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Justice League of America, #4

Published: April-May 1961

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Issue Contents:
Doom of the Star Diamond!

Story Featuring Justice League

Credits
Story Notes

Original indexer credited Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs.

Doom of the Star Diamond

Story Featuring Justice League

Storyline

Carthan, banished from his homeworld Dryanna to Earth by his ruler Xandor, attempts to contact the Justice League for help but cannot do so directly. He activates three machines of destruction that hold him to Earth and takes Green Arrow hostage, hoping that the Justice League can deactivate the machines and free him.

Credits
Story Notes

Adam Strange and Hawkman were also considered for League membership, but Green Arrow was ultimately selected. Page count confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Story in five chapters of 7 pages, 5 pages, 4 pages, 4 pages, and 5.67 pages.

Letter Column Featuring JLA Mail Room

Credits
Story Notes

On the 2 pages immediately preceding page 21 of the main story sequence. Includes a letter from Roy Thomas.

Diamonds of Destiny!
Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 20 of the main story sequence.

Test Your Talent

Ad Featuring Art Instruction, Inc. courses

Story Notes

Inside front cover.

A Salute to Our American Indians!
Credits
Story Notes

On the page between page 7 and page 8 of the main story sequence.

Ad Featuring American Seeds

Story Notes

Back cover. Ad for American Seed Co.

Ad Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training

Story Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for Jowett Institute of Body Building.

Ad Featuring Stephens Credit Sales Mottoes

"For the very best..."