Justice League of America #148

Justice League of America number 148 was published by DC Comics in November 1977. Part of the long-running Justice League series, this issue was produced during the Bronze Age of comics, a period marked by more complex character dynamics and darker thematic elements compared to the earlier Silver Age. The story, titled 'The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus,' was written by Gerry Conway and featured artwork by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin.

The issue serves as a quintessential example of the rotating creative team efforts that defined the Justice League during the late 1970s. Dick Dillin, the series' primary penciler for over a decade, provided a consistent visual language that anchored the league's expanded roster. While this specific issue is remembered by fans for its peculiar holiday-themed mystery, it remains a characteristic piece of the mid-tier DC continuity of that era, valued today as a bridge between the classic league lineups and the shifting status quo of the early 1980s.