Justice League America #38
In "Spy," Wally Tortolini’s investigative piece for Spy magazine uncovers shocking secrets from the JLA’s discarded embassy trash, setting off a chain of events that brings Despero back to Earth with a vengeance—his first target: Steel and Gypsy. As the League scrambles to respond, Booster Gold begins assembling a new team, while the true extent of the threat remains shrouded in mystery. Written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis, with art by Adam Hughes and inks by Joe Rubinstein, this 1990 issue blends sharp satire with high-stakes action, all wrapped in a cover by Adam Hughes and Joe Rubinstein.
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Wally Tortolini writes an expose of the JLA for Spy magazine based on items rummaged from their embassy garbage. Despero is back on Earth, ready to destroy the JLA, beginning with Steel and Gypsy. Booster begins recruiting heroes.
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