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gohawks's review against another edition
2.0
Most of this is Trinity war story, so see that review if you're curious. The rest is fluff. *sigh*
rhganci's review against another edition
4.0
Please see my review of Justice League: Trinity War for my thoughts on this arc, as they're essentially the same book, with this volume functioning as a Justice League-centered prologue chapter, in much the same way that Justice League of America, Vol. 1: World's Most Dangerous is a JLA-centered look at how that team became involved in the Trinity War.
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
Unlike (seemingly) a lot of people, I actually really, really liked this. My biggest complaint might just be that not all the Justice League candidates that were considered were actually chosen...only because it would've made the male-female ratio from 6-1 to 10-7, and that would've been awesome. Ah well,. Other than those things, though, I really enjoyed this.
Unlike (seemingly) a lot of people, I actually really, really liked this. My biggest complaint might just be that not all the Justice League candidates that were considered were actually chosen...only because it would've made the male-female ratio from 6-1 to 10-7, and that would've been awesome. Ah well,
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at least two of the three that were chosen were female...though of course one ended up being evil, so really it was 1-1; which was the other thing I didn't really like as much, because I loved Atom, and really wish she would've remained good/on the team. Ahhh well19lindsey89's review against another edition
2.0
This volume of the Justice League jumped all over the place. It was really difficult to pick up the story thread.
What happened to the references that old comic books had that told you what issues to read for the backstory? That would've been immensely helpful here.
I wanted to like it, but I just couldn't follow it.
What happened to the references that old comic books had that told you what issues to read for the backstory? That would've been immensely helpful here.
I wanted to like it, but I just couldn't follow it.
onceandfuturelaura's review against another edition
2.0
1. I'm glad the US Government is finally realizing that these superheroes could be a problem.
2. I'm glad Superman and Wonder Woman seem to be finding love.
3. I'm glad the Bat thinks ahead
4. Why on earth do the superheroes hang out in their space station hide out in full ridiculous costume? That seriously takes me out of the action every freaking time.
2. I'm glad Superman and Wonder Woman seem to be finding love.
3. I'm glad the Bat thinks ahead
4. Why on earth do the superheroes hang out in their space station hide out in full ridiculous costume? That seriously takes me out of the action every freaking time.
lukeisthename34's review against another edition
4.0
Bit of repetition with the other volumes of JLA and JLD but overall interesting and well executed.
majorrawne's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
Ok. I like that the Justice League is expanding and they are adding more secondary characters. That was nice. I also like that other character from books in the new 52 came into this story primarily Pandora, but also one of my new favorites, Madame Xanadu. She is wonderful.
I thought the bad villain at the end was not ok. It is entertaining somewhat. I feel like there is too much power on the good side to be that overwhelmed, but whatever. They have to build tension. There was a surprise at the end. I'm not blown away by any means and I'll go on with this.
I thought the bad villain at the end was not ok. It is entertaining somewhat. I feel like there is too much power on the good side to be that overwhelmed, but whatever. They have to build tension. There was a surprise at the end. I'm not blown away by any means and I'll go on with this.
roxcollector's review against another edition
2.0
Synopsis: I'm only going to be covering issues #18-20 since I'll cover #22-23 in Trinity War. All right, so the Justice League invites potential new Leaguers to the Watchtower, including Firestorm, Nightwing, Element Woman, Platinum and more. Platinum is the odd one out here, she goes around to various heroes, reciting the same thing over and over. Eventually, she seemingly short-circuits or something and goes postal on the heroes. Firestorm is able to turn her body into water while the Atom (Ronda Pineda) saves Platinum's brain so Will Magnus can rebuild her. Whoever caused Platinum to malfunction leaves a message on a screen at the Watchtower with a skull and crossbones with "have a nice day" above it.
Red Hood and Alfred are in the Batcave discussing the death of Damien when they are attacked by an unknown assailant. The assailant breaks into where Batman keeps his failsafes for all Justice League members and opens the Superman box. Batman, Cyborg and Aquaman briefly investigate the break in and find no clue, but then are interrupted by a report that Superman and Wonder Woman were involved in a conflict in Kahndaq. Batman goes to confront them and lectures them on the consequences of their actions, as well of the fact that he is aware of their relationship. He tells them that someone took something from the Batcave that could hurt Superman.
The Atom, Firestorm and Element Woman are attacked by Despero. During the battle, the Watchtower plummets to earth. The trio are eventually saved by Martian Manhunter who bests Despero in a battle of minds. He asks the three of them to not reveal that he was there. A Kryptonite ring is revealed to have been what was in the Superman box. The Atom shrinks down and discovers that a small sliver of the ring has been taken. Batman shows Superman the boxes and lets him see inside Wonder Woman's as well as his own. The Atom is revealed as being a double agent and is acting as a spy for the Justice League of America.
Review: Like I said, I didn't cover the last two issues because I'll cover them in Trinity War. If you just read them in this volume, there will be pieces missing. But on to the issues I did cover. I thought this volume was really meh. Having already read Trinity War and beyond, I can see how everything ties together and that is really cool, but it still isn't that great of a volume.
Superman and Wonder Woman were my biggest problems here. They're acting very naive and arrogant. The fact that they just went into Kahndaq without even so much as consulting the League or even just Batman, is baffling. Not only that, they seem to be completely blind to the consequences of their actions. I get that they were trying to save lives, but as Batman puts it, they could have done so without anyone even knowing they were there. It's frustrating.
Not only that, Wonder Woman's outrage of Batman having Kryptonite is kind of hilarious. When Superman was like "yeah, I gave it to him" I was like "yeah, so shut up, Diana." It just makes me wonder if she would be as upset if someone stole one of the Flash or Aquaman's boxes. Probably not since Superman is her boyfriend or whatever. I just felt her outrage was unwarranted. It's Batman. Of course he has Kryptonite and of course, Superman gave it to him. Anyway, moving on from the annoying dynamic.
Despero isn't a villain that I know a ton about, but it seems every time I see him appear, I'm always unimpressed. You could argue that he appears for two issues, but really he appears on the last page of one and is in the next one. I didn't really understand why he was there. It seemed like he was only used as a plot device to get the Watchtower out of space. I did like the inclusion of Martian Manhunter, though. I thought his powers, at least, were put on display in an epic way. Sometimes I think people, and DC, forgets that he is one of the most powerful heroes.
As for the Atom being a double agent, it's not all that surprising since Johns has been pushing this meeting between the JL and the JLA. Not to mention she goes on for about an issue about how she has a secret and it's like "all right. I got it." Don't care for Element Woman, but that could just be because I don't know much about her. I think it would suck to have her powers, though. Firestorm isn't a character that I actively seek out but I like him when he's there.
The art is very up and down in this book to. It's very inconsistent and there are issues where it is multiple artists in one. I don't like hating on people's art because I can't draw, but goddamn, I do not like Gene Ha's art. The lines are thick as hell and everyone's faces look weird. Superman in particular looked really bad. He has this floppy hair that makes him look like Ray Palmer in the Arrowverse tv shows. It's bizarre.
All and all, I think this is a necessary read, but it isn't up to par with the previous issues. But going into it, know there is a lot of stuff that will come back in the next couple volumes, so it isn't pointless.
Red Hood and Alfred are in the Batcave discussing the death of Damien when they are attacked by an unknown assailant. The assailant breaks into where Batman keeps his failsafes for all Justice League members and opens the Superman box. Batman, Cyborg and Aquaman briefly investigate the break in and find no clue, but then are interrupted by a report that Superman and Wonder Woman were involved in a conflict in Kahndaq. Batman goes to confront them and lectures them on the consequences of their actions, as well of the fact that he is aware of their relationship. He tells them that someone took something from the Batcave that could hurt Superman.
The Atom, Firestorm and Element Woman are attacked by Despero. During the battle, the Watchtower plummets to earth. The trio are eventually saved by Martian Manhunter who bests Despero in a battle of minds. He asks the three of them to not reveal that he was there. A Kryptonite ring is revealed to have been what was in the Superman box. The Atom shrinks down and discovers that a small sliver of the ring has been taken. Batman shows Superman the boxes and lets him see inside Wonder Woman's as well as his own. The Atom is revealed as being a double agent and is acting as a spy for the Justice League of America.
Review: Like I said, I didn't cover the last two issues because I'll cover them in Trinity War. If you just read them in this volume, there will be pieces missing. But on to the issues I did cover. I thought this volume was really meh. Having already read Trinity War and beyond, I can see how everything ties together and that is really cool, but it still isn't that great of a volume.
Superman and Wonder Woman were my biggest problems here. They're acting very naive and arrogant. The fact that they just went into Kahndaq without even so much as consulting the League or even just Batman, is baffling. Not only that, they seem to be completely blind to the consequences of their actions. I get that they were trying to save lives, but as Batman puts it, they could have done so without anyone even knowing they were there. It's frustrating.
Not only that, Wonder Woman's outrage of Batman having Kryptonite is kind of hilarious. When Superman was like "yeah, I gave it to him" I was like "yeah, so shut up, Diana." It just makes me wonder if she would be as upset if someone stole one of the Flash or Aquaman's boxes. Probably not since Superman is her boyfriend or whatever. I just felt her outrage was unwarranted. It's Batman. Of course he has Kryptonite and of course, Superman gave it to him. Anyway, moving on from the annoying dynamic.
Despero isn't a villain that I know a ton about, but it seems every time I see him appear, I'm always unimpressed. You could argue that he appears for two issues, but really he appears on the last page of one and is in the next one. I didn't really understand why he was there. It seemed like he was only used as a plot device to get the Watchtower out of space. I did like the inclusion of Martian Manhunter, though. I thought his powers, at least, were put on display in an epic way. Sometimes I think people, and DC, forgets that he is one of the most powerful heroes.
As for the Atom being a double agent, it's not all that surprising since Johns has been pushing this meeting between the JL and the JLA. Not to mention she goes on for about an issue about how she has a secret and it's like "all right. I got it." Don't care for Element Woman, but that could just be because I don't know much about her. I think it would suck to have her powers, though. Firestorm isn't a character that I actively seek out but I like him when he's there.
The art is very up and down in this book to. It's very inconsistent and there are issues where it is multiple artists in one. I don't like hating on people's art because I can't draw, but goddamn, I do not like Gene Ha's art. The lines are thick as hell and everyone's faces look weird. Superman in particular looked really bad. He has this floppy hair that makes him look like Ray Palmer in the Arrowverse tv shows. It's bizarre.
All and all, I think this is a necessary read, but it isn't up to par with the previous issues. But going into it, know there is a lot of stuff that will come back in the next couple volumes, so it isn't pointless.
birdmanseven's review against another edition
3.0
I was really loving this book until that Trinity War crap started. The first couple issues are great. I don't get why DC wants to make life so complicated.