbits 22,300 miles above the Earth in geosynchronous orbit and contains all the modern amenities including KryptonianA character whose original home world is KryptonThe home world of Kryptonians, like Superman.., Martian, and Thanagarian technology.

Membership

Charter Members

Aquaman – Arthur Curry, the King of the Seven Seas.   Born a hybrid of Human and Atlantean, Aquaman can exist underwater, command the creatures of the deep, superhuman strength, underwater speed, and can withstand massive pressure.

Batman – Bruce Wayne, the Dark Knight.   Born into wealth, he watched his parents murdered by a street thug and vowed he would do everything he could to prevent that from happening to another child.   Armed with crime fighting tools, a masterful detective mind, and a honed fighting repertoire.

Flash – Barry Allen, the Scarlet Speedster.   Police forensic scientist turned super-speedster via an electrical-chemical accident.   Barry has complete control over his molecule’s speed giving him the ability to run at super speedA power which allows a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). to move faster than a normal human can. Increased reflexes and speed make the characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). difficult to hit., pass through solid objects, run on water, and control air currents.

Green Lantern – Hal Jordan, the Emerald Gladiator.   Test Pilot Hal Jordan was summoned to become the heir to the Green Lantern ring of Space Sector 2814, with this ring Hal can make anything come into fruition through will power.

Martian Manhunter – J’onn J’onzz, the last survivor of MarsThe home world of Martians, like the Martian Manhunter. was teleported to Earth and with no way home was forced to integrate into Earth society.   J’onn’s alienA character who was not born on the planet Earth. abilities include shape changing, invisibilityThe ability to apparently disappear from detection, typically sight, but other forms of invisibility exist as well., super strengthA power which allows a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). to lift/carry more weight than a normal human could. This power comes in handy for physical assaults., and is Earth’s most accomplished telepath.

Superman – Clark Kent, rocketed to Earth from the doomed planet of KryptonThe home world of Kryptonians, like Superman., Kal-El gained super powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) far beyond those of mortal men on Earth and has become the greatest heroA character that typically acts in a heroic manner. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s deeds of saving Paradise Island from the mythological beasts have made her an Amazonian hero.) of them all.

Wonder Woman- Diana Prince, from the hidden island ThemysciraThe Greek name for Paradise Island, the home of the legendary AmazonsThe race of warrior like women who live on Themyscira. Wonder Woman is one of this race.. (see also Paradise Island), proved and tested in battle as the best Amazon and sent forth into Man’s world as an emissary of peace, Diana fights for truth to keep the forces of warWar comics feature military personnel fighting enemy troops. These comics are great adventure comics, but also very useful propaganda. at bay.

Non-Charter Members

Green Arrow – Oliver Queen, millionaire forced to survive on a deserted island took up and mastered the bow and arrow and became a swashbuckling heroA character that typically acts in a heroic manner. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s deeds of saving Paradise Island from the mythological beasts have made her an Amazonian hero.).

Atom – Ray Palmer, Physics professor who managed to create a device that can shrink a man and yet allow him to keep his mass and weight.

Hawkman – Carter Hall, Thanagarian police officer Katar Hol came to Earth in pursuit of an interstellar criminal and immigrated to Earth.

Black Canary – Dinah Drake Lance, the pretty bird possesses martial arts skillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.) at a master’s level and a sonic Canary Cry.

Elongated Man – Ralph Dibny, the stretchable sleuth uses his powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) to investigate crime and always senses when a mystery is upon him.

Red Tornado – John Smith is an android with an elemental trapped inside giving him control over the winds.

Hawkgirl – Shayera Hall accompanied her husband Carter to Earth and joined him in the quest for truth and justice, using ancient weaponry and Thanagarian technology.

Zatanna – Zatanna Zatara is the daughter of Golden Age heroA character that typically acts in a heroic manner. (Example: Wonder Woman €™s deeds of saving Paradise Island from the mythological beasts have made her an Amazonian hero.), Giovanni Zatara and Sindella who is the member of a magical race called Homo MagiA race of magicUnlike the real world, in the fictional DCU magic exists and is a viable force in characters lives. wielders that have been known to mate with regular humans from time to time. Zatanna is half Homo-Magi as her father is Zatara, a regular human and Sindella, a Homo-Magi., through Zatanna’s backward speech spells, Zatanna can do almost anything via magicUnlike the real world, in the fictional DCU magic exists and is a viable force in characters lives..

Firestorm – Ronnie Raymond and Dr. Martin Stein were caught in a nuclear accident and fused together to become the Nuclear Man known as Firestorm.

Vixen - Mari McCabe possesses the Tantu Totem which allows her to mimic the powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) of any animal she wishes, fleeing Africa as a child after her parents were murdered, Mari became a fashion model and designer and fights to stop injustice

Steel  - Henry “Hank” Heywood III is the descendant of the original Commander Steel and possesses the same powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) with some handy augmentations to this vision and hearing.

Vibe  - Paco Ramone the local tough street gang leader who is really a breakdancer with a heart of gold.  His vibration powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) gave him all the right moves.

Gypsy  - Cindy Reynolds is a runaway with amazing stealth abilities and some abilities she is still not aware that she contains.

Allies

Snapper Carr – The Justice League’s “mascot” member, Snapper helped the team best Starro the Conqueror and was on hand to watch the mountain base ever since.

Justice Society of AmericaThe original DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. team upA comic that usually features at least two characters that do not typically appear together on a regular basis. (Example: Batman and The Warlord would be a great Team Up) book taking the heroes of the Golden Age and teaming them together. – The Justice Society on Earth-2 frequently would team upA comic that usually features at least two characters that do not typically appear together on a regular basis. (Example: Batman and The Warlord would be a great Team Up) with the Justice League to battle multiversal wide threats.

Adam Strange – The far flung space adventurer from the planet RannA planet in the Alpha-Centauri galaxy that is often in conflict with the planet ThanagarThe home world of Thanagarians, the homeworld of Hawkman and Hawkgirl.. This planet is where Adam Strange has many adventures..

Phantom Stranger – Though technically a Leaguer, the Stranger does not attend meetings or comes when called, only when he deems he is needed.

Sue Dibny  - The wife of the Elongated Man, Sue joins the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America when they move to Detroit in order to be with her husband and to assist anyway she can.

Dale Gunn – The father figure of Steel, Dale assists with the daily operations of The Bunker.

Commander Steel  - Though long since retired, Commander Steel is a force to be reckoned with.

Mother Windom  - Often imparting wise words, Mother Windom is the neighborhood woman everyone knows and loves.

Mera  - The wife of Aquaman makes an appearance and assists the JLAAn abbreviation of Justice League of America in defeating Amazo, before Aquaman leaves with her to reconcile their strained marriage.

Offered Membership and Declined

Metamorpho – Adventurer Rex Mason was exposed to the rays of the mystical Orb of Ra and was transformed into the inhuman Element Man, able to transform his body and become any element found in the body.

Black Lightning – Inner city teacher Jefferson Pierce put on a specially designed suit to generate electrical blasts, eventually Jeff became a natural electricity wielder in order to fight off the hopelessness of Suicide Slum.