Justice League of America #42

Justice League of America #42 was published by DC Comics in February 1966. Created during the Silver Age of comic books, the issue represents the mid-1960s expansion of the superhero team genre, which had been revitalized by editor Julius Schwartz's reimagining of classic characters. At this stage in the series, the book acted as a cornerstone of the DC universe, gathering icons like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to face threats that required collective intervention.

The issue features artwork by Mike Sekowsky, the primary artist for the title throughout its first decade. Sekowsky was instrumental in defining the visual language of the Justice League, utilizing a dynamic, ensemble-heavy layout style that allowed for the chaotic, large-scale battles characteristic of the era. The cover and interior stories were generally well-received by contemporary readers for their sense of scale and the consistent interplay between the League members, cementing the title's reputation as DC's premier team book.