{"product_id":"justice-league-of-america-1-american-flag-2013-vf-nm","title":"Justice League of America # 1 American Flag 2013 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustice League of America #1\u003c\/b\u003e (April 2013) is the premiere issue of the third volume of Justice League of America, launched by DC Comics as a flagship title in their New 52 lineup. Written by superstar creator Geoff Johns with gritty, blockbuster pencils by David Finch, this debut issue kicks off the \"World's Most Dangerous\" story arc and acts as the crucial opening salvo leading into the massive Trinity War crossover event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePremise \u0026amp; Plot Outline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFollowing the catastrophic events of the Throne of Atlantis crossover, the United States government and A.R.G.U.S. leadership grow deeply terrified of the main Justice League's unchecked, god-like power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Solution: Under the calculated direction of Amanda Waller, the government decides to assemble a highly lethal, hand-picked counter-measure team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe True Mission: Billed as \"America's own Justice League,\" this government-sanctioned squad is designed specifically to neutralize and defeat the independent core Justice League (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.) if they ever go rogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Recruiter: Colonel Steve Trevor is recruited to command and lead the operational side of this unstable group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Counter-League Roster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue painstakingly establishes why each unique member was chosen to directly match up against a specific counterpart in the primary Justice League:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMartian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz): The powerhouse anchor meant to go toe-to-toe with Superman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGreen Lantern (Simon Baz): The hot-headed new ring-bearer picked to oppose Hal Jordan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGreen Arrow (Oliver Queen): The precise marksman brought in to neutralize Batman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCatwoman (Selina Kyle): Recruited for her expert stealth, infiltration capabilities, and insider knowledge of Gotham City.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHawkman, Katana, Stargirl, and Vibe: Rounding out the combat-heavy roster to provide versatile magical, physical, and dimensional defenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGimmick \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUpon release, this specific issue became famous for an unprecedented marketing stunt: 52 distinct variant covers. DC Comics printed a unique version of the cover for all 50 U.S. states, plus individual variants for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, featuring the characters holding up that specific region's flag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48943659450468,"sku":"BU24","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_08_30_13_29_12_673.jpg?v=1788114689","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/justice-league-of-america-1-american-flag-2013-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}