Cover: Chuck Patton & Mike Machlan

Justice League of America #239

Jun 1985 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.35 GBP

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“In the Shadow of the Ox”

In "In the Shadow of the Ox," the Justice League faces a crisis when General Maksai abducts Mother Windom, using her as leverage to force Vixen to surrender the Tantu Totem. With Aquaman’s leadership now solidified and the team united, they race to stop Maksai’s escalating rampage—only to discover the totem’s power twists its wielder into something far beyond human. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life by Chuck Patton and Rick Hoberg, with dynamic inks by Mike Machlan and vivid colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1985 issue delivers a tense, character-driven showdown. The cover by Patton and Machlan captures the moment of transformation with haunting intensity.

writer Gerry Conway · artist Chuck Patton · artist Rick Hoberg · inker Mike Machlan · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer John Costanza · cover Chuck Patton, Mike Machlan

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist Chuck Patton

artist Rick Hoberg

inker Mike Machlan

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Chuck Patton

cover inks Mike Machlan

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After Aquaman explains his decision to reform the League to Wonder Woman, Superman, and The Flash, Rosita Ramone delivers the news that General Maksai has kidnapped Mother Windom to try and force Vixen to give him the Tantu Totem. But the talisman causes a monstrous transformation in Maksai, reversed only when Vixen retrieves it and Maksai falls to his death.

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