Justice League of America #229

Published by DC Comics in August 1984, Justice League of America #229 serves as the second part of a significant transition period for the series. Written by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by Luke McDonnell, this issue is part of a storyline where the long-standing membership of the team began to dissolve in preparation for the drastic Justice League Detroit relaunch. The narrative reflects the editorial mandate to move away from the classic 'Big Seven' lineup, shifting the roster toward more obscure and experimental characters to revitalize the title.

The creative direction by Busiek and McDonnell was intended to provide a grounded, more character-driven approach to the team’s interpersonal dynamics as they faced the impending disbandment of the Justice League Satellite era. Critics and readers of the time often view this era of the series as a bridge between the cosmic grandeur of the Silver and Bronze Ages and the grittier, more localized storytelling that would define later DC comics. The issue remains a notable point of interest for collectors tracking the systemic dismantling and reconstruction of one of DC's flagship teams.