Justice League - Cry for Justice #2 - DC

This book, to me, is already a 'hit' because of James Robinson's story. It's credible . . it's moving and it's touching. But, what I like about it is that it deals with feelings and emotions that you know these characters have, they've just have never been expressed in this fashion before. They've all recently suffered a loss. Hell . . practically everyone in the DC Universe has suffered some form of loss in the last year or so. But these characters have taken it to heart, and they've decided that they need to fill that void with . . something. For now . . they choose 'Justice'. The interesting thing, I think, will be when they all come together. Will they all appreciate the same form or measure of 'Justice'? It is, after all, a rather ambiguous phrase. I mean, 'Justice' is measured by, and balanced by, a person's loss. And everyone handles their loss in different ways. Not everyone is on the same step of the grieving process at the same time. For example, the need for 'Justice' would be stronger in say the 'Anger' process, than say in 'Denial' or 'Acceptance'. And during 'Bargaining' or 'Depression' . . who's to say where the line would be drawn . . if at all. Also, the fact that I'm even thinking about all of this . . that I'm trying to wrap my brain around the motivation and determination of all of these characters . . is a true tribute to James' story-telling abilities. Anyways, that was my rather long-winded way of saying that I love James' abilities. However, as if to add icing to the cake . . Mauro Cascioli's art is simply incredible. As James says in his narration at the back of the book, of the scene on the roof with Hal, Ollie and Jason Bard . . "the stunning art of Mauro made three guys on a rooftop look so much more special than three guys on a rooftop have a right to." But it also wasn't just that scene . . the book is full of incredible panels. I have a feeling that both of these creators are always going to look back on this book as their masterpiece . . a true statement in the world of 'superheroes'. Anyways, without giving to much away . . if you're not buying this, you need to! . . shame on you for not having this book in your hands right now . . get out there and get it . . hurry up! . . anyways, Hal and Ollie go to Gotham where they meet up with Jason. He gives them the location of a bunch of criminals, who are being led by Prometheus. Meanwhile, Congorilla and Mikaal have come together on Blackhawk Island. They're pretty much on the same trail as everybody else. We see Ray Palmer and Jay Garrick comparing notes. Ray seems especially driven, and Jay, while seeking 'Justice', also feels . . "There's something about all this . . a hunch I want to run with. We can touch base in a day or two." But, before Ray can leave for Gotham, he's joined up with Freddy Freeman. They all meet up in Gotham, and when the Javelin . . a b-lister, at best . . tries to get in a final 'lick', Kara, Supergirl, stops anyone from getting hurt. It was a sneak attack, after all. So now . . most of the team has come together. And they know that the main threat seems to be coming from Prometheus. They just don't know what he has planned, and why he's got all these lack-luster criminals gathered together stealing all this hi-tech stuff for him. Plus, I think, unfortunately, that they all still underestimate this guy. As we've seen from the Faces of Evil books, this guy isn't the same guy the JLA beat up on before. I always thought he had a lot more potential than he was given, and apparently he's now decided to take it. In a nutshell . . that's what this book is about. However, if you want to experience all the nuances of the story, and the art . . not to mention the incredible dialogue between characters . . Hal and Ollie's is great, but Mikaal's and Bill's will have you cracking up . . you need to buy this book. Whether you like the Justice League or not . . or even DC . . this is a great book with a great story to tell. I don't think that anyone should miss it.