JLA #78

The Greatest Heroes of Our Time!" — and this 2003 cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen makes good on that promise, assembling a remarkable lineup against a starry, cosmic backdrop. Superman leads the charge at center, flanked by Wonder Woman, the Flash, Batman with a glowing green ring nearby, and a wild-axe-wielding warrior alongside a figure in dark tactical gear — plus a purple-clad mystic in the foreground. Writer Joe Kelly kicks off "Rules of Engagement" with a team that looks ready for anything the universe can throw at them.