Justice League of America, #4
Published: April-May 1961
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Issue Contents:
Doom of the Star Diamond!
"There's only one way to free the Justice League members imprisoned..."
Credits
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Original indexer credited Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs.
Test Your Talent
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Doom of the Star Diamond!
"Welcome to the Justice League, Green Arrow!"
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.
Characters
- Carthan (villain)
- Xandor
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
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.
A Salute to Our American Indians!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
On the page between page 7 and page 8 of the main story sequence.
Diamonds of Destiny!
Story Notes
On the page immediately following page 20 of the main story sequence.
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
On the 2 pages immediately preceding page 21 of the main story sequence. Includes a letter from Roy Thomas.
Featuring The Brave and the Bold; Hawkman; The Flash
"For the very best..."
Featuring Wilson Chemical Co.
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for Jowett Institute of Body Building.
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for American Seed Co.