Justice League of America #159
In "Crisis from Yesterday!", the annual Justice League of America/Justice Society of America reunion takes a shocking turn when five heroes from the past are summoned by the Lord of Time. With the combined might of the JLA and JSA tested by these time-displaced warriors, the heroes must rally despite being overwhelmed—while unseen, the Lord of Time watches, hoping they’ll rise to the challenge. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Dick Dillin, with inks by Frank McLaughlin, colors by Carl Gafford, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1978 classic features a cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
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The annual Justice League of America/Justice Society of America get-together is interrupted by the arrival of five heroes from the past sent by the Lord of Time. The eight JLAers and JSAers who remain standing after the first attack head out to confront the time-tossed heroes, but find themselves overpowered. Meanwhile, in the far future, the Lord of Time roots for the super-heroes to regroup and defeat his agents.
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