Cover: Mike Sekowsky & Murphy Anderson

Justice League of America #48

Nov 1966 · DC · 0.25 USD

📊 ~60,733 copies sold its debut month

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In "Challenge of the Weapons Master!", the enigmatic Xotar, a warrior from the distant future of 11,960, arrives in the present day with a mysterious ancient book and a test of strength—pitting four advanced weapons against the Justice League to find the one capable of overcoming the Intersolar Police of his era. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky, with inks by Bernard Sachs and Joe Giella, and lettered by Gaspar Saladino, this 1966 classic features a bold, action-packed confrontation that pushes the League’s limits. The cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson captures the high-stakes clash with striking detail.

Contains 3 stories

Challenge of the Weapons Master!

25 pp · Superhero

Ilaric (villain)General Morgan AndersonCivilian Chief Warner Hunter

In "Challenge of the Weapons Master!", the enigmatic Xotar journeys from the distant year 11,960 to the present, armed with a series of ancient weapons and a cryptic book claiming he once bested the Justice League. He challenges the team to test each weapon's power, but the heroes stand firm, countering his attacks with skill and unity—each victory bringing him one step closer to facing justice in his own time.

Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!

24.67 pp · Superhero

Mandini the MageThe Troll King (villain)the Manticorethe Griffin

When every machine on Earth suddenly fails, the Justice League calls upon the legendary Merlin from the Magic Dimension to uncover the source of the mysterious malfunction. With the fate of modern civilization hanging in the balance, the heroes must unravel a supernatural mystery that defies science.

The Slave Ship of Space!

21.67 pp · Superhero

In "The Slave Ship of Space!" from Justice League of America #48 (1966), Kanjar Ro traps Earth in stasis, forcing the Justice League to confront his ancient foes—Kromm, Hyathis, and Sayyar—by demanding their voices unite in calling his name to free the planet. With the fate of the world hanging on a single, chilling chant, the heroes must navigate a high-stakes game of survival and surrender.