Justice League of America #190

Justice League of America #190 was published by DC Comics in May 1981, emerging during a period when the title was navigating the transition from the classic Silver Age sensibilities to the more character-driven narratives of the early eighties. The issue serves as a pivotal entry in the 'Trial of the Justice League' storyline, a meta-narrative arc that challenged the team's effectiveness and internal cohesion, reflecting a broader trend in comics of that era to deconstruct the archetype of the infallible superhero group.

The issue features artwork by penciler Rich Buckler and inker Dick Giordano, who worked to balance the sprawling roster of the Justice League with the dramatic tensions of the script by Gerry Conway. The creative team aimed to elevate the stakes of the team's membership crisis, focusing on the interpersonal friction between members like Green Arrow and the established leadership. Upon its release, the issue was received as a standard but necessary chapter in the long-running epic, praised for its attempt to bring a more grounded, gritty reality to the team's traditionally idealistic environment.