Justice League of America #250
In "The Return of the Justice League of America," the iconic team is pulled back together when an alien threat drains their life energies—only to be stopped by a reunited Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Black Canary. With Batman stepping back into leadership, the JLA faces renewed challenges as Zatanna is captured by a shadowy cult and a transformed Despero vows revenge. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Luke McDonnell, with inks by Bill Wray, colors by Gene D'Angelo, and letters by Albert DeGuzman, this pivotal 1986 issue sees the team’s legacy rekindled—both in the field and in the shadows. The cover, by Luke McDonnell and Bill Wray, captures the moment of their return.
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Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Black Canary are summoned by the JLA alert. They manage to defeat the alien and return the life-energies it stole back to the JLA members. Batman agrees to rejoin the team as its leader. Elsewhere, Zatanna is captured by a cult led by the mysterious Adam. A transformed Despero plots revenge on the JLA.
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