My Justice League picks, seventh collage: Only a year ago the Justice League was formed in a birth of fire. On all sides they were surrounded by their enemies, from Lex Luthor's ruthless assasins to a gang of vigilantes calling themselves the 'Hand of Vengeance', led by the notorious criminal Star Sapphire. But instead of being crushed by their enemies, the Justice League fought back bravely, and many times were victorious, thanks to the iron will of Jordan Cross, the bravery of Bart Allen, the honorable Kyle Tippet, and the inspiration of Kal-El, a Kryptonian. Today, in light of recent infighting between their enemies, the Justice League has become more powerful than ever. In the city of Metropolis, tales of the Justice League's activities become legendary among the metahumans living there. Many of these metahumans, now living as criminals or vigilantes, are becoming more and more influenced by the example of the Justice League. As a result, the League is flooded with requests for membership. The League's reponse to many of these requests is to accept only after the applicants face justice for their crimes. Some agree, but many do not, and continue to plague our fair city with violence.