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Cover: Chuck Patton & Mike Machlan

Justice League of America #243

Oct 1985 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.35 GBP
“Storm Clouds”

In "Storm Clouds," Aquaman and Mera join the Justice League of America in Vancouver to face the relentless Amazo, a threat that pushes the team to their limits. With help from the Fortress of Solitude’s secrets, Martian Manhunter uncovers a crucial weakness, but the battle’s aftermath brings personal changes—Aquaman, reinvigorated by his restored marriage, prepares to step down from the League. Meanwhile, General Hank Heywood, disillusioned by the JLA’s new direction, takes matters into his own hands by reclaiming the Bunker in the Commander Steel armor. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by George Tuska, with inks by Mike Machlan and colors by Gene D'Angelo, this pivotal 1985 issue features a cover by Chuck Patton and Mike Machlan.

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writer Gerry Conway · artist George Tuska · inker Mike Machlan · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Albert DeGuzman · cover Chuck Patton, Mike Machlan

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colorist Gene D'Angelo
cover pencils Chuck Patton
cover inks Mike Machlan

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With Mera, Aquaman returns to help the JLA battle Amazo in Vancouver. With information gleaned from the trip to the Fortress of Solitude, the Martian Manhunter is able to stop the android. Having rekindled his marriage, Aquaman decides to resign from the League. Disgusted with the new JLA, General Hank Heywood decides to don his Commander Steel costume and retake the Bunker back from the League.

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