Justice League of America #97

In "The Day the Earth Screams," the Justice League of America faces an overwhelming threat as the alien Starbreaker lands on Earth and swiftly overpowers their strongest members, plunging the team into despair. A heartfelt pep talk from Hawkman reminds them of their origins, reigniting their resolve as they draw strength from the memory of their first mission. Written by Mike Friedrich and Gardner Fox, with dynamic art by Dick Dillin and Mike Sekowsky, and cover by Neal Adams and Murphy Anderson, this 1972 classic captures the League at their most vulnerable—and most determined.