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bjoernschneider1's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
The first comic I ever subscribed to was the Justice League of America. Unfortunately for me, it was when the League had a fairly crappy roster including Vibe, Gypsy, Vixen, and Steel. Fortunately, it was cancelled a few issues later and replaced with Justice League International.
JLI made comics fun again. Blue Beetle and Guy Gardner provided the laughs with Batman playing the ultimate straightman for their jokes. And we can't forget about poor hen-pecked Mister Miracle either.
This book collects the formation of the JLI at the hands of Maxwell Lord and goes up until they get the International status and Martian Manhunter becomes the leader. Fun stuff. For a lot of people, the Justice League is the Big Seven. For me, it's the roster the League had at the end of this book.
JLI made comics fun again. Blue Beetle and Guy Gardner provided the laughs with Batman playing the ultimate straightman for their jokes. And we can't forget about poor hen-pecked Mister Miracle either.
This book collects the formation of the JLI at the hands of Maxwell Lord and goes up until they get the International status and Martian Manhunter becomes the leader. Fun stuff. For a lot of people, the Justice League is the Big Seven. For me, it's the roster the League had at the end of this book.
lauralh05's review against another edition
4.0
Personally, not my cup of tea, but it still deserves 4 stars for being a fun read. The moments of humor are truly funny. Also totally 80's - if you didn't pick it up knowing the original publishing date, Black Canary's costume & hair, the political propaganda, and Reagan guest spot would clear up any doubt immediately. I'll read book 2 because I borrowed it from a friend, but probably won't continue on from there simply because the superhero genre isn't my favorite. However, if you're a fan of them, you should definitely take a look.
hannahvardit's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ubalstecha's review against another edition
3.0
This is a collection of the first few issues of the 80s problem filled reboot of the Justice League. So you get the gathering/origin story that is earnest in a way that only the 80s can be. And a guest spot for President Reagan.
This most valuable part of the collection is the introduction. In this we learn two things. First, that this reboot was meant to be a reaction to the Alan Moore darkening of comics. The spit takes and running gags were done on purpose. Second, that the reason why we got the second stringers was the fact that Superman and Wonder Woman were undergoing reboots themselves, and were not available for permanent membership. This lead to a group of second stringers and unknowns that make up the new League.
Good for the completionist, but it will serve to remind most readers of the flaws of this run of the series.
This most valuable part of the collection is the introduction. In this we learn two things. First, that this reboot was meant to be a reaction to the Alan Moore darkening of comics. The spit takes and running gags were done on purpose. Second, that the reason why we got the second stringers was the fact that Superman and Wonder Woman were undergoing reboots themselves, and were not available for permanent membership. This lead to a group of second stringers and unknowns that make up the new League.
Good for the completionist, but it will serve to remind most readers of the flaws of this run of the series.
thecommonswings's review against another edition
4.0
I tend to not enjoy D.C. as much as Marvel because there’s a sort of lumbering aspect to the comedy and how they treat the bizarre parts of their universe that doesn’t seem as sprightly as Marvel’s. But this is a joy, very funny and far more interested in character development and dialogue than it is superhero nonsense, which exists - rightly - as an excuse for character bits to happen. Possibly my favourite bit in this is Reagan’s conversation with Superman which doesn’t so much imply that the president has Alzheimer’s but all but actively says so. Incredibly cheeky and very, very funny
ladydewinter's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lot of fun to read - some of the dialogue was just hilarious and had me laughing out loud. The Justice League has regrouped after the events of "Legends", and the new team is, um, special. Those are really entertaining and light-hearted stories, and I'm looking forward to reading more of them.
birdmanseven's review
4.0
The humor in this caught me just right. I was not expecting it and that made for a fun read. I had the chance to interview co-author J.M. DeMatteis for the All the Books Show on his long career in the industry: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/off-the-books-interview-with-jm-dematteis