DC '78 # 6: Justice League of America Reserves

(RESERVES)

The world's greatest super-team, the

Justice League of America, is always involved

in one high-profile, high-impact case of another.

But while they're off world, or in another

dimension, or otherwise distracted, they

haven't left the planet unprotected!



The second Blue Beetle, Ted Kord

They have gathered together a specially-

chosen team of super-heroes both

established and new to take their place if the

need arises.

With the backing of Flashes 2 & 3, Batman,

Superman, and Wonder Woman, the Reservists

were all brought in expecting the highest standards,

and they have not disappointed.

Psychologically, Batman knew the team make-up would

lead criminals to a false sense of confidence,

and collectively the League agreed that the only

way to show trust for these heroes was to

take off the training wheels and let them

prove themselves admirably, which they have.



Time-travellers Booster Gold & Skeets

Although a seemingly innocuous team of

'minor' players, many is the threat that was

shocked to have their hats handed to them by

the Justice League Reservists!

 

Although lighter in tone and chock-full of

former criminals (including Eel O'Brien and three

of Flash's Rogues Gallery now under the

reformation tutelage of Wally West, Barry

Allen, and Blue Devil,) this membership

has plenty of heart, dedication, and

capability.



Reformed Rogue and Flash-friend, the Pied Piper

Led by Plastic Man (with several decades of

experience as a hero, plus insights into

difficulties of being an ex-con,) the team

turns to Mister Miracle for strategic

planning, and Blue Beetle for tech and

moral support. Oberon seems to be the glue

that holds the team together.



James Jesse, The Trickster, working on rehabilitation

Former Rogue, the Weather Wizard

Blue Devil Dan Cassidy and his Hollywood cohorts



'Fire' and 'Ice,' the protegees of experienced original
Global Guardians members Green Fury and Ice Maiden.
These younger heroes may lack the finesse and confidence
of their trainers, but their enthusiasm and youthful heart
are impressive.

 Not everyone who performs can be in the Top Percentile,

but that doesn't cause them to be ineffective. The people

whose lives are saved by the Reserves are ecstatically heard

referring to their saviors as 'the real Justice League.'

That's Rock-Star status any way you slice it.

Relocated alien Blue Jay

New 'kid' on the block, the Canterbury Cricket

Sleuth and punster Plastic Man and pal Woozy Winks

Scott Free's right-hand man, Oberon of New Genesis

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