The Super-Crisis the Struck Earth-Two!

Justice League of America #55

August 1967

In a Nutshell

Extra-dimensional beings have inhabited four ordinary citizens of Earth-2, imbuing them with great power and sending them on crime sprees. The Justice Society calls on the Justice League for help, but the same thing is happening on Earth-1.

Roll Call

As this is the first half of a two-part JLA/JSA crossover, it’s typical for no one to accomplish anything.

  • On Earth-2, the JSA’s Hawkman, Mister Terrific, Wonder Woman, Hourman, Wildcat and their newest member Robin fail to stop the super-powered criminals.

  • Johnny Thunder’s Thunderbolt recruits Superman, the Flash, Green Lantern and Green Arrow to assist, and he explains where the aliens came from. Johnny Thunder is therefore the only character to make a meaningful contribution in this issue.

The Scorecard

No contributions from the JLA means no movement in the contribution ratings. This is also the second time we’ve had a cover featuring no JLA members.


Team Member


Tenure

Cover Appearances

Story Appearances

Contribution Rating

Green Lantern

56

43

77%

52

93%

36

64%

Flash

56

45

80%

54

96%

32

57%

Wonder Woman

56

38

68%

48

86%

32

57%

Martian Manhunter

56

29

52%

39

70%

27

48%

Superman

56

20

36%

47

84%

26

46%

Batman

56

28

50%

51

91%

21

38%

Aquaman

56

27

48%

40

71%

20

36%

Atom

40

14

35%

33

83%

19

48%

Green Arrow

50

24

48%

36

72%

18

36%

Snapper Carr

56

3

5%

41

73%

18

32%

Hawkman

23

10

43%

17

74%

11

48%

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