Justice Society of America #4 - DC

First of all, with this issue, Wildcat's son decides he's going to take up his father's mantle. He's been avoiding the fight his whole life, but when he's attacked by Vandal Savage, he decides it's time to step up and be a lion. We also get to see Ma Hunkle's granddaughter, Cyclone, in action for a little bit. She tells us a little bit about her favorite JSA'er, Stargirl. We get a little glimpse in to Damage's sad life. He still always feels like everything is his fault. And he feels very alone. But . . . I think the members of the JSA are going to change that. Also the reason he wears his fathers mask, is because his face has been horrible disfigured. Jeff Graves, Mr. America's partner in the FBI, is coping with the loss of his partner and friend. Also he's been let go because they found out he was Mr. America's contact. So I think he's decided to take up the mantle of his friend. We'll probably have to wait to see more about this one. The Heywood boy, I think, is going to be the next Steel. And Karen, Powergirl, has been picked to be the chairwoman of the Society. Good for her. This version of the JSA is going to mix a lot of the old with a lot of the new. We got Wildcat, Dr. Midnite, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Flash Powergirl, Mr. Terrific, Liberty Belle and Sandman. But we also have Damage, Obsidian, Cyclone, Stargirl, Hourman, Starman and Wildcat II. And on the final page, we see the beginning of a story-line that going to take the team to the bowels of Arkham, and put them in direct conflict with Dr. Destiny. Geoff Johns is really doing a fantastic job with these stories and characters. I really like how he handles the team dynamic. And I think Dale Eaglesham is showing some of his best work to date in these books. I've been trying to back away from the premium covers, just 'cause they cost so much, but the one on this series are really fantastic looking. So I've been indulging. There's a different dynamic here than over in the JLA book. But, that's ok. This is a different team. I think it's great that they have their differences.