JLA-Z # 1 2003 VF/NM

JLA-Z #1, published by DC Comics in November 2003 (releasing September 3, 2003), is the first issue of a three-part encyclopedic handbook series. Released to coincide with the major JLA/Avengers crossover, it provides biographical data and pinups of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes and their villains. 

Content Overview

Rather than a traditional narrative story, this issue serves as a reference guide covering characters alphabetically from Amazo to Green Arrow. 

• Biographical Data: Includes brief histories, power sets, and key events for major Justice League members and their most prominent enemies.
• Cover Art: Features the first segment of a triptych cover by Phil Jimenez, originally created for Wizard magazine.
• Key Profiles: Features entries for Batman, Aquaman, Black Canary, Captain Marvel (Shazam), Darkseid, and Flash (both Barry Allen and Wally West). 

All-Star Artist Lineup

The issue is notable for its massive roster of top-tier comic artists providing pinups for the character profiles: 

• Jim Lee: Batman
• Mike Wieringo: The Atom
• Patrick Gleason: Aquaman
• Walt Simonson: Darkseid
• Dan Jurgens: Captain Atom
• Scott Kolins: Captain Marvel
• Scott McDaniel: Elongated Man