The Justice League - DC Comics greatest and most famous heroes of all time, iconic legends which spawned a generation of four-color comics that transformed the industry since the 1960's. Within months of their arrival, they inspired the Fantastic Four and the Avengers, two of Marvel's most venerable and well-loved superteams.

The original Justice League had their debut in Brave and the Bold #28 (1960) against the non-human, starfish-like alien, Starro the Conquerer. The original lineup was seven characters, Wonder Woman, the Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern, the Flash and Aquaman. While Superman and Batman were requested to join, it would be some time before they would be regulars in the lineup, acting more like honorary members than full-time heroes.

Superman and Batman were downplayed and given less of a billing to allow the other heroes who did not have their own books or were far less popular to shine. The idea of seven major Justice Leaguers would have an affect on lineups of the Justice League for years to come. This debut however is not their origin story. In this story, they act as if they have been working together for some time. Their actual origins would not be revealed until two years had past in Justice League of America #9.