Justice League Vol. 1: Origin Author: Geoff Johns | Language: English | ISBN:
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- Print Length: 192 pages
- Publisher: DC Comics (June 5, 2012)
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- Language: English
- ASIN: B008J2GFV4
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- Green Lantern: "What are your powers anyway? You can't fly."
- Batman: "No."
- Green Lantern: "Super-strength?"
- Batman: "No."
- Green Lantern: "Hold on a second... You're not just some guy in a bat costume, are you? Are you freaking kidding me?!"
So when the hullabaloo's died down, what then? For a few months DC dominated the comic book market with its new "no trunks" 52 relaunch, its cr@pload of number one issues compelling you and me and that hopeful speculator to empty out our pockets. DC's flagship title, JUSTICE LEAGUE, started off strong, as only a project could when helmed by Geoff Johns and the mighty, mighty Jim Lee. The near-irresistible hook presents us with these heroes meeting each other for the first time all over again, and most of them copping an attitude.
This inaugural story arc is set five years ago, in this reimagined universe. It's a time when DC's metahumans first burst onto the scene and were immediately viewed with suspicion and alarm by the populace. Except there's nothing like a global alien invasion to all of a sudden quell them pangs of mistrust.
It's a really promising start. The first four issues are helluva fun reads, mostly because we're eyeballing Jim Lee's dynamic classic artwork (he really does make Superman's metal-plated costume look good) and because we get to soak in these new again characters' awkward, prickly interactions with each other. The first issue, which features Batman and Green Lantern's frosty first meeting, establishes the tone. I get a big kick that each new hero then introduced would echo Green Lantern's natural curiosity in determining what Batman's super-powers are. Geoff Johns infuses these initial issues with a good amount of humor, mostly at the expense of the Dark Knight.
The New 52 relaunch by DC has met with a flurry of response covering the full range from excellent to terrible. In my own opinion, I'd say it lands in between.
For the artwork, the book is very solid. Jim Lee brings out the feel of the characters and the monstrous looks of their enemies. Occasionally the backgrounds do not feel well realized but that is his style which works for him.
The story is where the title fumbles greatly. The pacing of the book left much to be desired. While a decompressed storytelling is popular nowadays, this felt practically unstructured. Reading the book, it was more like waiting until the final page to have something happen. I found myself having to flip back a page or two just to verify I didn't miss something. Really a poor read in general which is surprising because I've enjoyed Geoff Johns over the years. He had been excellent with the JSA and Green Lantern titles, so I am so confused by some of the choices he went with in this opening story arc.
***The Spoilers***
Two huge issues that I have with the story --
1) Heroes don't kill - The foes that they fought (parademons) are living beings. Yet, these heroes attack savagely, killing these opponents. I may be old fashioned, but to me, that is completely wrong for these characters. Superman shouldn't swing a bus through a group, leaving a trail of bleeding body parts in his wake nor Aquaman stabbing his trident through a creature's head. It's not what I feel like these character's represent.
2) Batman taking of his cowl - I really do not get why Batman kept taking his mask off with people he just met. The story is set as the first meeting between these heroes, so there is no additional connection between anyone.
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