Justice League America, #42 Direct
Published: September 1990
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Special Membership Drive Issue!
Storyline
Several heroes refuse to join the JLI.
Characters
- El Diablo
- Starman [Will Payton]
- Hawk [Hank Hall]
- Dove
- Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]
- J'onn J'onzz
- Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]
Credits
- Pencils: Adam Hughes
- Inks: Adam Hughes
- Colors: Bob LeRose
Hut Hut Hut
Story Notes
Ad for NFL Football game from Konami. inside front cover
Solicitations
Storyline
The Justice League goes on an unsuccessful recruitment drive, Scott Free returns from space, and some unexpected new members arrive.
Characters
- Gypsy
- J'onn J'onzz
- Despero
- Max Lord
- Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]
- Fire [Beatriz DaCosta]
- El Diablo [Rafael Sandoval]
- Starman [Will Payton]
- Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]
- Hawk [Hank Hall]
- Dove [Dawn Granger]
- Ice
- Huntress
- Manga Khan
- P-Craig
- L-Ron
- K-Dik
- Mr. Miracle [Scott Free]
- Flashman
- Kilowog
- Oberon
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Big Barda (on phone)
- Orion
- Lightray
Credits
- Script: Keith Giffen
- Script: J. M. DeMatteis
- Pencils: Mike McKone
- Inks: José Marzán Jr.
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Bob Lappan
No One Had The Guts...Until Now
Story Notes
Ad for NARC game from Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. between pages 4-5 of story
Vampires, Ghosts...And Things That Go Bump In The Night!
Story Notes
Ad for Dungeons & Dragons game Ravenloft from TSR, Inc. between pages 4-5 of story
Our Stock Cars Are Modeled After Winners
Story Notes
Ad for car models from the Ertl Company. between pages 8-9 of story
Awesome!
Story Notes
Ad for football cards from the NFL. between pages 8-9 of story
One Good Fern Deserves Another
Storyline
The kids have gathered specimens for Dr. Standley and get help returning from an elephant stocked with Capri Sun.
Characters
- Dora
- Hairy Harry
- Neil
- Paul
Story Notes
Ad for Capri Sun drinks, Part V of six. Comic form like "Twinkies" ads. Last panel mentions Part VI - "The Final Episode!!" Between pages 16-17 of story.
An Encore Performance!
Story Notes
Ad for Golgo 13 game The Mafat Conspriacy from Vic Tokai Inc. between pages 16-17 of story
Fleer...Football's Rookie Sensation!
Story Notes
Ad for football cards. between pages 20-21 of story
Heads Or Tails, You're Always A Winner
Story Notes
Ad for Sports Stars Collector Coins from Bandai America, Inc. between pages 20-21 of story
Storyline
Letters from: Mark Phillips, C. Hord, David Hodgkins, Andrew Given, Derek Hiemforth, Derek Putnam, Wayne Gucker, Jamesw Kilpatrick, Him Howell, K. Michael Williams, Mark Gillies, S.T. Cooper, Yamil Chaar, Scott Rogers, Willie Mellon, Richard Halliburton, and Andy Spieldenner, with replies and promos for upcoming comics.
Credits
- Script: Kevin Dooley
Master The Power
Story Notes
Ad for Demon Sword game from Taito America Corporation. inside back cover
Chocolate Crunchville
Storyline
Kingy asks Sonny to help his subjects decide whether the crunch or chocolate of Cocoa Puffs is better, but Sonny can't decide.
Characters
- Sonny
- Kingy
Story Notes
Ad for Cocoa Puffs cereal, in comic story form. Printed on back cover.