With it's rich history, and eclectic amount of previous members . . it seems only natural that the JSA would get it's own Blackest Night title. Afterall . . there are literally 100's of villains and heroes that would be brought to bear against them. The Black Lanterns had to be salivating at the thought of going after this group. The main 3 that we see this issue are Wesley Dodds, Charles McNider and Terry Sloan. They were all the first generation heroes . . Sandman, Doctor Mid-Nite and Mr Terrific. Although after they're resurrected, we don't really distinguish all that much between them and the rest of the Black Lanterns attacking the group. Everybody is just trying to stay alive. Jesse and Rick are concerned about each other's safety, but Jesse especially is concerned about what's happened to Grant, Damage. She feels really guilty about everything. And then Jesse's dad shows up . . Johnny. Power Girl is distracted when Lois, Kal-L's version, shows up and attacks Ma Hunkle. But that's all minutia. While this whole fight is going on outside of STAR labs, inside Mr Terrific is trying to examine the bodies of Kal-L and the Psycho Pirate.
They were both defeated, and now Michael's trying to figure out how to duplicate the process. He's figured out that they need Green Lantern, Lightning and Stargirl, but also Dr Fate. 'If were going to win, you have to find Kent Nelson.' They get everyone into place and then something dawns on Michael. 'Oh no! Lab. Lock down. I just realized . . Terry Sloane . . he'll work out what I'm doing. They'll come.' To which Alan quickly responds, 'No Michael. Not according to my ring . . . they're already here.' On the final page, the scene outside of STAR labs looks like something out of
Night of the Living Dead. Of course James Robinson crafted a fantastic tale here. But to me . . the real star of the book is Eddy Barrows. His art, along with Marcos Marz looks absolutely stunning. I loved the 'dark' feel that Eddy brought to these pages. I mean . . the JSA isn't really what you'd consider a 'dark' type of team. But it sure came across that way this issue. I just think Eddy has really turned into this amazing emerging talent. I just can't say enough about the guy. Eddy also did the cover at the left, with Nei Ruffiino. And the variant at the top was done by Gene Ha. This was a great opening installment to this mini-series. I can't wait to see what happens next.
With it's rich history, and eclectic amount of previous members . . it seems only natural that the JSA would get it's own Blackest Night title. Afterall . . there are literally 100's of villains and heroes that would be brought to bear against them. The Black Lanterns had to be salivating at the thought of going after this group. The main 3 that we see this issue are Wesley Dodds, Charles McNider and Terry Sloan. They were all the first generation heroes . . Sandman, Doctor Mid-Nite and Mr Terrific. Although after they're resurrected, we don't really distinguish all that much between them and the rest of the Black Lanterns attacking the group. Everybody is just trying to stay alive. Jesse and Rick are concerned about each other's safety, but Jesse especially is concerned about what's happened to Grant, Damage. She feels really guilty about everything. And then Jesse's dad shows up . . Johnny. Power Girl is distracted when Lois, Kal-L's version, shows up and attacks Ma Hunkle. But that's all minutia. While this whole fight is going on outside of STAR labs, inside Mr Terrific is trying to examine the bodies of Kal-L and the Psycho Pirate. 
They were both defeated, and now Michael's trying to figure out how to duplicate the process. He's figured out that they need Green Lantern, Lightning and Stargirl, but also Dr Fate. 'If were going to win, you have to find Kent Nelson.' They get everyone into place and then something dawns on Michael. 'Oh no! Lab. Lock down. I just realized . . Terry Sloane . . he'll work out what I'm doing. They'll come.' To which Alan quickly responds, 'No Michael. Not according to my ring . . . they're already here.' On the final page, the scene outside of STAR labs looks like something out of Night of the Living Dead. Of course James Robinson crafted a fantastic tale here. But to me . . the real star of the book is Eddy Barrows. His art, along with Marcos Marz looks absolutely stunning. I loved the 'dark' feel that Eddy brought to these pages. I mean . . the JSA isn't really what you'd consider a 'dark' type of team. But it sure came across that way this issue. I just think Eddy has really turned into this amazing emerging talent. I just can't say enough about the guy. Eddy also did the cover at the left, with Nei Ruffiino. And the variant at the top was done by Gene Ha. This was a great opening installment to this mini-series. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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