Justice League first appeared in Brave and the Bold #28, published by DC in 1960. That places it in the Silver Age.
Why this issue matters
The debut of DC's flagship superhero team, uniting Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter for the first time.
Key facts
Brave and the Bold #28
- Character: Justice League
- Publisher: DC
- Cover year: 1960
- Era: Silver Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
Other first appearances from 1960
- Groot Tales to Astonish #13, 1960
More DC firsts from the Silver Age
- Reverse-Flash (Eobard Thawne) The Flash #139, 1963
- Zatanna Hawkman #4, 1964
- Barry Allen (Flash) Showcase #4, 1956
- Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) Showcase #22, 1959
- Martian Manhunter Detective Comics #225, 1955
- Brainiac Action Comics #242, 1958
- Bizarro Superboy #68, 1958
- Supergirl Action Comics #252, 1959
Got a copy?
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