American Update: Brave & Bold #30 – 3rd-ever JLA, 1st Amazo!
*DC: In their third-ever appearance, the fledgling Justice League of America fought Professor Ivo and his android, Amazo, a ‘power siphon’ who absorbed all the JLA’s abilities and turned them against our heroes. This was the debut of a major Justice League villain – well, two, since the Professor menaced the team often enough by himself – and this classic story by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky has all the key elements in place which made the series such a delight: teamwork, intelligent use of powers, rapid changes of scenery, convincing menaces and exciting, action-packed artwork. (As a bonus, it also showcased the JLA’s inexplicable knowledge of geriatric trivia!) This is a chance to have one of the earliest JLA tales at an affordable price, since this copy, though complete, is in poor condition, with the cover virtually detached and separated, and extensive wear around the edges of the cover scene, especially across the logo. Nevertheless, the interior pages are clean and flexible, and the story remains a delightful folly all these years later. PR at £35. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD