JLA #35

Published in November 1999 as part of the acclaimed JLA series, this issue represents the creative peak of the mid-period run written by Mark Waid. The story, titled 'World War III', concludes a high-stakes narrative arc involving the Justice League's confrontation with the sentient cosmic entity Mageddon. It served as a definitive showcase of the team's expansive roster, balancing grand-scale science fiction concepts with the personal pressures placed upon the group's iconic members.

The artwork was provided by Howard Porter and John Dell, whose dynamic, hyper-detailed visual style defined the 'JLA' aesthetic of the late nineties. Their approach sought to capture the sheer power and scale of the League’s battles, utilizing wide panels and exaggerated perspectives to emphasize the gravity of the celestial threat. The issue was well-received by readers and critics alike, cemented as a highlight of Waid's tenure for its thematic focus on the League's necessity as a global safeguard against existential catastrophe.