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Justice League of America #1

DC · Series began 1960 · October-November 1960

first appearance of Despero

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Despero (of Kalanor, Justice League villain) — villain, introduction, also in flashback

Dates

Cover date: October-November 1960
On sale: August 25, 1960
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Facsimile reprints exist

Justice League of America 1 (Facsimile Edition) (2024). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.

Creators

pencils: Murphy Anderson, Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Baily, Russ Heathinks: Murphy Anderson, Bernard Sachs, Bernard Baily, Russ Heathletters: Ira Schnapp, Gaspar Saladinoscript: Gardner Fox, Jack Schiff

Stories

The World of No Return! · 25.67 pages
The Flash must beat Despero in a strange chess-like game to save the other members of the Justice League and the people of Despero's home dimension, Kalanor.

Characters

Bruce WayneBatmanClark KentSupermanPrincess DianaWonder WomanHal JordanGreen LanternBarry AllenThe FlashArthur CurryAquamanJ'Onn J'OnzzMartian ManhunterSnapper CarrDespero

Reprinted in

The Justice League of America Omnibus (2014), Superman Supacomic (1959), Justice League of America Archives (1992), Showcase Presents: Justice League of America (2005), Justice League of America: The Silver Age (2016), Justice League of America: The Silver Age Omnibus (2016), Justice League of America 1 (Facsimile Edition) (2024), DC Finest: Justice League of America: Starro the Conqueror (2026)