Justice League International #14

Justice League International #14 was published in 1988 as part of the influential run helmed by writers Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis with artist Kevin Maguire. Emerging during a period of creative transition for DC Comics, this iteration of the Justice League subverted traditional superhero tropes by focusing on interpersonal dysfunction and comedic office politics, effectively positioning the team as a dysfunctional family rather than a monolithic assembly of titans.

The issue serves as a quintessential example of the series' signature tone, blending slapstick humor with character-driven drama. Kevin Maguire’s expressive facial work was instrumental in establishing the title's unique visual identity, allowing the characters to convey complex emotions that elevated the mundane bureaucratic struggles of the team. Critically, the series was well-received for its willingness to distance itself from the darker, more austere tone that dominated much of the comic book industry in the late eighties.