Years ago, I was chatting with a friend who reads comics (probably fewer comics than most), and we got discussing the Justice League, specifically whether “of America” works - or whether it’s just best to be the Justice League. Or Justice League International.

It wasn’t a serious, deep conversation. He joked that he expects the JLA would ignore any threats to Canada, but as the comics have shown over time, the JLA will defend the world - and beyond. That said, I think the acronym JLI has quite a ring to it, and simply calling them the Justice League is easy enough, I suppose.

I don’t know if this has been debated anywhere in great detail, but I thought I’d throw it open here. I never intend for these debates to be divisive or deadly serious. 

For me, “of America” works. We have the United States Navy. And the British Army. To name two. Yet I would expect both forces to work beyond their borders. I wouldn’t expect the U.S. Navy to exclusively work in American waters, nor would I expect British Army soldiers to remain entirely in the UK, waiting to be invaded. I expect them to be global.

So, for me, the Justice League *of* America works because they are based in America, but are ready to respond to global threats. I’m sure they’d head to Suriname or Latvia if something kicked off.

I hope this doesn’t sound like a political topic. Not that I expect *anyone* here thinks that, but the toxic arena that is social media has had debates about, say, the American Way terminology and the like - and social media being social media, debates often deteriorate. Definitely not looking to probe into politics here, it’s intended as a light-hearted topic about terminology.