Formed as a branch of the U.N., the JLI has since become a ragtag team consisting of former members and new iterations of past members. On a mission to stop Maxwell Lord, the Justice League International strives to stop their former friend and greatest enemy. Origin Justice League InternationalMaxwell Lord, a rich and powerful man, composed the JLI. At first, they were the new Justice League of America, but Lord wanted an international team, so they became the Justice League International! The first few members were; Batman, Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle (Ted Kord, who was later to be murdered by Max Lord), Dr. Fate, Captain Marvel, Mr. Miracle, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter, and Dr. Light. Eventually, Booster Gold and Captain Atom later, along with Rocket Red, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Ice and Fire