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Cover: Neal Adams & Dick Giordano

Justice League of America #96

Feb 1972 · DC · 0.25 USD
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In "The Coming of— Starbreaker!", chemist Rex Tyler unleashes the potential of his revolutionary compound, miraclo, transforming himself into a hero dedicated to justice. With a mysterious new power and a mission to aid the vulnerable, he steps into action during a high-stakes pearl heist, confronting crime and redemption in equal measure. Written by Ken Fitch and illustrated by Bernard Baily, this pivotal issue features dynamic art and bold storytelling, with a striking cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano.

Contains 3 stories
The Coming of-- Starbreaker!
24 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [SupermanThe Flash [Barry Allen]Hawkman [Katar Hol]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]]Starbreaker (villain)Adam Strange (cameo)Alanna (cameo)

In "The Coming of-- Starbreaker!" from Justice League of America #96, Superman and the League find themselves stranded on the alien world of Rann after a rogue Zeta-Beam strands them there. There, they face a terrifying new threat: indestructible metal insects unleashed by Starbreaker, a cosmic villain capable of devouring the power of stars.

The Origin of... "Tick-Tock" Tyler the Hourman
6 pp · Superhero
Hourman [Rex Tyler]Mr. BannermanMarcia Van SheltonMary KennedyPatsyRandall (villain)John Kennedy (villain)
The Monkey's Circle!
7 pp · Superhero
Wildcat [Ted Grant]Stretch Skinner

In "The Monkey's Circle!", Ted, posing as a regular shopper with his friend Stretch, finds himself in the middle of a jewelry heist when an organ grinder and his gang storm the store. When the situation turns violent, Ted transforms into Wildcat, taking down the robbers in the store before giving chase to those who escape in a car. With relentless determination, Wildcat follows the fleeing gang to their hidden lair, ready to confront them head-on.

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Raw (Fine) $16
CGC 9.8 · 4 in census $908
CGC 9.6 · 10 in census $259
CGC 9.4 · 22 in census $143
CGC 9.2 · 19 in census $108
CGC 9.0 · 8 in census $67
CGC 8.5 · 8 in census $67*
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CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $59
CGC 7.5 · 4 in census $54*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $46*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $44
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $37
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $27*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $26*
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Full credits

writer Ken Fitch
artist, inker, letterer Bernard Baily
cover pencils Neal Adams
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

↩ Reprints Adventure Comics #48 (1940), Sensation Comics #84 (1948)

Reprinted in Showcase Presents: Justice League of America #5 (2011), Justice League of America: The Bronze Age Omnibus #1 (2017)

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