Justice League of America #167

Published by DC Comics in June 1979, Justice League of America #167 serves as the conclusion to a two-part crossover story titled The Secret Society of Super-Villains. This era of the series was helmed by writer Gerry Conway and artist Dick Dillin, who defined the visual identity of the Justice League throughout the 1970s. The narrative reflects the creative trend of the Bronze Age, where complex team-up dynamics and the internal politics of villain groups were emphasized to expand the scope of the shared DC universe.

The issue features a cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano, presenting a dramatic confrontation consistent with the era's focus on high-stakes spectacle. Design-wise, the work aimed to balance the dense ensemble cast of the Justice League with the burgeoning roster of the Secret Society. As a mid-tier Bronze Age issue, it is primarily valued today for its place in the established continuity of the team's ongoing adventures and for showcasing the distinct, workmanlike style that Dillin provided during his remarkably prolific tenure on the title.