While the Justice League in the latest DC movie features just a handful of heroes, the history of the team in the comic books is a lot more complicated. First created in 1960, over the decades it has seen over 150 members in a wide variety of divisions, offshoots, alternate versions, and reimaginings. From Justice Leagues America, Europe, and International to Justice League Dark and Justice League Elite, through the various timelines and reboots of Flashpoint, New 52, and Rebirth, it all gets a bit complicated.
Here's the first part of our run-down of all the heroes who have been part of this legendary team over nearly 60 years of justice.
Adam Strange
A regular in the DC universe since the late '50s, Strange joined Justice League United as part of New 52 in 2014. He has bionic eyes, a jetpack, and an energy gun.
Agent Liberty
AKA: Benjamin Lockwood
Former CIA agent turned masked crimefighter, Agent Liberty briefly joined the Justice League to fight Brainiac in 1991.
Amazing Man
AKA: Will Everett, III
The second hero to be called Amazing Man, this version joined the Justice League at Wonder Woman's request in 1994. His body can duplicate the properties of any inorganic material he touches, from stone to glass.
Amazing Man
AKA: Markus Clay
The third Amazing Man is the cousin of Will Everett, and possesses similar powers. After helping the survivors if Hurricane Katrina, he was asked to join the League.
Ambush Bug
AKA: Irwin Schwab
One of the most hilariously useless heroes ever to join the League, this bungling, teleporting hero was a member of the short-lived New 52 JLA.
Amethyst
AKA: Amaya
In the New 52 reboot of this '80s character, Amethyst is a princess called Amaya, with powerful mystical abilities. She was the part of the more supernaturally-themed Justice League Dark.
Andrew Bennett
A shapeshifting vampire who is able to control his lust for blood, his debt to John Constantine led him to join the Justice League Dark.
Animal Man
AKA: Buddy Baker
As his name suggests, Baker can take on the power of any animal. He was first created in 1965, but was a member of Justice League Europe in the 1980s.
Antaeus
AKA: Mark Antaeus
The second hero to carry the name Antaeus, this version was a powerful, genetically modified hero who fought with the Justice League in the late '90s.
The Atom
AKA:Ray Palmer
Palmer was an early member of the JLA, joining the classic line-up in 1962 to fight alongside the like of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. He has the ability to shrink to incredible sizes while retaining his full mass and strength.
The Atom
AKA: Rhonda Pineda
The Atom of the New 52 timeline turned out to be a spy from the Universe of Earth-3, who infiltrated the Justice League.
The Atom
AKA: Ryan Choi
Choi was yet another incarnation of The Atom. He was recruited to the Justice League by Batman and Lobo as part of the Rebirth continuity.
August General in Iron
AKA: Fang Zhifu
A highly decorated iron-skinned super-hero from China, August General was part of Justice League International in 2011.
Aquagirl
AKA: Mareena Curry
Aquaman's daughter was part of both TV's Justice League Unlimited, and the Justice League of DC's 2014 event Future's End.
Aquaman
AKA: Orin / Arthur Curry
Aquaman was a founding member of the Justice League, and returned to the team as part of the New 52 line-up.
Aztek
AKA: Uno
Subtitled "The Ultimate Man," Aztek is a champion of the Aztek god Quetzalcoatl. He fought alongside the League in the late '90s, but sacrificed himself to allow Superman to save the world.
Batman
AKA: Bruce Wayne
Alongside Superman and Wonder Woman, the most famous member of the Justice League. Batman was there at the start, and appeared in the New 52 and Rebirth versions.
Batwing
AKA: David Zavimbe
Part of Batman Incorporated, Bruce Wayne's attempt to create a Dark Knight franchise across the world. Batwing was based in Africa, and fought with Justice League International.
Big Barda
AKA: Barda Free
A powerful New God, Barda first appeared in 1971 and is also known as the wife of Mister Miracle (aka Scott Free, Darkseid's son). She fought in the League alongside her husband.
Big Sir
AKA: Dufus P. Ratchett
What he lacks in brains, Big Sur makes up for in strength. He was part of Justice League Antarctica, a team of inept reformed criminals put together by Max Lord with the intention of keeping them well away from civilisation.
Black Canary
AKA: Dinah Laurel Lance
A vigilante with incredible martial arts skills and a sonic scream, Black Canary was a vital part of the JLA through the 1980s and became their leader when the team later reformed.
Black Condor
AKA: Ryan Kendall
The second character to carry the name Black Condor, Kendall is a Native American hero with telekinetic powers. He is by nature a loner, but spent a brief time in the Justice League.
Black Lightning
AKA: Jefferson Pierce
Black Lightning was one of DC's first African American superheroes. The lightning bolt-firing hero initially turned down membership in the Justice League, before becoming a member many years later in 2007.
Black Orchid
AKA: Alba Garcia
The New 52 version of the classic character, Alba Garcia is a member of Justice League Dark. She has super strength and the power of flight, plus shapeshifting abilities.
Bloodwynd
An ambiguous and powerful necromancer, Bloodwynd initially joined the League while under the mind-control of Martian Mindhunter, who himself was being controlled by the demon Rot. However, he remained in the team once freed from Rott's control.
Blue Beetle
AKA: Ted Kord
The first of two Blue Beetles to have been part of the League. The wise-cracking Ted Kord was part of Justice League International in the 1980s and partnered with Booster Gold. He was killed in 2005 by former JLA bankroller Max Lord.
Blue Beetle
AKA: Jaime Reyes
Reyes became the Blue Beetle after Kord's death, and featured in the limited series 'Generation Lost' in 2010 as part of Justice League International.
Blue Devil
AKA: Daniel Cassidy
Former stuntman Daniel Cassidy was permanently bonded to a suit that was designed for a horror movie he was working on, and his subsequent attempts to remove it left him cursed with demonic powers. Accepting his fate, he put his abilities to good use in the JLA during the 1980s.
Blue Jay
AKA: Jay Abrams
Blue Jay was introduced in 1971 as part of the Champions of Angor, a superhero team initially written as an Avengers spoof. Blue Jay could fly and shrink at will and later joined Justice League Europe.
Booster Gold
AKA: Michael Carter
This egotistical, time-travelling hero comes from the 25th century and was part of Justice League International. Best buddies with Blue Beetle.
Bulleteer
AKA: Alix Harrower
Bulleteer was based on the classic character Bulletgirl. She wears silver alloy on her body, which makes her skin indestructible, and was briefly part of an interim Justice League put together by Firestorm, post-Infinite Crisis.
Captain Atom
AKA: Nathaniel Adam
With alien powers gained through an experimental army weapons test, Captain Atom joined the League in the mid '80s and eventually became leader of Justice League Europe.
Captain Cold
AKA: Leonard Snart
Technically a villain and long-term adversary of The Flash, Captain Cold served briefly in the League as part of the New 52 reboot in 2011.
Captain Marvel
AKA: Billy Batson
Known as the world's mightiest mortal and now better known as Shazam, Billy Batson joined Justice League International when it formed in the late '80s.
Catwoman
AKA: Selina Kyle
Gotham's greatest thief was part of the New 52 version of Justice League America, which was put together by Steve Trevor.
Clock King
AKA: William Tockman
Another member of the inept Justice League Antarctica, Clock King possesses no super powers. In fact, his sole "ability" is a keen sense of punctuality.
Cluemaster
AKA: Arthur Brown
Cluemaster is a failed game show host turned villain who, like Clock King, was packed off to Antarctica by Max Lord.
Coldcast
AKA: Nathan Jones
The electromagnetism-controlling Coldcast was a member of Justice League Elite. This was a shadowy black ops team organised by Sister Superior, who dealt with the jobs that the normal Justice League would not.
Congorilla
AKA: William "Congo Bill" Glenmorgan
Once a human who could transform into a gorilla, Congo Bill ultimately became trapped in the body of the beast. He joined a new Justice League group put together by the Green Lantern in the Cry For Justice comics.
Crimson Fox
AKA: Vivian and Constance d'Aramis
Crimson Fox is the alias of twins Vivian and Constance d'Aramis, who share their superhero duties. They have the ability to use pheromones to affect the behavior of men, and were part of Justice League Europe.
Cyborg
AKA: Victor Stone
Originally a member of the Teen Titans, Cyborg became a founding member of Justice League in the New 52 reboot of the team in 2011.
Deadman
AKA: Boston Brand
A former trapeze artist who now walks the Earth as a ghost, Deadman uses his powers of possession in Justice League Dark.
Doctor Fate
AKA: Kent Nelson
One of two Doctor Fates to feature in Justice League International in the 1980s. Kent Nelson is a powerful sorcerer whose powers are provided by the ancient god Nabu.
Doctor Fate
AKA: Linda Strauss
After Kent died from old age, his powers passed to a woman called Linda Strauss, who took on the identity of Doctor Fate.
Doctor Light
AKA: Kimiyo Hoshi
A member of both Justice League International and Justice League Europe in the 1980s, Doctor Light has power over all light sources.
Doctor Light
AKA: Arthur Light
While the other Doctor Light was originally a villain, in both New 52 and Rebirth timeline Arthur Light was rebooted as a hero and member of the Justice League.
Doctor Mist
AKA: Nommo Balewa
The immortal spellmaster Doctor Mist was originally recruited to be a member of Justice League Dark, but was ultimately exposed as a double agent working for the evil Felix Faust.
Donna Troy
A long–running superhero with an incredibly complicated past and a variety of powers, back stories, and aliases. She featured in the 2010 version of the League, which included Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Dr Light.
Element Woman
AKA: Emily Sung
As her name suggests, Element Woman can transform into a variety of compounds. She was part of the New 52 Justice League.
Elongated Man
AKA: Ralph Dibny
The super-stretchy Elongated Man joined the Justice League in the 1970s. He was killed off, but resurfaced in New 52 as a villain.
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