Justice League International #24

Published in 1989, Justice League International #24 serves as a pivotal conclusion to the initial run of the JLI era, written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis with art by Adam Hughes. This period of the series was defined by a shift toward comedic subversion of superhero tropes, focusing on the bureaucratic and interpersonal dynamics of a dysfunctional team rather than traditional world-saving epics. The issue marks a transition in the team's status within the DC Universe, solidifying the series' reputation for balancing humor with genuine character development.

The visual direction, spearheaded by Adam Hughes, helped define the aesthetic of late-eighties DC comics. His work on this issue was noted for its clean line work and expressive character acting, which complemented the script's focus on witty dialogue. Upon release, the issue was well-received by fans of the 'Bwa-ha-ha' era of the Justice League, cementing the Giffen-DeMatteis-Maguire-Hughes creative team as a cornerstone in the history of the Justice League title.