CATALOG RECORD
Justice League of America #1
first appearance of Despero
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
Values
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Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Justice League of America 1 (Facsimile Edition) (2024). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.
Creators
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.
Publisher’s description
Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Aquaman! The Martian Manhunter! The Justice League of America in its very own series! But will their first adventure be their last? Featuring the first appearance of the mind-controlling villain Despero!
Characters
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)