There are many teams composed of various superheroes and vigilantes in the DC Universe; among the earliest teams was the Justice Society of America. The Justice Society of America, or JSA for short, was made popular during the golden age of DC Comics but reached its peak during the Silver and Bronze Age stories.
Over the years, the JSA has had many members of varying power levels, from Kryptonian to supernatural forces of nature. The JSA has a prominent role in the upcoming Black Adam movie, with many veterans of the team making an appearance. To explore the team's powerhouses, here are the most powerful members of the JSA in DC Comics, Ranked.
8 Jay Garrick
Jay Garick, the original Flash, is a founding member of the JSA; Like many speedsters, Jay Garrick has a direct connection to the Speed Force and most of the abilities that come with that great power.
While Garrick has never been fast enough to travel through time in most of his continuity, he is more than fast enough to run circles around any evil doers that stand in his way or mean harm. Being the main inspiration for Barry Allen becoming a Hero, Garrick's impact on the DC universe is monumental. Over the years, he has appeared in the comics and other media, such as the Young Justice cartoon and The Flash television show.
7 Alan Scott
In the Earth 2 universe, Alan Scott is a founding member of the JSA and the original Green Lantern in DC continuity. Unlike any other Green Lantern, Alan Scott harnesses his power from a supernatural energy source called the Star Heart.
Alan Scott has been a juggernaut of a character since his creation as a powerhouse on the JSA roster and for communities outside of the comics. In DC Comics The New Frontier, Scott is the symbol for the LGBTQ+ community and has a fully fleshed-out story exploring his struggles and hardships as a gay man and superhero.
6 Power Girl
Power Girl is an older, more seasoned version of Super Girl who resides on Earth-Two; she became a member of the JSA alongside her Earths Superman, Kal-L. Power Girl has the same abilities as any Kryptonian but is stronger than most as she has absorbed a large amount of solar radiation comparable to Superman.
Power Girl became displaced after the events of Infinite Crisis, which eradicated Earth 2 and left her stranded with nowhere to go; Power Girl also had to grieve the loss of her Superman, who perished, leaving her completely alone.
5 Black Adam
Before Shazam, the powers of the great wizard fell to Black Adam; from the start, Black Adam was a pale comparison to his current villainous persona. Black Adam was a valued member of the JSA and had worked with them for years, fighting criminals and saving the day.
While his nature was very problematic, he was a valued team member that more than pulled his weight. Black Adam contains the same powers as Shazam, such as incredible strength, speed, and control of magic; he is sure to wow the audiences' when the Black Adam film releases later this year.
4 Doctor Fate
Doctor Fate is not just one of the strongest members of the JSA but also one of the strongest heroes inside the DC Universe. The power of magic that Doctor Fate uses comes from his helmet, known as the Helm of Nabu. The Helm of Nabu is an ancient artifact possessed by a powerful spirit that, when bonded to a human host, allows the wearer to become Doctor Fate.
Kent Nelson was the Doctor Fate of the JSA; Nelson discovered the helmet while on an archeological dig and became the host much later. The helm of Nabu is a double-edged sword; while it provides great power over the mystic arts, the user is in less control than Nabu. Many DC heroes have called Nabu a parasite that latches on and makes the wearers of the helmet victims.
3 Magog
Magog is a special case and a monumental character in the DC Universe. Initially a United States marine known as David Reid, he was injured by an unknown relic and gifted metahuman abilities. After his service in the military ended, he joined the JSA, and in an encounter with a third-world god, he would die and become resurrected with greater power.
This god, renamed Reid Magog, shaped him in his image. Magog was a fierce warrior and as ruthless as Black Adam caring little for the lives of criminals. On more than one occasion, Magog had many engagements with his own teammates.
2 Kal-L
Kal-L is the Superman of Earth 22; he is best known for the Elseworlds story Kingdom Come and the Infinite Crisis event. Kal-L is a much older Superman, identified by the iconic gray edges on the sides of his head; Kal-L differs from the New Earth or (Earth Zero) Superman in only a few ways, one of the most prominent is the death of his wife, Lois Lane which is one of the most tragic moments in comics.
Kal-L’s personality is more direct and somewhat coarse, giving a self-righteous patronizing impression to those around him. As a JSA member, he often tried to instill his way of thinking on the team, which led to him bumping heads with the likes of Black Adam and Magog on numerous occasions.
1 Jim Corrigan
Jim Corrigan is more than just the most powerful member of the JSA, he is also the most dangerous. Corrigan was a detective murdered by a mob of criminals. He was chosen in death as the host of the universe's embodiment of Vengeance, the Spectre.
The Spectre is an unrivaled force that does what it wants when it wants. Its power is nearly limitless, along with its thirst to make the guilty suffer. Because of the uncontrollable nature of the Spectre, Jim Corrigan rarely transforms into the being to protect those around him.