Justice League of America #96

Justice League of America number 96 was published in February 1972, arriving during a transitional period for DC Comics as the industry shifted toward more socially conscious and experimental storytelling. This specific issue features the conclusion of a two-part story arc written by Mike Friedrich with interior art by Dick Dillin and inking by Joe Giella. The narrative was part of a larger editorial effort to modernize the League, often involving the inclusion of younger heroes and addressing contemporary themes of environmentalism and political tension.

The cover art, provided by the iconic Nick Cardy, reflects the high-stakes, dramatic style typical of the early 1970s, focusing on the dynamic interplay between the core members of the team. During this era, the Justice League title was moving away from the purely episodic, villain-of-the-week formula, aiming instead for more cohesive arcs that reflected the expanding scale of the DC Universe. While not as historically cited as the team's earliest adventures, the issue remains a staple of the Bronze Age, valued by collectors for its representative look at Dillin's long-standing, steady work on the series.