"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family; Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston"

With the villain Libra having stolen half of their powers and abilities in their last adventure, the Justice League members are desperate for a way to recover them. But when they revive Amazo in order to do so, they must fight a “War with the One-Man Justice League!”

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!

The one essential guide for comic book fans everywhere.

A collection originally published in 1960 through 1968.

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.