"Year One" in JLA: Year One - The Deluxe Edition (2017) captures the birth of the Justice League with a bold, grounded moment: Green Lantern, J'onn J'onzz, Aquaman, Black Canary, and Flash gather in Gotham City for a press conference to announce their formation. Suddenly, they're ambushed by Clayface, Solomon Grundy, Eclipso, and Thorn—each a formidable foe acting under the unseen command of Vandal Savage. Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, with dynamic art by Barry Kitson and vivid colors by Pat Garrahy and Heroic Age, this deluxe edition presents the team’s origin with cinematic flair, all rendered in stunning detail. The cover by Barry Kitson perfectly frames the moment, capturing the tension and scale of the League’s first crisis.
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 of five powerful heroes stepping into the spotlight, forced to prove they can work together before the battle even begins.
Untitled Superhero story
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 CarrSuperman (cameo)Atom (cameo)Blue Beetle (cameo)Metal Men (cameo)Johnny Quick (cameo)Dr. Mid-Nite (cameo)Liberty Belle (cameo)Human Bomb (cameo)Uncle Sam (cameo)Dr. Fate (cameo)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (cameo)Phantom Lady (cameo)Sandman (cameo)Shining Knight (cameo)Sargon (cameo)Metamorpho (cameo)Black Condor (cameo)Ray (cameo)Plastic Man (cameo)Hawkman (cameo)Hawkgirl (cameo)Flash [Jay Garrick] (cameo)Atom [Al Pratt] (cameo)Doll Man (cameo)Crimson Avenger (cameo)Wing (cameo)
Justice for All
40 pp · Superhero
Green LanternAquamanBlack CanaryJ'onn J'onzzFlashSnapper CarrSuperman (cameo)Atom (cameo)Blue Beetle (cameo)Metal Men (cameos)Johnny Quick (cameo)Dr. Mid-Nite (cameo)Liberty Belle (cameo)Human Bomb (cameo)Dr. Fate (cameo)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (cameo)Sandman (cameo)Shining Knight (cameo)Sargon (cameo)Metamorpho (cameo)Black Condor (cameo)Ray (cameo)Hawkman (cameo)Hawkgirl (cameo)Blackhawks (cameos)Sea Devils (cameos)Cave Carson (cameo)Spectre (cameo)
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