Starro the Conqueror: Introduction of the JLA

DC Universe

Exclusives

Mattel

SDCC

R6277

27084836301

2010

9.00

In The Brave and the Bold #28, the alien creature Starro the Conqueror attempts to invade Earth. Five founding members of the Justice League of America spring into action to battle the fiendish villain.

GREEN LANTERN: A man with no fear. Test pilot Hal Jordan was given a power ring by the dying alien, Abin Sur, that allowed him to make real anything he could possibly imagine. Jordan accepted the ring, becoming the first Green Lantern Corps member from planet Earth.

WONDER WOMAN: She was sculpted from clay by the Amazon Queen, Hippolyta. Armed with a magic golden lasso and bulletproof bracelets in addition to her own natural powers, she carries the Amazons' message of peace to the outside world.

AQUAMAN: He was raised by and became the namesake of lighthouse keeper Arthur Curry. But in the water he truly thrived. In adulthood, Aquaman used his aquatic telepathy and great strength to patrol the Seven Seas and served as King of Atlantis.

THE FLASH: The second person to take on the moniker The Flash, Barry Allen, was transformed when his laboratory was hit by lightning and he was bathed in the supercharged fluids. Determined to use his newfound powers to help humanity, he guarded over Central City with high-velocity vigilance.

MARTIAN MANHUNTER: Hailing from the planet Mars, J'onn J'onnz had many powers including shapeshifting, telepathy and invisibility. He attempted to blend into society on Earth by posing as a police detective until going public as the Martian Manhunter with the formation of the Justice League of America.

This cover has resonated with comic book fans and collectors since it first appeared, inspiring many tributes throughout the years. It is also revered for having two important firsts — It showcases the first appearance of the Justice League of America, as well as being the first time Aquaman was featured on a cover.