Formerly Known as the Justice League #3

Formerly Known as the Justice League, published in 2003, served as a comedic reunion for the creative team of Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire. Following their celebrated run on the Justice League International series in the late 1980s, the trio returned to these characters to explore the absurdity of a mid-tier superhero team struggling with mundane office politics and interpersonal friction. This limited series was designed as a nostalgic yet satirical deconstruction of the team's legacy, moving away from high-stakes cosmic threats toward character-driven humor.

Kevin Maguire’s return to the title was essential to its identity, as his expressive, character-focused facial work became a trademark of the series. The aesthetic maintained a grounded, sitcom-like approach to the DC Universe, which garnered significant critical acclaim for its wit and distinct departure from the grittier tone prevalent in superhero comics of the early 2000s. Issue number three continues the series' established pattern of chaotic team dynamics and bureaucratic mishaps, reflecting the creative team's ongoing commitment to exploring the humanity—and humor—of the Justice League's less legendary members.