Justice League of America #239

Justice League of America number 239 was published by DC Comics in June 1985. It belongs to the final stage of the original Justice League of America run, a period characterized by a significant shift in roster and tone as the series approached its conclusion with issue number 261. This era, often referred to as the Detroit League years, attempted to modernize the team by centering the narrative on younger or less traditional members such as Vibe, Gypsy, and Vixen, overseen by a mentor figure in Martian Manhunter.

The issue features cover art by Chuck Patton, who was instrumental in defining the visual identity of this specific iteration of the league. Patton, along with writer Gerry Conway, sought to steer the title toward a more grounded, interpersonal approach compared to the cosmic scale of earlier decades. While these later issues were met with mixed reception by long-time fans who missed the 'Big Seven' lineup, they have since gained retrospective appreciation for their willingness to experiment with diverse character dynamics and the transition toward the darker, more cynical tone that would dominate the DC Universe following the Crisis on Infinite Earths.