Justice League America #71

Published in February 1993, Justice League America #71 serves as a significant entry in the Justice League's post-Crisis on Infinite Earths era. The issue was written by Dan Jurgens, who also provided the pencils, marking a period where the team's roster was frequently in flux and navigating the complex landscape of 1990s DC Comics continuity. It was produced during a time when the series was attempting to balance its legacy as a premier superhero ensemble with the gritty stylistic trends of the decade.

The cover and interior work reflect Jurgens’ signature clean, muscular aesthetic which was highly influential in the early 90s. The narrative focuses on the team's ongoing interpersonal tensions and global threats, a hallmark of the Jurgens run that emphasized character-driven drama alongside traditional heroics. Critically, the era is often remembered for its efforts to maintain the cohesion of the Justice League during a turbulent editorial period, with Jurgens' work being viewed by collectors as a foundational element of the pre-JLA modern age transition.