Justice League America #64

Justice League America #64, published by DC Comics in July 1992, arrived during a transitional period for the title following the conclusion of the long-running Giffen and DeMatteis era. This issue serves as a pivotal chapter in the 'Breakdowns' storyline, a dark, conspiratorial arc that saw the team facing internal collapse and external manipulation. Written by Dan Jurgens with pencils by Rick Burchett, the story reflects the grit and high-stakes editorial direction characteristic of early 1990s DC crossover events.

The design and tone of the issue were intended to deconstruct the camaraderie of the earlier 'JLI' years, pushing the characters toward a more serious, cynical posture. Dan Jurgens sought to heighten the tension within the League, focusing on the paranoia surrounding the mysterious Maxwell Lord and the crumbling foundations of the team's international status. At the time of its release, the issue was received as part of a bold attempt to pivot the series away from its hallmark humor, signaling the beginning of a more somber epoch for the Justice League lineup.