- "Skin of frog and blood of bat, ear of dog and fur of cat, spirits of the astral plane, send us now our springtime rain!"
- ―Merlin
| "Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!" | |
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| Justice League of America | |
| Title: | "Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Cover price: | .12 |
| Cover date: | December, 1960-January, 1961 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Gardner Fox |
| Pencilers: | Mike Sekowsky |
| Inkers: | Bernard Sachs |
| Cover artists: | Murphy Anderson |
| Cover inker: | Murphy Anderson |
| Letterers: | Gaspar Saladino |
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"Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers" is the title to the second issue of the first Justice League of America ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by Gardner Fox with artwork by Mike Sekowsky and inks by Bernard Sachs. Lettering was by Gaspar Saladino. The story was edited by Julius Schwartz. The cover art illustration was rendered by Murphy Anderson. This issue shipped with a December, 1960-January, 1960 cover date and carries a cover price of .10 cents per copy.
Appearances[]
Featured characters
- Aquaman, Arthur Curry
- Batman, Bruce Wayne
- Flash, Barry Allen
- Green Lantern, Hal Jordan
- Martian Manhunter, J'onn J'onzz
- Superman, Clark Kent
- Wonder Woman, Diana Prince
Supporting characters
Villains
- Saturna
- Simon Magus
- Troll King
Minor characters
- Jimmy Carr
- Mandini the Mage
Organizations
Races
Creatures
Locations
Items
- Bracelets of Submission
- Crystal ball
- Flash's costume ring
- Green Lantern ring
- Justice League communicator
- Lasso of Truth
- Merlin's crystal ball
- Merlin's magic wand
- Utility belt
- Wonder Woman's tiara
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- The Justice League of America was created by writer Gardner Fox, artist Mike Sekowsky, and inkers Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson. They first appeared in a three-issue story-arc from The Brave and the Bold beginning with "Starro the Conqueror!" in The Brave and the Bold #28 in February-March 1960, before launching off into their own Justice League of America ongoing comic book series in October-November 1960.
- This issue shipped to retailers on October 25th, 1960.
- This is the first appearance of Simon Magus, the evil magician.
- This is the first appearance of Merlin's crystal ball. It will come into use again in Justice League of America #21.
- The Fairy Realm, also known as "Magic Land" made its first DC appearance way back in Batman #5 in the Spring of 1941.
Reprints[]
The story from this issue is reprinted in the following volumes:
- Justice League of America 48
- Justice League of America Omnibus 1
- Justice League of America Archives 1
- Justice League of America: The Silver Age 1
- Showcase Presents: Justice League of America 1