Justice League of America #248

Justice League of America #248 was published by DC Comics in March 1986, arriving during the final stretch of the original Justice League of America series which concluded with issue #261. This period was characterized by a shifting creative landscape at DC, as the publisher prepared for the seismic changes brought about by the Crisis on Infinite Earths event. The issue represents the tail end of the Detroit-era Justice League, a controversial and experimental iteration of the team that replaced iconic members like Superman and Batman with a more diverse and youthful roster.

The cover and interior art for this period were overseen by creators such as Luke McDonnell, who served as the primary penciler for this volume. The creative direction aimed to revitalize the aging title by stripping away the status quo and leaning into interpersonal drama and grounded storytelling. While the Detroit era was met with mixed reactions from readers accustomed to the traditional Justice League formula, it has since been reassessed by comic historians as a bold, if divisive, departure that pushed the boundaries of the superhero team dynamic before the franchise was subsequently rebooted.