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Issue: Justice League of America Archives #1
Publication Date: April 1992
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Issues: #1 of 10 Issues (13 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/27/1992
Volume: 1
Pages: 264
ISBN: 1563890437
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $47.95 CAD
$39.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 23 (9 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions: 7 inches by 10 1/2 inches
Paper Stock: Glossy
Binding: Hardcover with Dustjacket
Publishing Format: Collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Superman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; J'onn J'onzz; Aquaman; Flash [Barry Allen]]
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #48 published November 1966
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]modified, see notes
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Central images taken from the cover of Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #48, but since some parts of the figures were obscured on the original cover, Rick Taylor has had to fill some of them out, particularly the top portion of the Batman figure and the feet of some of the other heroes.
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Justice League of America Archives Volume 1

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Justice League of America [Aquaman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman; Flash [Barry Allen]; Snapper Carr]
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Disclose Notes: Title page illustrated with a detail from the splash page from Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #4.
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Snapper Carr
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Illustrated with a detail from the story from Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #2.
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Starro the Conqueror!

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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman; Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; John Jones, Manhunter from Mars [J'onn J'onzz]]; Starro
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #28 published February 1960
was Starro the Conqueror! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Starro the Conqueror!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Aquaman; Wonder Woman; Superman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Flash [Barry Allen]; John Jones, Manhunter from Mars [J'onn J'onzz]; Snapper Carr (intro)]; Starro; Peter (a puffer fish); Steve Trevor; John Carr; Mrs. Carr; Janet Carr
Synopsis: Aquaman is alerted that an alien starfish has landed on Earth, enlarged to giant-size three Terran starfish, and sent them off to help him conquer the world. Aquaman alerts the JLA, and they break up to take on the three starfish -- Green Lantern handling one, J'onn J'onzz and Wonder Woman handling the second, and Flash tackling the last. Flash finds that his starfish has taken control of the people of Happy Harbor, except for Snapper Carr. He deduces that it is the lime covering Snapper which makes him immune. Knowing the way to defeat their enemy, the heroes regroup to defeat Starro.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #28 published February 1960
was Starro the Conqueror! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #28 published February 1960
was Starro vs. Green Lantern [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #28 published February 1960
was Starro vs. Wonder Woman and John Jones [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #28 published February 1960
was Starro vs. the Flash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #28 published February 1960
was Starro vs. Justice League of America [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25.67
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Challenge of the Weapons Master!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman; Wonder Woman; J'onn J'onzz; Flash [Barry Allen]]; Xotar
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #29 published April 1960
was Challenge of the Weapons Master! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Challenge of the Weapons Master!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Flash [Barry Allen]; J'onn J'onzz; Aquaman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman; Snapper Carr]; Xotar
Synopsis: Having found an ancient book that appears to indicate that he once defeated the JLA, Xotar travels from 11,960 to the present to test four weapons against the Justice League, in order to determine which weapon will help him defeat the Intersolar Police of his own day. But the JLA counters each of Xotar's weapons and returns him to face justice in his own time.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #29 published April 1960
was Challenge of the Weapons Master! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 26
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The Case of the Stolen Super-Powers!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Aquaman; J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]]; Professor Ivo; Amazo
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #30 published June 1960
was The Case of the Stolen Super-Powers! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Case of the Stolen Super-Powers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; J'onn J'onzz; Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman; Wonder Woman; Superman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Snapper Carr]; Professor Ivo; Amazo; Mirror Master (cameo)
Synopsis: As several JLAers experience a sudden power loss, Flash finds that someone has used powers like theirs to steal a European catfish and a cicada. Snapper suggests the thefts have to do with someone researching immortality, and the JLA splits up to investigate other long-lived creatures. In every case, the JLAers come up against Amazo, who steals their powers, defeats them, and takes them to his creator's lab, where Professor Ivo is preparing an immortality serum. Green Lantern is able to use the weakness of his own ring against Amazo and Ivo, restore the JLA's powers, and defeat the villain.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #30 published June 1960
was Case of the Stolen Super-Powers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 27
Disclose Notes: The last panel was removed for this reprint. It originally said: JLA SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! WITH THIS ISSUE, WE CLOSE THE CASE-BOOK OF THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA! WE'LL BE GLAD TO RE-OPEN IT-- AND CONTINUE THE ADVENTURES OF THE JLA IN A MAGAZINE OF ITS OWN-- IF ENOUGH OF YOU READERS REQUEST IT! PLEASE WRITE AND LET US KNOW! Address:-- JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, c/o NATIONAL COMICS, 575 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK 22, N.Y.
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World of No Return!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman; J'onn J'onzz; Flash [Barry Allen]; Batman [Bruce Wayne] (figurine); Superman (figurine)]; Despero
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #1 published October 1960
was World of No Return! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The World of No Return!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Superman; Snapper Carr]; Despero; Sardanna; Jasonar
Synopsis: Flash encounters two aliens from Kalanor -- Jasonar and Sardanna -- who are on Earth to complete a weapon to overthrow the tyrant Despero, who has taken over their planet. Flash summons the other JLAers to help, but by the time Flash arrives at JLA headquarters, Despero has taken control of Flash's comrades. Despero challenges Flash to a game where losing means the banishment of the JLA members to distant planets. While the JLAers overcome the challenges of the planets they have been sent to and return home, Snapper helps Jasonar use his completed weapon to put an end to the threat of Despero.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #1 published October 1960
was The World of No Return! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25.67
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Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; J'onn J'onzz; Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman; Wonder Woman]
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #2 published December 1960
was Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This reprint cover is clearly reconstructed as the linework of the art does not correspond to the original, and the price, number, and month are not in the same font as the original. Also, the DC bullet and Comics Code seal have been widened.
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Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman; J'onn J'onzz; Aquaman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Snapper Carr]; Mandini the Mage; Merlin the Magician; Simon Magus; Saturna; Troll King; manticore; griffin; Jimmy Carr (cameo)
Synopsis: When all scientific devices on Earth stop working, the JLA summons Merlin, who reveals that three sorcerers from the magical dimension have switched their world and Earth. The JLA splits up to find the sorcerers and get from them the three parts of the magical incantation which will restore Earth to its proper dimension.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #2 published December 1960
was Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25.67
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Slave Ship of Space!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; J'onn J'onzz; Aquaman; Wonder Woman]; Kanjar Ro
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #3 published February 1961
was Slave Ship of Space! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Slave Ship of Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Aquaman; J'onn J'onzz; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Wonder Woman; Superman; Snapper Carr]; Kanjar Ro; Hyathis; Kromm; Sayyar
Synopsis: Kajar Ro blackmails the JLA into capturing his three rivals -- Kromm, Hyathis, and Sayyar -- by rendering the people of Earth motionless. Only the combined voices of these three despots saying Kanjar Ro's name will release the people of Earth. Once the JLA gathers the trio, however, Kanjar Ro double crosses the JLA and demands that they agree to let him go in exchange for freeing the people of Earth. But the JLA is prepared for his betrayal, and banish Kanjar Ro and his fellow rulers to a deserted world.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #3 published February 1961
was The Slave Ship of Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25.67
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Doom of the Star Diamond!

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; J'onn J'onzz; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]]
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #4 published April 1961
was Doom of the Star Diamond! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Doom of the Star Diamond!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman; Snapper Carr]; Carthan; Xandor
Synopsis: Dictator Xandor banishes Carthan to Earth, and, to ensure he stays there, also sends three machines. If Carthan attempts to leave Earth without removing their coverings, he will go blind; he can leave with his sight if he removes the coverings first, but that will destroy the planet. Carthan challenges the JLA, now including Green Arrow, to disable the machines. After disabling the machines, the JLA enters Carthan’s ship, where he imprisons them in a hollow diamond until he can explain. When Carthan is unable to release the JLA, Green Arrow finds the diamond’s weak spot and shatters it.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #4 published April 1961
was Doom of the Star Diamond [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25.67
Disclose Notes: The JLA also consider Adam Strange and Hawkman for membership.
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When Gravity Went Wild!

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; J'onn J'onzz; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman; Superman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]]
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #5 published June 1961
was When Gravity Went Wild! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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When Gravity Went Wild!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; J'onn J'onzz; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Aquaman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Snapper Carr]; Monty Moran, the Getaway Mastermind; Captain Cold; King Clock; Professor Menace; Electric Man; Puppet Master; Doctor Destiny
Synopsis: The JLA members tell Superman and Batman several incidents where Green Arrow seemingly betrayed them, but GA explains that he was protecting them from an impostor in their midst. From their stories, Green Arrow can identify the changeling as having taken Green Lantern's place. As they lead the impostor to jail, they are suddenly lifted into his spaceship where he identifies himself as Doctor Destiny. Deadening their wills, Destiny reunites them with Green Lantern and sends them all into space. But GL, having been accidentally released from Destiny's control, turns the tables on the villain.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #5 published June 1961
was When Gravity Went Wild! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25.67
Disclose Notes: The second panel on page 25 was used, with various modifications, as the header for the JLA letter column for many years.
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The Wheel of Misfortune!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Aquaman; J'onn J'onzz; Wonder Woman]; Amos Fortune
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #6 published August 1961
was The Wheel of Misfortune! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Wheel of Misfortune!

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Justice League of America
Character(s): Justice League of America [Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Aquaman; J'onn J'onzz; Snapper Carr]; Amos Fortune; Hazel Deeping; August Jones; Charles Hobart
Synopsis: Amos Fortune discovers that a person's luck is controlled by a pair of glands -- one for good luck, one for bad -- and once he learns how to stimulate those glands, he sets out to cash in on his new power. But when he encounters the members of the JLA, he fears that they will interfere with his fortune-hunting schemes. So he conspires to strap them to a spinning wheel in order to over-stimulate and destroy their good luck glands, leaving them only bad luck. But Fortune forgets that J'onn J'onzz isn't human, and the Martian breaks free and puts a stop to Fortune's plans.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #6 published August 1961
was The Wheel of Misfortune! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 25
Disclose Notes: Though there are 26 numbered pages, the last page of chapter 1, 3 & 4 each 2/3 of a page, which accounts for the reduced page count of 25.
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Gardner Fox & Mike Sekowsky

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Genres: biography
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Disclose Notes: Short bios of the two primary creators of the stories in this volume. On the inside back cover flap of the dustjacket.
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman; Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen]; J'onn J'onzz; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]]; Starro; Xotar; Kanjar Ro
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Disclose Notes: On the back cover. Includes reproductions of the covers from The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #28 (February-March 1960), The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #29 (April-May 1960), Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #3 (February-March 1961), and Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #4 (April-May 1961).

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