Justice League of America #143

Published in June 1977, Justice League of America #143 represents a notable chapter in the series' Bronze Age history. The issue was crafted during a period where DC Comics was actively re-evaluating its flagship team dynamics, featuring a story by Steve Englehart and interior art by Dick Dillin. This era of the title is characterized by its attempt to balance cosmic-scale threats with the internal chemistry of a diverse roster, a hallmark of Englehart's tenure on the book.

The cover art, executed by Ernie Chan, follows the established visual language of 1970s superhero comics, utilizing high-contrast action poses to capture reader interest on the newsstand. The narrative focuses on the fallout from preceding arcs, maintaining the continuity-heavy approach that defined the JLA during the late seventies. It is widely regarded by collectors as a quintessential example of mid-Bronze Age DC production, appreciated for its quintessential team-up dynamics and the solid, reliable illustrative work of Dick Dillin, who served as the series' primary artist for over a decade.