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In Justice League #68, the two fastest members of the team, Superman and the Flash, combine their efforts to build the perfect headquarters.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League #68, on sale now from DC Comics.
Although the Hall of Justice is one of the most iconic locations in the DC Universe, it was recently destroyed by the Synmar Utopica. The threat was neutralized when Batman sent their foe to the Phantom Zone, but it still left one of the world’s greatest monuments of peace and justice in ruins.
In the aftermath of the battle, Earth’s heroes are left to pick up the pieces of their home in Justice League #68 (by Brian Michael Bendis, Scott Godlewski, Gabe Eltaeb, and Josh Reed). While it’s obvious that the Justice League needs its own headquarters, the heroes aren’t all in agreement as to what it should be. Members of the League old and new get into some pretty deep territory as they discuss what their base of operations, whether on the ground or in space, means to them and what it will mean to the next generation. Despite the very serious conversation about whether they should upgrade the Hall of Justice, leave it as it is, or do away with it completely, Flash and Superman ignored all of them and simply got to work.
In a very short span of time, the combined super-speed powers of Barry Allen and Kal-El have been used to build the perfect Hall of Justice… and it’s exactly the same as the old one. The two heroes were completely unaware of the deep conversations of symbolism and legacy their colleagues were partaking in as they were too busy with their speedy reconstruction. As a result, they shared their own thoughts on the building, with Superman noting that no one wants to wake up in a world without the Hall of Justice.
The Hall of Justice originated in the Super Friends animated series decades ago. Even though this classic series turned it into an iconic DC Landmark, it wasn’t made a part of the mainstream DCU until 2007’s Justice League of America #7. At that time, it was confirmed to have been designed by Wonder Woman and John Stewart, funded by Batman and constructed by Superman. The iconic building was located on the original site of the Justice Society of America and the All-Star Squadron’s original bases.
It makes sense then that the current generation of heroes would see the destruction of the Hall of Justice as an opportunity to think about their legacy. Considering the history with the JSA and the All-Star Squadron, there’s already a venerable history regarding the building. More importantly, with young heroes like Naomi already joining the ranks of the League, the team is already creating a new legacy. Hawkgirl suggests they switch back to the Watchtower but the more traditional Arthur would rather they stick to the Hall and rebuild it as is, mainly because he finds their Earth-based home more convenient. Heroes like Hawkgirl and Black Canary talk about how the building inspired them as new recruits, so it only makes sense that they want a similar experience for their new teammates.
However, that’s also why it’s so important that the Flash and Superman rebuilt it just the way it was. In a world where monuments can be destroyed quickly by an earthshattering powerhouse from outer space, having the Hall of Justice rise again exactly as it was before gives a sense of peace and stability to everyone, not just Earth’s heroes. Judging by the emotional reaction Zan of the Wonder Twins has to seeing the Justice League’s home restored, the current generation has nothing to worry about when it comes to their legacy. The Hall of Justice still has the same ability to inspire as it always has.
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