JLA #97
2004
- Series
- JLA
- Issue
- 97
- Cover date
- Jun 1, 2004
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Published in 2004, JLA #97 is a pivotal installment in the long-running Justice League of America series, serving as the conclusion to the 'Trial by Fire' story arc. Written by Joe Kelly with interior art by Doug Mahnke, this issue centers on the Martian Manhunter's struggle with his dormant identity, Fernus the Burning. The narrative explores deep psychological themes regarding the duality of J'onn J'onzz, pushing the team to their limits as they confront an entity that threatens to consume the world in flames.
The creative direction for this arc aimed to redefine the Martian Manhunter's role within the Justice League by stripping away his characteristic restraint. Doug Mahnke’s visceral, high-contrast illustration style was instrumental in establishing the horror-adjacent tone of the story, marking a departure from more traditional superhero depictions of the era. The issue was generally well-received by readers for its darker, more mature exploration of legacy characters and its role in re-establishing the Martian Manhunter as a formidable force within the DC Universe.
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