Justice League of America #249

Published by DC Comics in April 1986, Justice League of America #249 was released during a transitional period for the title, occurring just months before the conclusion of the long-running original series with issue #261. This era of the Justice League was marked by the 'Detroit Era' roster, characterized by the leadership of Aquaman and a team composed of both established icons and newer, experimental characters like Vibe, Gypsy, and Vixen, reflecting the editorial desire to revitalize the brand before the massive post-Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot.

The issue features work by writer Gerry Conway, a veteran of the title, and illustrator Luke McDonnell, whose sharp, grounded style defined much of the team's visual identity during this twilight period. The story continues the narrative threads of a team struggling to maintain its status as a global powerhouse while dealing with internal strife and changing public perception, serving as a classic example of late-Bronze Age superhero storytelling that bridged the gap between the traditional Justice League concepts of the Silver Age and the grittier, more modern interpretations that would follow.