What a fantastic way to wrap up this storyline. Geoff Johns is really doing a phenomenal job. This story is gripping and compelling. Even though Earth-man is the bad guy, you almost, at the same time, feel bad for him. Come to find out, he and the rest of the JLA are all just Legion-rejects. Building on that rejection, they just basically all over compensated. Especially Earth-man. At the same time, you see how the other ones did something constructive and used their energy to form the Legion of Substitute-heroes. They may not ever be called upon, but they operate under the assumption that one day a situation may arise where they can help to make a difference. Today seems to be that day. The Legion is trying to take down some of the heavy-hitters, and at the same time get some of their teammates out of some delicate situations . . such as Sun Boy. So the Subs get in there and create a diversion. You know they aren't going to last for long, but all the Legion needs is a little time to make a difference. It's funny, after they rescue Sun Boy, they have to bring him back to consciousness in order to switch the Suns back to yellow. "You need to kiss him, Chameleon Girl. You know as well as I do . . . as soon as a pretty girl comes within ten yards of him, he lights up like a star. By the way . . he prefers brunettes." POP!! He's awakes. The sun switches back to yellow, and Superman, who's falling from the atmosphere after his fight with Earth-man, recovers his powers just inches before he hits the ground. Which means . . . it's a new ball-game now! It takes Superman, and most of the Legion, but eventually they take Earth-man down. And really, it's just in time because some of the aliens were starting to gather just outside of our atmosphere to declare war on Earth. That is also averted. I also wanted to say that I am very pleased the Gary Frank is on this series. He really does a tremendous job. The thing I like about him also, is that while his work is amazing, and current, it also seems to have a little bit of that feel of the old Curt Swan and Kurt Shaffenberger artistic style. It almost has a bit of a retro feel to it. It was a fantastic book, and story-arc. I'm sad that it's over, but I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
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