DC Retroactive: JLA - The '80s #1
In "Siege," the Justice League of America faces a sudden, sinister assault during a public tour of their new headquarters in Detroit, when the sorcerer Felix Faust unleashes an ancient artifact fueled by the city’s despair. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Ron Randall—with vibrant colors by Carlos Badilla and Tony Aviña and bold lettering by Carlos M. Mangual—this standout issue captures the JLA at their most vulnerable, rallying against a foe who preys on doubt. The cover by Ron Randall perfectly frames the chaos, setting the stage for a battle where even a child’s courage can change everything.
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Using an ancient artifact and the despair permeating Detroit, Felix Faust attacks the current Justice League of America as they are giving a tour of their new headquarters to schoolchildren, in hopes of quickly defeating them and drawing out the bigger guns. But inspired by one of the schoolchildren, the JLA fights back until Gypsy accidentally destroys Faust's artifact and breaks the spell.
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