Justice League of America #22

Published by DC Comics in September 1963, Justice League of America #22 stands as a notable entry in the Silver Age of comic books. This issue is part of the long-running series created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Mike Sekowsky, which famously brought together DC's premier heroes—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and the Martian Manhunter—as a unified team. This specific issue features the team battling the Crime Syndicate of America, an evil parallel-universe version of the Justice League that resides on Earth-Three.

The story was illustrated by Mike Sekowsky, whose dynamic and clear artistic style defined the look of the series during its formative years. The narrative explores the concept of the multiverse, a hallmark of Silver Age DC storytelling that allowed for complex crossovers and high-stakes encounters. The introduction of the Crime Syndicate was well-received by readers at the time, providing a compelling contrast to the heroic ideals of the Justice League and cementing the issue as a significant installment within the broader mythos of the DC Universe.