This issue is a 'flash-forward' kind of story. It's starts out right where the previous issue left off, but . . the story is being told by Michael Holt 20 years in the future. At that time the Fourth Reich has assumed control of America, and I presume the rest of the world. It appears that they have a habit of transcribing the memoirs of these retired 'heroes' before they are executed. So that's what is occurring through this issue. It picks up right after Kid Karnevil's attack. The JSA have him in a cell, but he keeps threatening that he's still planning on killing them all. Then without warning the Fourth Reich attacks the JSA members one at a time. But their attacks seem a lot more focused and planned than normal. Also the group seems a lot bigger than I remember. There's Baroness Blitzkrieg, Captain Nazi, Hunter, White Dragon, Green Ghoul, Count Berlin, Baron Gestapo, Dr Demon, Captain Murder, Captain Swastika and of course Kid Karnevil. It seems like the last time these guys attacked there were only like 4 members. Anyways, Dr Fate has just left for a personal sabbatical, and when the Fourth Reich attacks, they quickly take out Liberty Belle and Green Lantern. We do learn some details along the way though. Such as Wildcat actually does have 9 lives. And he doesn't have to count down. He always has 9 lives. So when the Fatherland decided to kill him . . they had to kill him 9 times . . in rapid succession . . to make it stick. I have some speculations as to what's really happening here, but . . there's like 4 or 5 things that it could be. I think it'll be more fun to just wait and find out. Suffice it to say . . I don't think things are actually what they appear to be. But the source, and the reason . . that part's still up for speculation. But nonetheless . . it's still a gripping story by Bill Willingham. He does a great job with these team books. And he seems right at home here. Also, Jesus Merino seems to get more comfortable with these characters with every issue. I was afraid I'd be disappointed after the last creative team left . . which shall remain nameless, but . . I'm seeing a lot of possibilities and potential here. There's definitely no reason to drop this title, just because 'HE' isn't here anymore. I think this one is going to be great in it's own right. 'Keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. It's going to get bumpy!'
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Justice Society of America #36 - DC
This issue is a 'flash-forward' kind of story. It's starts out right where the previous issue left off, but . . the story is being told by Michael Holt 20 years in the future. At that time the Fourth Reich has assumed control of America, and I presume the rest of the world. It appears that they have a habit of transcribing the memoirs of these retired 'heroes' before they are executed. So that's what is occurring through this issue. It picks up right after Kid Karnevil's attack. The JSA have him in a cell, but he keeps threatening that he's still planning on killing them all. Then without warning the Fourth Reich attacks the JSA members one at a time. But their attacks seem a lot more focused and planned than normal. Also the group seems a lot bigger than I remember. There's Baroness Blitzkrieg, Captain Nazi, Hunter, White Dragon, Green Ghoul, Count Berlin, Baron Gestapo, Dr Demon, Captain Murder, Captain Swastika and of course Kid Karnevil. It seems like the last time these guys attacked there were only like 4 members. Anyways, Dr Fate has just left for a personal sabbatical, and when the Fourth Reich attacks, they quickly take out Liberty Belle and Green Lantern. We do learn some details along the way though. Such as Wildcat actually does have 9 lives. And he doesn't have to count down. He always has 9 lives. So when the Fatherland decided to kill him . . they had to kill him 9 times . . in rapid succession . . to make it stick. I have some speculations as to what's really happening here, but . . there's like 4 or 5 things that it could be. I think it'll be more fun to just wait and find out. Suffice it to say . . I don't think things are actually what they appear to be. But the source, and the reason . . that part's still up for speculation. But nonetheless . . it's still a gripping story by Bill Willingham. He does a great job with these team books. And he seems right at home here. Also, Jesus Merino seems to get more comfortable with these characters with every issue. I was afraid I'd be disappointed after the last creative team left . . which shall remain nameless, but . . I'm seeing a lot of possibilities and potential here. There's definitely no reason to drop this title, just because 'HE' isn't here anymore. I think this one is going to be great in it's own right. 'Keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times. It's going to get bumpy!'
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