Justice League America #49

Name: Justice League America #49
Brand: DC

Apr 1991 · DC · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP

“Glory-Bound, Pt. 4: Glory and Shame”

In "Glory-Bound, Pt. 4: Glory and Shame," the Justice League America grapples with the weight of legacy and accountability as personal letters from fans—written by real readers like Greg Herren, Bob Clinton, and Deric Norris—offer unexpected reflections on heroism. With the team facing internal questions, the issue blends heartfelt fan correspondence with the ongoing mission, all presented in a striking cover by Adam Hughes and Karl Story.

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writer, artist Keith Giffen · writer J. M. DeMatteis · artist Linda Medley · inker John Beatty · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Bob Lappan · cover Adam Hughes, Karl Story

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Full credits

writer, artist Keith Giffen

writer J. M. DeMatteis

artist Linda Medley

inker John Beatty

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Bob Lappan

cover pencils Adam Hughes

cover inks Karl Story

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General Glory is arrested on a trumped up charge and held in a federal prison. Meanwhile, an old comic artist associated with the General Glory project talks with the Justice League and Schmidt decides to attack in person.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).