"SKYJACK AT 22,300 MILES!" The Dharlu, an alien life-form that had dwelled dormant in a moon rock, are unwittingly released by S.T.A.R. scientists and accidentally teleported up to the JLA satellite at the same time as Flash and Hawkman, resulting in a molecular scrambling that may destroy the Justice League from the inside out!

Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Aquaman! The Martian Manhunter! The Justice League of America in its very own series! But will their first adventure be their last? Featuring the first appearance of the mind-controlling villain Despero!

“A TALE OF TWO SATELLITES!” A series of conflicts between Wonder Woman and her fellow team members comes to a head when the Amazon Princess decides to quit the Justice League of America!

Ages of Heroes, Eras of Men explores the changing depiction of superheroes from the comic books of the 1930s to the cinematic present. In this anthology, scholars from a variety of disciplines including history, cultural studies, Latin American studies, film studies, and English examine the superheros cultural history in North America with attention to particular stories and to the historical contexts in which those narratives appeared. Enduring comic book characters from DC and Marvel Comics including Superman, Iron Man, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Avengers are examined, along with lesser-known Canadian, Latino, and African-American superheroes. With a sweep of characters ranging from the Pulp Era to recent cinematic adaptations, and employing a variety of analytical frameworks, this collection offers new insights for scholars, students, and fans of the superhero genre.

Traces the development of the comic book, looks at publishers and genres, and discusses industry trends.