{"product_id":"jla-year-one-1-1998-vf","title":"JLA: Year One # 1 1998 VF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJLA: Year One # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by DC Comics in 1998, is the first issue of a 12-part maxi-series that reimagines the origin of the Justice League of America for the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Storyline: \"Justice League of America: Year One\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue details how five founding members first came together to form the world's premier superhero team. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Founding Five: Unlike the original 1960s origin, this version features The Flash (Barry Allen), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, and Black Canary as the core founders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Absent Trinity: Superman and Batman are portrayed as earlier, more established heroes who decline to join the team initially, acting instead as a \"support group\". Wonder Woman is entirely absent from the founding lineup, having been replaced by Black Canary in this continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInitial Threat: The heroes separately defeat different elements of an alien invasion force known as the Appellaxians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTeam Building: The story focuses heavily on the character dynamics and the difficulties of building trust among five strangers with very different backgrounds and powers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Creators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Barry Kitson (pencils and inks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSignificant \u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e: The issue \u003cb\u003eintroduces Locus, a shadowy antagonist group connected to the Appellaxians.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47948634325092,"sku":"BQ38","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_10_23_46_640.jpg?v=1772209518","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/jla-year-one-1-1998-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}