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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
james_desantis's review
3.0
More like a 3.5 but really enjoyable. it's a little to safe for my taste at times. However the art is top notch and I like some of the characters and how they're different from earth 52. I'll keep reading for it's a promising start.
mysteriousmre's review
4.0
After Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman sacrifice themselves to save the world, new heroes emerge to fill the void, and they’re smart reimagining of some of DCs oldest superheroes from the American Golden Age of comics!
While his costume is a bit of an eyesore, I really like this younger version of Jay Garrick (the original Flash). Traditionally, Jay’s written as an older fellow and the granddaddy of the Flash family. Here he starts the book as an aimless, insecure college student, but he’s anxious to use his newfound speed to help others around him and I can TOTALLY see this young man finding his footing (ba-dum-tss!) and growing into his role as the patriarch of speedsters.
I enjoyed Robinson’s take on Alan Scott (the original Green Lantern) even more so, if not for the character himself, then for the cleaner, more streamlined origin. Old school fans will notice some familiar iconography, but his background and origin have been completely remade and he’s more interesting for it. Instead of being an odd mix of magic and space cops, Alan gets his powers from the earth itself, utilizing the concept of The Green from Swamp Thing lore. It’s far more simple and the way he incorporates his engagement ring into his abilities gives a FAR better reason for why a character named “Green Lantern” needs to use a ring for his powers to work than even the modern day Green Lantern.
Hats off to Robinson for the plot and setting too! He wisely put the focus on reintroducing us to these characters instead of throwing out the biggest villains right away *glares at Justice League Vol. 1*, the concept of the World Army is an interesting premise that only works in a world post-DCs Trinity. This is a really strong first volume, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series!
While his costume is a bit of an eyesore, I really like this younger version of Jay Garrick (the original Flash). Traditionally, Jay’s written as an older fellow and the granddaddy of the Flash family. Here he starts the book as an aimless, insecure college student, but he’s anxious to use his newfound speed to help others around him and I can TOTALLY see this young man finding his footing (ba-dum-tss!) and growing into his role as the patriarch of speedsters.
I enjoyed Robinson’s take on Alan Scott (the original Green Lantern) even more so, if not for the character himself, then for the cleaner, more streamlined origin. Old school fans will notice some familiar iconography, but his background and origin have been completely remade and he’s more interesting for it. Instead of being an odd mix of magic and space cops, Alan gets his powers from the earth itself, utilizing the concept of The Green from Swamp Thing lore. It’s far more simple and the way he incorporates his engagement ring into his abilities gives a FAR better reason for why a character named “Green Lantern” needs to use a ring for his powers to work than even the modern day Green Lantern.
Hats off to Robinson for the plot and setting too! He wisely put the focus on reintroducing us to these characters instead of throwing out the biggest villains right away *glares at Justice League Vol. 1*, the concept of the World Army is an interesting premise that only works in a world post-DCs Trinity. This is a really strong first volume, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series!
jakram's review
2.0
Boring characterization. Boring conflict. Boring art. Recommended to those whose favorite flavor ice cream is vanilla.
maxturner's review
5.0
I only picked up Earth 2 as I wanted to start reading World’s Finest (which spins off from this title) and thought I’d have a read for a bit of background. I am so glad that I did as Earth 2 is definitely my favourite of the New52 titles I have read!
I know people feel that the cover is misleading, but it should be remembered that this is a Trade Paperback compilation of six comic issues, as such the cover is also the cover of Issue 1, in which Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman heavily star. For me, I actually liked that they were on the cover and then do not appear in the whole story, it added to the shock value of the story itself.
I really loved these new characters, in fact, Earth 2 itself felt like a fresh take on everything. New 52 in general missed or ignored many opportunities to modernise their characters and costumes whilst rebooting (I seriously have big issues with Supergirl’s costume!), but so far on Earth 2 we have a gay Green Lantern (in what is possibly one of the most heart breaking stories of the New 52 that I’ve read) and Hawkgirl’s costume looks almost as functional as her male co-stars rather than just flesh flashing! I am hoping that it continues along this path, all we need now is a little more racial diversity and some more women and DC might actually drag itself into the 21st Century!!
I’m looking forward to picking up the next one and seeing where it goes in both story and development.
I know people feel that the cover is misleading, but it should be remembered that this is a Trade Paperback compilation of six comic issues, as such the cover is also the cover of Issue 1, in which Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman heavily star. For me, I actually liked that they were on the cover and then do not appear in the whole story, it added to the shock value of the story itself.
I really loved these new characters, in fact, Earth 2 itself felt like a fresh take on everything. New 52 in general missed or ignored many opportunities to modernise their characters and costumes whilst rebooting (I seriously have big issues with Supergirl’s costume!), but so far on Earth 2 we have a gay Green Lantern (in what is possibly one of the most heart breaking stories of the New 52 that I’ve read) and Hawkgirl’s costume looks almost as functional as her male co-stars rather than just flesh flashing! I am hoping that it continues along this path, all we need now is a little more racial diversity and some more women and DC might actually drag itself into the 21st Century!!
I’m looking forward to picking up the next one and seeing where it goes in both story and development.
birdmanseven's review
4.0
That was surprisingly solid. I really liked the new take on these characters. I am intrigued by the Mr. Terrific cameo. Looking forward to seeing where that goes.
We discussed this series in our Green Lantern spotlight over on the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-251-green-lantern-is-80-years-young
We discussed this series in our Green Lantern spotlight over on the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-251-green-lantern-is-80-years-young
skylarprimm's review
5.0
Since I started watching “Stargirl” on the CW, I’ve been on a JSA kick. A lot of these collections are re-reads for me, but I’m enjoying them nonetheless. Earth 2 was a fun concept, and I’m sorry Robinson wasn’t able to see it through. He throws SO MANY BALLS IN THE AIR, but we never get to see most of them land.
vang_glorious's review
1.0
Art was good. Dialogue was embarrassingly bad. Good ideas, really wanted to like it. Maybe I shouldn't have read it so soon after Emily Carrol's Through the Woods or P. Craig Russell's adaptations.
aj93's review
4.0
I liked this more than I thought I would! Did not like how my favourite superhero ever died but that made the story that much better