Justice League of America (Vol 1 1960) Issues 151-200
During issues 151-200 of Justice League of America Volume 1, Gerry Conway assumed the role of primary writer, significantly shaping the direction of the series with his narratives. Conway's tenure was marked by a deep exploration of character dynamics within the Justice League, as well as the introduction of compelling new villains and complex plots. The artwork in this block was handled by a talented ensemble of artists including Al Milgrom, Rich Buckler, Dick Dillin (until his untimely death in 1980), Dick Giordano, Ross Andru, Jim Starlin, George Perez, and Frank McLaughlin, each bringing their unique style to the series. This period also featured notable milestones such as the first appearance of Satin Satan in issue #179 and the All Star Squadron in issue #193, adding significant characters and storylines to the JLA lore. The combined efforts of Conway and his team of artists helped to maintain the series' popularity and critical acclaim through engaging storytelling and dynamic visual execution. Key issues include,
#161 - Zatanna joins the JLA,
#171 - Mr Terrific murdered & death of Terry Sloane,
#179 - Firestorm joins JLA,
#193 - Real origin of Red Tornado.