Cover: Barry Kitson

JLA: Year One #[nn]

Jul 1999 · DC · 19.95 USD; 31.50 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection presents the 1998-1999 miniseries that reimagines the early days of the Justice League of America, focusing on the team's formation and first adventures. Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn with art by Barry Kitson, the story follows the original seven members—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter—as they come together to face threats and establish their iconic partnership.

In "Year One," the newly formed Justice League—Green Lantern, J'onn J'onzz, Aquaman, Black Canary, and Flash—gather in Gotham City for a press conference to announce their mission, only to be ambushed by Clayface, Solomon Grundy, Eclipso, and Thorn, all orchestrated by the cunning Vandal Savage. Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn launch this pivotal chapter with Barry Kitson’s dynamic art and Pat Garrahy’s vivid colors, capturing the intensity of a team’s first trial by fire.

Contains 12 stories

Year One

38 pp · Superhero

Green LanternMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]AquamanBlack CanaryFlashDinah Laurel Lance [Black Canary]

Group Dynamic

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]AquamanBlack CanaryFlashVandal SavageClayfaceSolomon GrundyEclipsoThornBatman (cameo)Green Arrow (cameo)Atom (cameo)Ted Knight (cameo)Alan Scott (cameo)Challengers of the Unknown (cameo)Blackhawks (cameo)Lois Lane (cameo)Vicki Vale (cameo)

In "Group Dynamic," Green Lantern, J'onn J'onzz, Aquaman, Black Canary, and Flash gather in Gotham City for a press conference to announce the formation of the Justice League—only to be ambushed by Clayface, Solomon Grundy, Eclipso, and Thorn, all orchestrated by the cunning Vandal Savage. The story captures the raw tension and uneasy chemistry of these heroes as they’re thrust into their first real test, facing a coordinated assault that puts their unity to the ultimate trial.

Guess Who?

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]AquamanBlack CanaryFlashVandal SavageTed Kord (cameo)Snapper Carr (cameo)

While You Were Out...

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]AquamanBlack Canary, FlashTed Kord (cameo)Snapper Carr (cameo)Blue Beetle (cameo)Carol Ferris (cameo)Iris West (cameo)Rex Tyler (cameo)Wesley Dodds (cameo)Charles McNider (cameo)Alan Scott (cameo)Al Pratt (cameo)Ted Knight (cameo)the Brotherhood of Evil (cameo)

A League Divided

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Flash: Elasti-GirlRobotmanNegative Man

Sum of Their Parts

23 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]FlashElasti-GirlRobotmanNegative Man

The American Way

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]FlashSupermanBruce WayneMaxwell LordSnapper Carr

Loose Ends

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]FlashSnapper Carrcameo: Green ArrowBlackhawksSuperman

Change the World

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryJ'onn J'onzzFlashSnapper Carr

Heaven and Earth

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryJ'onn J'onzzFlashSnapper Carr

Stalag Earth

22 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryJ'onn J'onzzFlashSnapper Carrcameos: SupermanAtomBlue BeetleMetal MenJohnny QuickDr. Mid-NiteLiberty BelleHuman BombUncle SamDr. FateGreen Lantern [Alan Scott]Phantom LadySandmanShining KnightSargonMetamorphoBlack CondorRayPlastic ManHawkmanHawkgirlFlash [Jay Garrick]Atom [Al Pratt]Doll ManCrimson AvengerWing

Justice for All

40 pp · Superhero

Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryJ'onn J'onzzFlashSnapper Carrcameos: SupermanAtomBlue BeetleMetal MenJohnny QuickDr. Mid-NiteLiberty BelleHuman BombDr. FateGreen Lantern [Alan Scott]SandmanShining KnightSargonMetamorphoBlack CondorRayHawkmanHawkgirlBlackhawksSea DevilsCave CarsonSpectre