James Robinson and Mark Bagley have really hit the ground running with this title. This issue actually picks up the story after Cry for Justice and Blackest Night. It's a credit to James' ability as a writer that he can do so without really giving away anything from either story. I mean . . he does kind of tell us how Cry for Justice is going to end, but . . if you've been reading the book, it's really not that big of a stretch to figure it out. Plus, since he's doing both the books . . he's the one that knows. Right? Anyways, this issue is basically a team drive. Mari decides that she's out. Which just leaves Kimi and Red Tornado. Donna seems to be going through a crisis of faith, and is ready to just give up on the whole 'life'. But Diana can sense that and has given her a new focus. Not only does she want her to replace her spot on the team, but she also asks her to help with the recruiting process. She wants her to use her influence on the people that she knows to be good enough for the team. That includes, Kory, Vic, and Dick. And by association . . Damian. Meanwhile, Doctor Light, who is still trying to decide between her responsibilities as a mother or a hero . . Mon-El and Guardian. While Hal asks Ollie to join him on the team. 'Don't go down this road again. You do it everytime things go south . . 'Green Arrow, man alone.' Every damn time. You need your friends around you, Ollie. Your teammates. The Justice League of America.' Anyways, while this is going on, back in 1777 Tomahawk and Miss Liberty find some kind of strange, alien device in the hills of Virginia. We're not sure how, but it ends up in the Smithsonian. Where a curator, Darwin Jones, trying to catalogue things that still aren't catalogued comes across it. He seems to release some kind of being from it, but . . we don't know yet whether he's hero or villain. This 'Team-History' story-line will continue next issue. From the looks on the cover, it appears that some of the Cry for Justice members will also be joining. Specifically, Congo Bill and the Atom. Hopefully this will usher this book into a new age of greatness. I know. I'm pouring it on a little thick there. But I do have high hopes for this book. The JLA has been one of my favorite teams of all time. And through every incarnation there's been moments of greatness, and . . well, moments that weren't so great. But, if anyone can turn that around, I think it'll be James and Mark. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Justice League of America #41 - DC
James Robinson and Mark Bagley have really hit the ground running with this title. This issue actually picks up the story after Cry for Justice and Blackest Night. It's a credit to James' ability as a writer that he can do so without really giving away anything from either story. I mean . . he does kind of tell us how Cry for Justice is going to end, but . . if you've been reading the book, it's really not that big of a stretch to figure it out. Plus, since he's doing both the books . . he's the one that knows. Right? Anyways, this issue is basically a team drive. Mari decides that she's out. Which just leaves Kimi and Red Tornado. Donna seems to be going through a crisis of faith, and is ready to just give up on the whole 'life'. But Diana can sense that and has given her a new focus. Not only does she want her to replace her spot on the team, but she also asks her to help with the recruiting process. She wants her to use her influence on the people that she knows to be good enough for the team. That includes, Kory, Vic, and Dick. And by association . . Damian. Meanwhile, Doctor Light, who is still trying to decide between her responsibilities as a mother or a hero . . Mon-El and Guardian. While Hal asks Ollie to join him on the team. 'Don't go down this road again. You do it everytime things go south . . 'Green Arrow, man alone.' Every damn time. You need your friends around you, Ollie. Your teammates. The Justice League of America.' Anyways, while this is going on, back in 1777 Tomahawk and Miss Liberty find some kind of strange, alien device in the hills of Virginia. We're not sure how, but it ends up in the Smithsonian. Where a curator, Darwin Jones, trying to catalogue things that still aren't catalogued comes across it. He seems to release some kind of being from it, but . . we don't know yet whether he's hero or villain. This 'Team-History' story-line will continue next issue. From the looks on the cover, it appears that some of the Cry for Justice members will also be joining. Specifically, Congo Bill and the Atom. Hopefully this will usher this book into a new age of greatness. I know. I'm pouring it on a little thick there. But I do have high hopes for this book. The JLA has been one of my favorite teams of all time. And through every incarnation there's been moments of greatness, and . . well, moments that weren't so great. But, if anyone can turn that around, I think it'll be James and Mark. I can't wait to see what they have in store for us.
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