Justice League of America #87

Published by DC Comics in early 1971, Justice League of America #87 marks a significant entry in the Silver and Bronze Age transition of the Justice League. This issue was crafted during an era where the team began to reflect more mature societal themes under the editorial guidance of Julius Schwartz. The cover and interior art feature the distinctive style associated with Dick Dillin and inker Joe Giella, who were the definitive creative team for the series for much of the decade. Their work was noted for its reliability and ability to balance the expansive, high-stakes science fiction concepts favored by writers like Denny O'Neil.

The narrative follows the JLA as they confront the threat of the Queen Bee, a storyline that fits within the broader context of DC's attempt to ground its iconic heroes in more grounded or politically charged settings during the early 1970s. While not a defining origin or death issue, #87 is regarded by collectors as a representative example of the 'Satellite Era' of the Justice League, which moved the team away from their secret headquarters in Happy Harbor to the orbit of Earth, symbolizing the cosmic scale and professional tone that defined the title for years to come.