JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA

JLA Chronology

Part 2: Justice League of America (#64-206)

Sequence of Events	Issue (Date)
Dick Dillin begins as penciller
JLA/JSA 6. T.O. Morrow creates the Red Tornado II. At first, the android thinks he is the original Red Tornado — Ma Hunkle. After he comes around, he joins the Justice Society (their first new member since re-forming). NOTES: JLofA #193 reveals that the consciousness of the Red Tornado is in fact the Tornado Champion. Upon entering the adroid body, the Chamption lost all his memories, but gave the Red Tornado sentience. T.O. Morrow 1st appeared in Flash #143 (3.64).	JLofA #64 (8.68), JLofA #65 (9.68)
Denny O'Neill begins as writer
Versus Generalissimo Demmy Gog! NOTE: The cover logo reverts to its original design.	JLofA #66 (11.68)
NOTE: Contains reprints only: JLofA #4, 14 & 31 (all member-joining stories). An 80-page giant.	JLofA #67 (11-12.68)
When Paradise Island moves to another dimension, Wonder Woman chooses to stay on Earth. She loses her powers and adopts a civilian uniform (her "I Ching" period).	Wonder Woman #178 (9-10.68)
Versus the Neverwas!	JLofA #68 (12.68)
The Headmaster Mind and the Tattooed man frame Green Arrow for murder.	JLofA #69 (2.69)
Wonder Woman resigns from the Justice League.	JLofA #69 (2.69)
The Justice League meets the Creeper. NOTE: He 1st appeared in Showcase #73 (4.68). In post-Infinite Crisis continuity, the Creeper debuted after the Infinte Crisis.	JLofA #70 (3.69)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: J'onn J'onzz's home planet of Mars is destroyed. He resigns from the JLA to help his people find a new home. NOTES: In post-Crisis continuity, J'onn never left Earth; his people died years earlier.	JLofA #71 (5.69)
JLA/JSA 7: The mad alien energy being Aquarius arrives on Earth and attacks the JSA. The Red Tornado escapes to get help from the JLA.	JLofA #73 (8.69), Secret Origins #50 (8.90)
The Red Tornado (delayed in warning the JLA) and Hawkgirl aid against the Gruesome Ghouls.	JLofA #72 (6.69)
JLA/JSA 7: Larry Lance, father of Black Canary II, dies saving his wife, Black Canary I, from Aquarius. NOTE: The original Black Canary retires after this. Larry Lance's tombstone says he was born in 1930, making him 39 years old.	JLofA #74 (9.69)
The JLA share each other's secret identities. NOTES: This story was originally questionable in post-Crisis continuity. After the events of Identity Crisis, though, it is apparent that the whole League knew each others' identities. This story was an "untold tale."	JLofA #122 (9.75)
Green Arrow's first JLA app. in his new costume. NOTE: This costume debuted in Brave & Bold #85.	JLofA #75 (11.69)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Black Canary II takes her mother's place and joins the JLA on Earth-1. In post-Crisis continuity, the elder Canary retired before the JLA's formation.	JLofA #74-75 (9-11.69)
NOTE: Contains reprints only: JLofA #7 & 12. Also contains a pinup by Murphy Anderson of the JSA, and lists of members of the JSA and Seven Soldiers.	JLofA #76 (11-12.69)
The Joker tricks Snapper Carr into betraying the location of the Secret Sanctuary. Carr subsequently resigns his honorary membership in shame. NOTE: This event deeply scars Carr, as told later in Hourman #16.	JLofA #77 (12.69)

Mike Friedrich begins as writer
10 Years Ago
Despite Green Arrows objections, the JLA builds a new satellite headquarters 22,300 miles above Earth. They consider it to be largely undetectable, but Lex Luthor learns of its creation and begins a plan to ally with Kobra. NOTES: The new teleporters are based on Thanagarian technology given to Carter Hall by Paran Katar (Katar Hol's father). Luthor is shown in possession of the kryptonite ring, which is impossible (see the 80-Page Giant entry). The second part of this issue takes place after JLofA #180.	JLA: Incarnations #3 (9.01)
The JLA continues to move into the satellite headquarters (1st app. in print).	JLofA #78 (2.70)
The Demons Three trick Green Arrow into leaving the Silver Wheel of Hyorlath, the Green Bell of Uthool, and the Red Jar of Calythos (the artifacts that could release the Demons Three from their imprisonment) on Earth instead of taking them to the League's satellite headquarters. NOTES: Though this flashback references the satellite, Green Arrow is depicted without a beard and in his old costume. Also, the story in JLofA #206 asserts that it takes place over a decade after the League moved to their satellite HQ (not possible in current continuity).	JLofA #206 (9.82)
The Black Canary/Green Arrow romance begins (first mention in print).	JLofA #79 (3.70)
The alien Dharlu invade the satellite HQ. NOTE: This story takes place between JLofA #79 and 80.	JLofA #130 (5.76)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: This story centers around a trip to Katar Hol's planet of Thanagar and no longer exists in post-Crisis continuity.	JLofA #80 (5.70), JLofA #81 (6.70)
JLA/JSA 8. Versus the Creator². NOTE: This was the 1st modern app. of the Golden Age Batman.	JLofA #82-83 (8-9.70)
Versus Dr. Viktor Willard! NOTE: Contains a reprint from Strange Adventures #30.	JLofA #84 (11.70)
NOTE: Contains reprints only: JLofA #10 & 11, and Mystery in Space #8.	JLofA #85 (11-12.70)
Versus Theo Zappa!	JLofA #86 (12.70)
An explosive event creates the evil Extremists, who then destroy their planet, Angor.	JLQ #3 (Sum.91)
POST-CRISIS: The Justifiers: Silver Sorceress, Bluejay and Wandjina of Angor come to Earth seeking help against the Extremists, who threaten to destroy their world. They are unsuccessful and return to Angor, where their colleague Johnny Quick II is the last survivor. Quick soon dies of radiation poisoning. NOTES: Zatanna guest stars. The team was not given a name in this original story. They were named the "Assemblers" in JLE #16; it changed to the "Justifiers" in JLQ #3. They are widely regarded as Marvel Comics knock-offs paralleling the Avengers: Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, Thor and Quicksilver.	JLofA #87 (2.71), JLE #16 (7.90)
The JLA investigates Iris Allen's apparent knowledge of their secret identities.	Flash v.1 #204 (3.71)
Former inhabitants of the lost continent of Mu return to Earth. GUEST APPS: Mera and Hawkgirl.	JLofA #88 (3.71)
Orion of New Genesis comes to Earth, followed later by Lightray (in New Gods #6; Lightray's 1st app. is also New Gods #1).	New Gods #1 (3-4.71)
1st app. of Scott Free, on Earth known as Mister Miracle & Oberon.	Mr. Miracle #1 (3-4.71)
Novel writer Harlequin Ellis creates a realistic dream fantasy for he and Black Canary.	JLofA #89 (5.71)
A tale of religion inspired by T.S. Eliot.	JLofA #90 (6.71)
Tiny clones of Justice League members, created by Darkseid's minions Simyan and Mokkari, dose Lois Lane's lips with a chemical that drives Superman into a fit of madness. Then the clone-JLA mites go after Lois Lane herself.	Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #111 (7.71)
JLA/JSA 9. Versus Solomon Grundy. Guest stars Robin. NOTE: Issue #91 reprints from Mystery in Space #6 and Spectre #7. Issue #92 reprints from Flash #158 and Mystery in Space #29.	JLofA #91-92 (8-9.71)
Scott Free meets his future bride, Big Barda. NOTE: They marry in issue #18.	Mr. Miracle #4 (9-10.71)
NOTE: Contains reprints only: JLofA #13 & 18.	JLofA #93 (10-11.71)
The League of Assassins asends Merlyn to attack Green Arrow and Batman. Guest stars Deadman. NOTE: Contains reprints from Adventure #40 and 61 (the 1st apps. of Sandman and Starman). The League of Assassins first appeared in Strange Adventures #215.	JLofA #94 (11.71)
Versus Johnny Dune! NOTE: Contains a reprint from All-American #25 (1st app. of Dr. Mid-Nite).	JLofA #95 (12.71)
THE STARBREAKER SAGA
52-page giant: The League drives the cosmic vampire Starbreaker away from the planet Rann. NOTES: Recalled by Superman and J'onn in Action #650 (2.90) and JLA #64 (7.92). Retold in JLofA v.2 #29 (3.09). Contains 2 reprint stories: Adventure #48 (Hourman) and Sensation #84 (Wildcat).	JLofA #96 (2.72), JLofA v.2 (3.09)
52-page giant: Sargon the Sorcerer steps in when Starbreaker heads to Earth for revenge on the JLA. NOTES: Contains some reprinted pages from JLofA #9. Sargon 1st appeared in All-American #26 (5.41).	JLofA #97 (3.72)
52-page giant: With the Atom inside his brain, Starbreaker is defeated along with the help of Sargon's Ruby of Life. NOTE: Contains reprints of Adventure #92 (Starman) and Sensation #70 (Sargon).	JLofA #98 (5.72)
Starbreaker is taken by Green Lantern to the Guardians. They imprison him in a "shadow dimension," where he later meets the Shadow Thief. NOTES: Starbreaker's return in this tale contradicts his "ultimate destruction" in Adam Strange #4-8 (2005).	(JLofA v.2 #29, 3.09)
52-page giant: Sargon the Sorceror is awarded honorary membership in the JLA (but never aids them again). NOTE: Contains reprints of Adventure #51 (Sandman) and Flash #98 (Atom).	JLofA #99 (6.72)
Len Wein begins as writer
JLA/JSA 10: THE SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY SAGA
Zatanna, the Elongated Man and Metamorpho help the JLA celebrate their 100th meeting. Dr. Fate uses the all-knowing Oracle to discover the fate of the Seven Soldiers of Victory (1st Silver Age app.). The JSA interrupts the JLA's festivities to mount a mission to recover the Soldiers' timelost members. One team recovers the Crimson Avenger. The Hand, the villain originally behind their disappearance, also resurfaces as the Iron Hand. RETCON: In post-Crisis continuity, the Spider and Stuff the Chinatown Kid are substituted for the Golden Age Green Arrow and Speedy. The Spider was killed, though, in 1951 by the Shade.	JLofA #100 (8.72)
Several more Soldiers are rescued from the past. RETCON: In pre-Crisis continuity, the Soldiers were all lost for only a few days. In post-Crisis times, the Vigilante (unlike his comrades) was stranded in the old West for over 20 years in the late Victorian Old West. This effectively allows this same character to fill the 1950s Vigilante tales in Adventure Comics.	JLofA #101 (9.72)
The remainder of the Soldiers are rescued and everyone learns of Wing's sacrifice in defeating the Nebula Man in 1948. Like Wing before him, the Red Tornado sacrifices himself to finally thwart the Iron Hand.	JLofA #102 (10.72)
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman hold their annual meeting and mourn the Red Tornado's sacrifice (the JLA's first fatality). NOTES: This flashback reverses post-Crisis continuity, which purposely de-emphasized the Big Three's involvement in the early JLA. Diana is depicted in her unpowered "I Ching" garb.	Justice League of America v.2 #0 (09.06)
Following a case against Felix Faust, the Phantom Stranger declines an offer of membership. NOTE: He 1st appeared in Phantom Stranger #1 (9.52). Some consider the Stranger to be a full JLA member, but this has never been asserted in any tale.	JLofA #103 (12.72)
Wonder Woman regains her super-powers.	Wonder Woman #204 (1-2.73)
Hector Hammond unleashes the original Shaggy Man on the satellite headquarters. Green Lantern ultimately shrinks the Shaggy Man to a manageable size and imprisons the beast. The second Shaggy Man remains buried and undisturbed.	JLofA #104 (2.73)
Green Arrow proves the JLA unsound in their judgment to accept one billion dollars from the underhanded Tulane Bryce. NOTE: This event does not include Elongated Man, but the J.L.of A. are on the satellite and Green Arrow has his new costume.	JLA 80-Page Giant #1 (7.98)
All current JLA members donate their DNA to Project DNA (later known as Project Cadmus).	Superman Family #194 (4.79)

Gerry Conway begins as writer
The Elongated Man joins. The JLA discovers that the Red Tornado is alive.		JLofA #105 (4.73)
Having survived the explosion (in JLofA #102), the Red Tornado joins the League and adopts the civilian identity of John Smith. In this new guise, he meets his future girlfriend, Kathy Sutton. T.O. Morrow (who had given the Tornado more human features) unsuccessfully tries to use the Tornado to destroy the JLA HQ.		JLofA #106 (7.73)
JLA/JSA 11: PRE-CRISIS ONLY: 1st DC Comics apps. of the Freedom Fighters: Uncle Sam, Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb, the Ray, Black Condor. NOTES: These characters were acquired from Quality Comics. In post-Crisis continuity, because Uncle Sam disappeared after the war, they most likely disbanded in the 1940s. In post-Infinite Crisis continuity, Sam remembers this, but the Nazi Earth (10) has not been freed of Nazi control.		JLofA #107 (9.73), JLofA #108 (11-12.73)
Eclipso resurfaces. NOTE: In pre-Crisis continuity, Hawkman resigns when he and Hawkgirl are called to return to Thanagar.		JLofA #109 (1-2.74)
Mr. Miracle and Big Barda are married.		Mr. Miracle #18 (3.74)
Wonder Woman requests that the Justice League begin monitoring her activities to assess her eligibility for re-admittance. Green Lantern John Stewart fills in for Hal Jordan, and the Phantom Stranger also aids in a case against the Key. The Red Tornado dons a new costume. NOTE: Contains reprints of All-Star Comics #40, JLofA #51, a 2-page a portrait (reprint from #76) of the JSA by Murphy Anderson and crossword puzzle. A 100-page giant.		JLofA #110 (4.74)
Wonder Woman embarks on an odyssey of trials to determine her worthiness of JLA membership. NOTES: Each issue guest stars a JLAer overseeing her performance. The Wonder Woman On-Line Reference site gives detailed synopses.		Wonder Woman #212-222 (7.74–3.76)
The time-tossed Dr. Anomaly crosses paths with the JLofA #before disappearing again, into the future. NOTE: Written by Kurt Busiek.		(JLofA #240, 7.85)
Justin Ballantine studies at Opal University under Ted Knight, then creates an Energy-Transmortifier, to collect stellar energies and channel them into himself. He takes the name Libra and is approached by Glorious Godfrey, who provides him with an orbiting satellite for a new Injustice Gang. NOTE: Godfrey first appeared in Forever People #3 (1971).		(Final Crisis Secret Files #1, 2.09)
Libra assembles the new Injustice Gang of the World: Tattooed Man, Chronos, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Shadow-Thief & Mirror Master. They have a satellite on the opposite side of Earth as the JLA and use Libra's device to steal half the Leaguers' super powers. NOTE: A 100-page giant. Contains reprints of Leading Comics #2 and JLofA #32. Scarecrow first appeared in World's Finest #3 (Fall.41); Poison Ivy in Batman #181 (6.66); Mirror Master in Flash #105 (3.59); Shadow-Thief in Brave & Bold #36; Tattooed Man in Green Lantern #23 (9.63).		JLofA #111 (5.74)
The JLA reactivate Amazo in hopes of regaining the powers they lost to Libra. NOTES: Contains reprints from Leading Comics #2, Adventure #81 (Starman) and JLofA #19; a 100-page giant.		JLofA #112 (7-8.74)
Green Arrow and Hawkman put aside their differences to defeat the Injustice Gang (Poison Ivy, Captain Boomerang, I.Q., Ocean Master, Plant Master, Shark). Note: This story describes Hawkman as an "alien cop." In current continuity, the Halls assumed much of the Silver Age Hols' space adventures.		JLA 80-Page Giant #2 (11.99)
JLA/JSA 12. The Sandman's sidekick Sandy the Golden Boy is revealed to have been transformed into a monster in an accident involving a "silicoid gun." Driven mad, Sandy was held captive for years until the Sandman could find a cure, whereupon Sandy was reverted his previous age and appearance. NOTES: Contains reprints from All-Star Comics #41 and JLofA #16. A 100-page giant.		JLofA #113 (9-10.74)
The JLA rescues Snapper Carr and his family, who are held hostage by Anakronus. NOTES: Contains reprints from Comic Cavalcade #18 and JLofA #29 & #30; a 100-page giant.		JLofA #114 (11-12.74)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: J'onn J'onzz returns to Earth in seek of the JLA's help against a fire-weilding creature. NOTES: In post-Crisis continuity, J'onn never left Earth; his people died years ago. Contains reprints from All-Star Comics #44 and JLofA #40; a 100-page giant. Denny O'Neil wrote this story.		JLofA #115 (1-2.75)
1st app. Charlie Parker, the Golden Eagle, who later joins Teen Titans West (in Teen Titans #50, 10.77). NOTES: Contains reprints from Brave & Bold #61 (Starman & Black Canary), JLofA #15 and Comic Cavalcade #19; the last 100-page giant. Cary Bates wrote this story. It's later revealed that Parker is half-Thanagarian, the son of a spy (Hawkman v.4 #43).		JLofA #116 (3-4.75)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Hawkman (who had left for Thanagar in JLofA #109), returns to Earth, possessed by the space villain the Equalizer. He rejoins the JLA, but Hawkgirl remains on Thanagar. Elliot Maggin wrote this story arc.		JLofA #117 (4.75)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Hawkman appears to flee to Thanagar during an attck from the alien Adaptoids (actually he's going to get help).		JLofA #118 (5.75)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Hawkman returns to Earth with Hawkgirl; they defeat the Adaptoids by unleashing the Thangarian equalizing plague upon it.		JLofA #119 (6.75)
The League and Adam Strange vs. Kanjar Ro. At the conclusion of the case, Adam and Alanna of Rann are married. NOTE: Retold post-Crisis by J'onn.		JLofA #120-121 (7-8.75), Action #650 (2.90)
JLA/JSA 13: The JLA accidentally kill several members of the JSA. They were tricked into thinking the JSA were the Injustice Society (Wizard, Sportsmaster, Icicle, Tigress/Huntress, Shade, Gambler). NOTE: 1st modern app. of the Injustice Society and the Gambler.		JLofA #123 (10.75)
JLA/JSA 13: The Spectre successfully appeals to the Presence to resurrect his JSA comrades.		JLofA #124 (11.75)
A flip of the coin allies Two-Face with the JLA against would-be alien invaders. Scorned, the aliens ally themselves with the Weaponers of Qward.		JLofA #125 (12.75)
In jail, the again-evil Two-Face tells the Joker how he tricked the JLA into allying with him against the Qwardians.		JLofA #126 (1.76)
Power Girl and Star-Spangled Kid join the Justice Society. Power Girl believes she is Superman's long-lost cousin. The Kid adopts Starman's cosmic rod. RETCON: The post-Crisis Power Girl is not the cousin of Superman nor is she from ancient Atlantis.		All-Star Comics #58 (1-2.76)
Versus the Anarchist!		JLofA #127 (2.76)
Wonder Woman officially rejoins.		JLofA #128 (3.76)
The Red Tornado is again apparently destroyed during a battle with the alien Nekron. NOTE: Nekron 1st appeared in the previous issue.		JLofA #129 (4.76)
Sonar creates a plague of insanity.		JLofA #131 (6.76)
The Queen Bee swarms! She and Sonar are defeated.		JLofA #132 (7.76)
Superman is called to aid the planet Sirkus against Despero. The Sirkusians create fake JLAers to help him.		JLofA #133 (8.76)
The real JLA rescues Superman from Despero.		JLofA #134 (9.76)
JLA/JSA 14: King Kull assembles an army of super-villains in his quest for world domination. The wizard Shazam and the god Mercury call upon the JLA, JSA and the heroes of Fawcett City (Bulletman, Bulletgirl, Spy Smasher, Ibis, Mr. Scarlet & Pinky—1st DC & modern apps.) for help. Villains include: IBAC, Penguin, Blockbuster & Queen Clea (#135); the Joker, Shade, the Weeper, Dr. Light (#136); and Brainiac (#137). NOTE: Because this cross-over heavily involved the Marvel Family and others, it may be entirely out-of-continuity. These characters were originally published by Fawcett. DC began publishing the Marvel Family in 1973. Kull's 1st app. was Captain Marvel Adventures #125 (10.51)	PRE-CRISIS ONLY: King Kull was out to destroy all human life on three worlds (Earths 1, 2 & S). The original tale also included the three Captains Marvel and Mr. Atom, who do not debut in post-Crisis continuity until Power of Shazam! series (1994).	JLofA #135-137 (10-12.76)
Alanna Strange seeks the JLA's help when Adam becomes deranged by residual Zeta-beam energy. They follow Adam to the 73rd Century. NOTES: 1st app. of the Green Lantern of the 73rd Century.		JLofA #138 (1.77)
Adam Strange overcomes his dimentia in time to help defeat Kanjar Ro.		JLofA #139 (2.77)

9 Years Ago
The Manhunters frame Green Lantern for the destruction of a planet. The J.L.of A. meets the primary Earth Manhunter (III, Mark Shaw). G.L. willingly submits himself for punishment, but it's all eventually revealed as an illusion. Shaw defects from the Manhunters. NOTES: This exact same plot was used for the 2-part Justice League Animated episode "In Blackest Night." Shaw first appeared in First Issue Special #5. Issue #140 features a 2-page feature: "100 issues ago..."	JLofA #140-141 (3-4.77)
A mysterious woman named Willow warns the JLA about the Construct, a malevlolent artificial life form. NOTE: Willow was a re-creation of Marvel Comics' character, Mantis. Writer Steve Englehart re-introduced her in DC continuity. See Obscure Characters.	JLofA #142 (5.77)
Mark Shaw (Manhunter) reappears as the hero, the Privateer.	JLofA #143 (6.77)
Plastic Man guest stars. NOTE: Plastic Man's 1st Silver Age app. was House of Mystery #160 (7.66), but only as a manifestation of the H-E-R-O dial. His own series began in Nov. 1966.	JLofA #144 (7.77)
The Red Tornado again returns from the "dead." Guest stars Hawkgirl and the Phantom Stranger. NOTE: A 48-page giant.	JLofA #145 (8.77)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Hawkgirl (Shayera Hol of Thanagar) joins the JLA. RETCON: In post-Crisis continuity, the JSA's Hawkgirl (Sheira Hall of Earth) joined the JLofA after the teams' first meeting in JLA: Incarnations #1. Hawkwoman, Shayera Thal of Thanagar (who arrives on Earth several years later), never joined the JLA at all. NOTES: Guest stars the Phantom Stranger. Story continues in part in Jimmy Olsen #185. I own a page of original art from this issue.	JLofA #146 (9.77)
JLA/JSA 15: A team-up with the Legion of Super-Heroes versus Mordru and the Demons Three.	JLofA #147-148 (10-11.77)
Snapper Carr becomes the pawn of the Key, who bestows him with the powers of the Star-Tsar and sets him against the JLA. Eventually, it is revealed that Mark Shaw (the Privateer) was the real Star-Tsar, having again become a villain. Phantom Stranger guest stars in #150.	JLofA #149-150 (12.77-1.78), Hourman #16 (7.00)
While the menfolk hold a bachelor party for the Atom, Amos Fortune terrorizes the women.	JLofA #151 (2.78)
Ronald Raymond and Prof. Martin Stein are bonded to form Firestorm the Nuclear Man. NOTE: Superman promises to sponsor Firestorm for JLA membership in Firestorm #2.	Firestorm #1 (3.78)
The Red Tornado meets the young orphan Traya.	JLofA #152 (3.78)
Aquaman's son is killed by Black Manta. NOTES: Arthur Jr. was fatally injured in Adventure Comics #452.	Aquaman v.1 #60 (3.78)
The JLA meet the Australian hero Ultraa, alias Jack Grey. NOTE: All of Ultraa's pre-Crisis appearances have been eliminated by his post-Crisis appearance in Justice League Quarterly #13; he was originally from Earth-Prime.	JLofA #153 (4.78)
Having lost the ability to dream, Dr. Destiny takes on a hideous skeletal appearance. He lays a trap for the JLA at the opening of the Starscraper hotel in Gotham City.	JLofA #154 (5.78)
The JLA shunt the world of Regna (the former 5th planet of our solar system) into the distant future.	JLofA #155 (6.78)
Chaos ensues when the old gods of the lost continent of Oceania resurface.	JLofA #156 (7.78)
Ray Palmer marries Jean Loring. He reveals his secret identity to her the evening before.	JLofA #157 (8.78)

8 Years Ago
After monitor duty on the JLA satellite, Flash and GL head to Earth, where they rescue billionaire C.B. Fenster from a robbery and help teach him the true meaning of Christmas. NOTE: This story takes place several years after the GL/GA series.	Christmas with the Super-Heroes #2 (1989)
Abra Kadabra takes the reigns of the Injustice Gang, running up against the JLA. NOTE: This tale originally included Ultraa, who does not first appear until much later in post-Crisis continuity.	JLofA #158 (9.78)
JLA/JSA 16. The Lord of Time calls "History's Heroes" (Black Pirate, Viking Prince, Jonah Hex, Enemy Ace & Miss Liberty) to do his bidding.	JLofA #159-60 (10-11.78)
The alien Treasurers offer to help the JLA in return for specimen samples from Earth — including one human. NOTE: This story arc was originally meant to appear in a never-published tabloid-size special in 1977. Guest stars the Phantom Stranger.	JLofA #210-212 (1-3.83)
The JLA members whose DNA was donated to Project DNA (later Project Cadmus) are cloned by another clone known as Adam (a composite of Dubbilex and Guardian). Adam takes over the Project and sets the JLA clones against Superman. NOTE: Per the JLofA Index series, this is not the same Adam who appears in JLofA #250.	Superman Family #194 (4.79)
THE ORIGIN OF ZATANNA
At Zatara's farewell performance, Zatanna's stage costume begins to transform into a costume similar to what her mother wore. Zatara casts a spell of forgetfulness over Zatanna, creates an illusion of himself, and proceeds to his old home, in order to summon the spirit of Sindella. He is trapped in a vortex caused by the spell. NOTE: Occurs two weeks prior to JLofA #161.	JLofA #163 (2.79)
Zatanna joins and dons new costume, aiding against the Warlock of Ys. NOTE: In the original tale, Superman made mention here that the League originally had a charter limiting its membership to twelve. The JLA: Incarnations series (2001) portrays Zatanna in her original costume; it is unclear if this is a retcon or an error. The Warlock of Ys first appeared in GL #42.	JLofA #161 (12.78)
Zatanna sets out to find not only her missing father, but the identity of her mother. The JLA investigates the theft of a compound that can manipulate DNA from a STAR Labs facility. They trace the trail to the Shark, who has manipulated other species in hopes of world conquest. Green Arrow devises a plan which accelerates the creatures' evolution and turns the beings (and the Shark) into amoebas. NOTE: The Shark first appeared in Green Lantern v.2 #24.	JLofA #162 (1.79)
Zatanna locates Zatara and learns, for the first time, about her mother, Sindella. Anton Allegro uses a synthesizer to attack Green Arrow, injuring him. The JLA tracks Allegro to first his ex-manager's office, where he injures much of the League, and then his ex-wife's apartment, where they save her, but he escapes.	JLofA #163 (2.79)
The JLA find Sindella a captive of her Homo magi brethren. The JLA discovers a magical nature to Allegro's synthesizer. Once defeated, Allegro's synthesizer is used by Zatanna to open a portal to the hidden city of the Homo magi, in Turkey. Allegro is sent to Arkham Asylum. NOTE: Wonder Woman chaired the meeting this issue.	JLofA #164 (3.79)
Sindella reveals that the "Medulla Jewel" resides in her brain; it is used by the Homo magi to power their city. Sindella commits suicide to destroy the jewel and save Zatanna from the same fate.	JLofA #165 (4.79)
THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS SAGA
When the JLA return from Sindella's funeral, the Secret Society of Super-Villains attacks (Wizard, Blockbuster, Professor Zoom, Floronic Man, Star Sapphire III). They switch bodies with several JLAers. NOTE: The SSoV's appearance here follows the last issue of their own series (#15, 6.78). This Star Sapphire was originally described as Ramoni-Notra of the planet Pandina. Her origin, originally slated for SSoSV #17, was told in the letter column of JLofA #174. In current continuity, she was Debbie Darnell, an ex-girlfriend of Hal Jordan's (per G.L. v.4 #19).	JLofA #166 (5.79)
The SSoSV dupe the other Leaguers into capturing their own comrades.	JLofA #167 (6.79)
Having eluded capture, Zatanna frees the other JLAers and engineers the transfer back to their own bodies. Because the villains had gained knowledge of the Leaguers' identities, Zatanna uses her magic to wipe their memories of any secret identities. After this, Star Sapphire goes into a coma. NOTE: The memory wipe was revealed in Identity Crisis #3. This was also not the first time they had used this procedure.	JLofA #168 (7.79)
The Flash's wife, Iris is apparently murdered by Professor Zoom. Iris actually survives actually is thrust back to the 30th century, when she was born. Her parents restore her to life. NOTE: She is reunited with Barry in Flash #250.	Flash #275 (7.79)
Following a battle with Hector Hammond, the League return to the satellite and discover it has been by breached by Dr. Light. Further, he has raped Sue Dibny. Instead of letting him go, they vote 4-to-3 to use Zatanna's powers to not only wipe his memories, but alter his personality. Batman arrives and discovers this; in order to save the League itself, they wipe his memories as well. Unknown to his fellow Leaguers, Batman eventually recovers his memory. They keep this information from Ralph, and use magic to hide the fact from J'onn. Green Arrow states that the League had been wiping memories for years. NOTES: Naturally, this story does not jive 100% with past continuity. Green Arrow quit the JLA (#181) before Zatanna began wearing her new costume (#187, which she wears in this tale). It explicitly does take place after the death of Iris Allen and JLofA #166-168. Superman's after-the-fact compliance with these events was revealed in Adventures of Superman #636 (3.05).	Identity Crisis #2, 6 (9.04, 1.05)
Versus the Over-Complex! NOTE: This tale originally included Ultraa, who does not first appear until much later in post-Crisis continuity.	JLofA #169-170 (8-9.79)

George Pérez begins as semi-regular penciller
JLA/JSA 17: THE DEATH OF MR. TERRIFIC
Dr. Fate is interrupted from completing a spell intended to protect someone from imminent harm. Mr. Terrific rejoins the Justice Society just in time for their meeting with the JLA.	Adventure #465 (9-10.79)
During a JLA/JSA meeting aboard the JLA satellite, Mr. Terrific is slain by his old enemy the Spirit King, who has possessed the body of Jay Garrick.	JLofA #171 (10.79)
The Spirit King eludes capture.	JLofA #172 (11.79)
With the aid of the Spectre and the ghost of Terry Sloane himself, the JSA tracks down the Spirit King and avenge the death of Mr. Terrific. NOTES: This story contains the 1st app. of Michael Holt, Mr. Terrific II. It also mysteriously depicts both of the pre-Crisis Hawkmen.	Spectre v.3 #54 (6.97)
Green Arrow suggests Black Lightning for membership, which he ultimately refuses.	JLofA #173 (12.79)
Versus the Regulator!	JLofA #174 (1.80)
Flash and Green Lantern imprison the Shaggy Man II in ice.	JLofA #186 (1.81)
The Red Tornado reconsiders a decision to resign from the League when he encounters Dr. Destiny.	JLofA #175 (2.80)
Dr. Destiny's "Omega Program" (a dream-plague) is averted.	JLofA #176 (3.80)
Despero initiates a new cosmic chess match against the Martian Manhunter.	JLofA #177 (4.80)
Despero is defeated, J'onn freed.	JLofA #178 (5.80)
Superman recommends Firestorm for membership and he is ensnared by the Satin Satan (Sabrina Sultress). Green Arrow opposes his admittance. NOTE: The creators would have had readers believe that Firestorm heralded a "new world" for the JLA.	JLofA #179 (6.80)
The JLA free Firestorm from the Satin Satan's hellish disco.	JLofA #180 (7.80)
Black Canary is injured at the hands of the Star Tsar II. Green Arrow expresses his ideological grievances with the League. NOTES: The battle with Star Tsar is told in flashback, which allows time for the next entry's events before Green Arrow's official resignation.	JLofA #181 (8.80)
Green Arrow gives a public interview expressing his displeasure at the League's narrow focus. When Hawkman requests the JLA censure him, he resigns. Soon thereafter, Black Canary is captured on the satellite by Kobra. Though he helps to rescue her, Arrow still declines to return to the JLA. NOTES: This tale seems to have been intended to replace the above Star Tsar tale in continuity. It would be odd that Black Canary would be endangered so gravely two cases in a row. If she had, though, even more reason for Green Arrow to resign. Zatanna erroneously appears in her original costume, though recent storytelling suggests she's a "costume-hopper." The Atom is chairman in this tale. The first part of this issue takes place before JLofA #78.	JLA: Incarnations #3 (9.01)
Black Canary asks Green Arrow to formally record the Star Tsar case and his reasons for resigning.	JLofA #181 (8.80)
The JLA try to persuade Green Arrow to rejoin. He refuses but helps them against the ancient sorcerer Nostromus, who possessed the reformed Felix Faust. NOTE: Conatins a back-up story with the Elongated Man, Hawkman & Hawkgirl.	JLofA #182 (9.80)
JLA/JSA 18: APOKOLIPS NOW!
The Injustice Society (Fiddler, Icicle & Shade) allies with Apokolips, drawing the super-teams into the Fourth World. They meet Orion, Mr. Miracle, Barda, Metron & Oberon. NOTE: This was Dick Dillin's last issue as penciller; he died suddenly of a heart attack.	JLofA #183 (10.80), Action #650 (2.90)
The heroes rescue the Highfather from prison on Apokolips NOTE: This issue is George Pérez's first as penciller.	JLofA #184 (11.80)
Darkseid is dispatched through key intervention by Firestorm and Metron. NOTE: George Pérez pencils.	JLofA #185 (12.80)
The second Shaggy Man escapes his burial and is ultimately launched into space by Batman. NOTES: George Pérez pencils. The original Shaggy Man remains imprisoned.	JLofA #186 (1.81)
Proteus engineers a body-switch between his gang and 5 JLAers. Zatanna dons a new costume. A mutual attraction is suggested between Zatanna and the Flash. NOTE: Zatanna's costume was designed by George Pérez. The relationship between Flash and Zatanna was never explored. Proteus first appeared in Beware the Creeper #2 (1968).	JLofA #187 (2.81)
The Flash discovers Proteus' switch. BACKUP STORY: The JLA Satellite is attacked by an American satellite, which causes the life support systems to fail. Hawkgirl is able to bring replacement parts to repair the satellite. Miraculously, the oxygen on the satellite lasts long enough for the repairs to be made, even though it would normally have run out long before then.	JLofA #188 (3.81)
Raven warns the JLA about the coming of Trigon and requests their aid. But Zatanna warns that there is evil within Raven, and denies her entreaty. NOTE: This story was twice shown in a post-Crisis flashback, substituting Black Canary for Wonder Woman (Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant #1, 1998; Secret Origins Annual #3).	New Teen Titans #5 (3.81)
Raven assembles the New Teen Titans (with Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Changeling, Cyborg and Starfire). NOTE: Raven, Cyborg and Starfire (and the new team) first appeared in DC Comics Presents #26.	New Teen Titans #1 (11.80)
Sensing a great evil, Zatanna leads the JLA to Azarath. To prevent the their interference, the Titans briefly imprison the JLA. Zatanna eventually reveals that Raven has coerced the Titans into reforming to help in her war against her father, Trigon.	New Teen Titans #4 (2.81)

The beast Thorak turns the JLA into giants, using both Appellaxian and the Packrat's growth technology. NOTE: This story definitely takes place four years after the JLA's encounter with the Packrat. It's also after Flash #219 (1.73), when Green Arrow returns from the Asian monastery; published in 1972, that story would have occurred during JLA Year 3. However, current continuity suggests that Green Arrow's history has been lengthened and that his journey to the monastery coincides roughly with his resignation from the JLA in #181. Zatanna wears her new costume in this tale.	Legends of DCU #12 (1.99)
Superman and Snapper Carr help find a way to return the JLA to normal size.	Legends of DCU #13 (2.99)
Starro regenerates from a fragment in the Long Island Sound.	JLofA #189 (4.81)
Starro is frozen into submission. Zatanna experiences a negative reaction to one of her spells. She and the Flash demonstrate some awkwardness following their previous "connection." NOTE: Cover by Brian Bolland.	JLofA #190 (5.81)
The Key reactivates Amazo. Zatanna learns that as a result of overuse, her powers are now permanently reduced by half. NOTE: Exactly when Zatanna regained her powers is debatable. They were back in World's Finest #277 (3.82). But the letter column of JLofA #260 (3.87) claims she got them back in Swamp Thing #50 (7.86). The Justice League Sourcebook states that they returned in JLofA #257.	JLofA #191 (6.81)
1st app. of the Vixen. NOTE: Her pre-Crisis origin involved Superman; her post-Crisis origin remains untold.	Action #521 (7.81)
T.O. Morrow kidnaps the Red Tornado, wanting to learn how the android gained sentience. NOTE: George Pérez pencils.	JLofA #192 (7.81)
T.O. Morrow unwittingly releases the Tornado Tyrant and Tornado Champion from the Red Tornado's form. The Champion reveals the Red Tornado origin to Firestorm: upon creation, his android body was inhabited by the (amnesiac) Tornado Champion. The Champion enlists Firestorm to construct a new android body which re-absorbs both the Champion and Tyrant. The revived Red Tornado retains no knowledge of his origins. NOTES: Contains the 16-page 1st app. of the All-Star Squadron. George Pérez pencils.	JLofA #193 (8.81)
Amos Fortune releases the characters of the Tarot. NOTE: George Pérez pencils.	JLofA #194 (9.81)
JLA/JSA 19: THE NEW SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS
Attack of the new Secret Society of Super-Villains: Brain Wave, Cheetah Killer Frost, Monocle, Plant-Master, Psycho-Pirate, Rag Doll, Signalman, Ultra-Humanite and the Mist. RETCON: The post-Infinite Crisis status of the Cheetah remains unknown. 1st modern app. of the Monocle. NOTES: Contains a killer pin-up of JLofA and JSA by George Pérez. The letter column of #197 prints a letter written by a young Todd McFarlane! George Pérez pencils.	JLofA #195 (10.81)
The SSoSV manage to capture all their JLA/JSA targets, hoping to upset the cosmic balance and rid Earth of all super-heroes. NOTE: George Pérez pencils. In pre-Crisis times, the villains' ploy was meant to eliminate heroes from Earth-2 only.	JLofA #196 (11.81)
When the younger villains uncover deception by the Ultra-Humanite, the friction leads to the SSoSV's undoing. The villains are thrown into a limbo-like dimension. NOTES: The Golden Age villains make several more appearances as the SSoSV, next in All-Star Squadron #26. George Pérez pencils.	JLofA #197 (12.81)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Hawkgirl changes her name to Hawkwoman. She separates from her husband, Hawkman.	World's Finest #274 (12.81)
Superman discovers that the Lord of Time has engineered the displacement of four Leaguers to the Old West. They meet Cinnamon, Bat Lash, Jonah Hex and Scalphunter. See also The Rough Bunch	JLofA #198-199 (1-2.82)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: The Phantom Zone criminals escape and hurl the Justice League satellite — and other satellites — out of orbit. Supergirl and Wonder Woman prevent a missile crisis. General Zod projects all of Earth into the Zone. Superman and Supergirl defeat the criminals and return the satellite to orbit. Also guest stars Green Lantern, Batman, the Flash and Mon-El.	The Phantom Zone #1-4 (1-4.82)
A post-hypnotic suggestion compels the original JLAers to reassemble the Appellax creatures. Green Arrow rejoins. NOTES: This tale may no longer be in continuity since the Appellax creatures were returned to their homeworld in JLA: Year One #12, and were next encountered in the latter-day tale in JLA: Incarnations #7. Guest stars Phantom Stranger, Snapper Carr and Adam Strange. Pencils by George Pérez (his last), Brian Bolland, Gil Kane, Jim Aparo, Joe Kubert & Carmine Infantino.	JLofA #200 (3.82)
PRE-CRISIS ONLY: Ultraa is coerced into battling the JLA. NOTE: This tale likely no longer happened because it heavily involved Ultraa, who does not first appear until much later in post-Crisis continuity.	JLofA #201 (4.82)
The JLA encounters a wayward alien medical ship.	JLofA #202 (5.82)
A new Royal Flush Gang led by Hector Hammond (Wild Card) attacks. Hammond is taken by surprise on the astral plane when trounced by Prof. Martin Stein (#205).	JLofA #203-205 (6-8.82)
JLofA vs. Major Disaster.	World's Finest #281 (6.82)
After the JLA help defeat Killer Frost, Firestorm reveals his alter ego to them	Fury of Firestorm #4 (9.82)
Zatanna once again imprisons the rogue Demons Three. Zatanna is elected as chairperson.	JLofA #206 (9.82)
Like Dr. Light and The Top before, Zatanna and the JLA alter Catwoman's personality, effectively changing her from villain to hero. They take precautions not to let Batman know. Zatanna tells her the truth years later. NOTE: It makes sense that some of this subterfuge was more easily accomplished after Zatanna was elected chairperson.	Catwoman #50 (2.06)
Wonder Woman calls on the JLA to assist against the Adjudicator and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. NOTE: This tale included Supergirl and the Earth-2 Huntress and Power Girl. Perhaps it does not exist in post-Infinite Crisis continuity.	Wonder Woman v.1 #291-293 (5-7.82)

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