Justice League of America: The Silver Age Vol. 1 (Justice League of America (1960-1987))

It was every thing i thought it would be , just loved it

perfect present for my grandson.Delivered very quickly.

With the live action Justice League movie due in cinemas next November (ie, Nov. 2017), here's your chance to see how DC Comics premier super team came to be way, way back in 1960!Debuting first in Brave And The Bold issue 28 dated Feb/March 1960 through to The Brave And The Bold #30, The Justice League moved into their own title in October 1960. Quick work!!This volume includes The Brave And The Bold 28 - 30 and Justice League 1 through to #8 published in December 1961/January 1962 meaning the book came out every two months, or Bi-monthly. A publishing schedule almost extinct these days but back then, a very common occurrence.Mystery In Space issue 75 (May 1962) is also included here presumably because of its Justice League guest appearance alongside resident hero Adam Strange (soon to be graced with his own Silver Age trade paperback collection).Featuring the first appearances of villains like Amazo, Despero and Kanjar-Ro, this wholesome square jawed Justice League gets off to a strong start with its success allegedly providing the inspiration for a certain Martin Goodman, publisher at Atlas/Marvel Comics to suggest to editor Stan Lee that he quickly rustle up a super hero team book to cash in on the success of the Justice League at a time when comics themselves, never mind super heroes, after the Wertham witch hunts were so below the radar as to be almost invisible.The majority of the pencil art here performed by the underrated Mike Sekowsky except Mystery In Space 75 drawn by legendary Flash artist Carmine Infantino, is fantastic. Sekowsky's page design and storytelling skills are superb here, particularly in a team book but if you're a recent convert to comics and possibly more familiar with the likes of Superman, Batman and Aquaman from recent DC revamps such as Rebirth and before that, the previous re-imagining(s) of the DC Universe then seeing Aquaman patrolling the depths with his friend Peter the Puffer Fish may just maybe taking an order of cheesiness and sheer corn way too far!If you're curious about these early adventures then be aware we're not talking Geoff Johns/Zack Snyder levels of Grimdark here!Aside from all that, this elderly fanboy is lapping this stuff up with gusto and for good reason - it's well crafted, solid wholesome fare suitable for children of all ages! Enjoy!!P.S., Umberto Eco, magical realist writer of no small repute, was an unashamed Justice League fan so, why shouldn't YOU be? >>chuckle!<<