The Justice Society of America Cover Gallery

The heroes of DC’s first and greatest super-team the Justice Society of America have inspired many a terrific cover, as guest-stars in “Justice League of America” or as headliners in their own books.

Check out the pantheon of heroes below. Click on any image for a full-sized view. For commentary and more, go to the nifty search box on the right and type Justice Society. And come visit again, because I’ll be adding more covers as my JSA coverage continues.

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Crisis in Fandom: Tough Being a Justice Society Follower

Alex Ross' dynamic cover to 'Justice Society of America' No. 1.
Alex Ross’ dynamic cover to ‘Justice Society of America’ No. 1.

These are hard days.

The Justice Society of America is no more.

Thanks to the 2011 DC company event “Flashpoint,” the team was retconned right out of existence.

The Golden Age greats – the Flash, Green Lantern, Sandman, Dr. Midnite and more – never existed.

DC turned its back on the first and greatest super-team – and its legion of fans.

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Time for Oblivion: When the Clock Strikes ‘Zero Hour’

When heroes die - for no good reason.
When heroes die – for no good reason.

There’s a battle raging at DC Comics.

It’s been fought for decades, and it is still going on today. It’s about whether to honor the past and use it as a guidepost to the future or whether it should be wiped away like writing on a chalk board. It’s about nothing less than who gets to be a hero.

It’s about the Justice Society of America.

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The Golden Guys: The Justice Society Trapped in ‘Convergence’!

The Justice Society of America returns to its greatness in 'Convergence.'
The Justice Society of America returns to its greatness in ‘Convergence.’

Thank you for being a friend.
Travel down the road and back again.
Your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant.

And if you threw a party, invited everyone you knew.
You would see the biggest gift would be from me,
and the card attached would say,
‘Thank you for being a friend.’

– Lyrics to the “Golden Girls” theme song, written by Andrew Gold

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