Justice League of America #196

Justice League of America #196 was published in November 1981 by DC Comics, arriving during a pivotal era for the Justice League as the series approached its 200th issue milestone. This specific issue features a standalone narrative scripted by Gerry Conway, a writer instrumental in defining the team's dynamics throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. The story is set against the backdrop of the satellite-era League, a period characterized by the team's expansive roster and their base of operations orbiting the Earth, which allowed for grander, cosmic-scale threats.

The cover art and interior illustrations for this issue were provided by George Pérez, whose work is widely regarded as the definitive visual language for the Justice League during this period. Pérez brought a meticulous, dense, and energetic style to the pages, aiming to balance the individual personalities of a sprawling ensemble cast. The issue was received as a standard but highly polished installment of the series, reflecting the editorial consistency that DC maintained under editor Len Wein, who focused on integrating complex character subplots with traditional superhero action.