Justice League America #60

Published in March 1992, Justice League America #60 serves as a pivotal entry in the 'Breakdowns' crossover event that spanned several Justice League titles during the early 1990s. The issue was written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, who were then steering the series toward a mixture of high-stakes melodrama and the trademark humor that defined their tenure. This particular storyline dealt with the psychological collapse of the team, reflecting the darker, more introspective trend in comic book writing that became popular within the industry during that era.

The interior artwork was provided by Chris Sprouse, a talented artist whose work helped define the aesthetic of the series during this period. The issue's cover, illustrated by Kevin Maguire, captures the tense, shifting dynamics of the team as they faced internal instability and external threats. The 'Breakdowns' arc was received as a bold attempt to shake up the status quo, signaling a shift away from the lighter, sitcom-style tone that had characterized the Giffen and DeMatteis run in the preceding years.