Justice League of America #245

Justice League of America #245, released in December 1985, arrived during a transformative and tumultuous period for DC Comics. Following the conclusion of the seminal Crisis on Infinite Earths, the title was undergoing significant editorial shifts intended to revitalize the long-running superhero team. This issue serves as a bridge between the traditional Silver Age style of the Justice League and the more grounded, character-driven approach that would soon define the brand.

The issue features cover art and interior work emblematic of the house style of the mid-1980s, emphasizing dynamic layouts and heavy ink work to appeal to a changing readership. Written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Luke McDonnell, the narrative focuses on the internal politics of the League as it struggled to maintain relevance in a market that was increasingly favoring darker, more complex storytelling. It remains a representative artifact of a legacy series transitioning toward the modern era of comics.