Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Jim Lee
Inker: Scott Williams
Colorists: Alex Sinclair w/ Hi-Fi & Gabe Eltaeb
Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Cover: Lee, Williams, Sinclair
Editors: Darren Shan & Brian Cunningham
Wonder Woman is a United States newbie, wandering around looking for trouble while at the same time displays her gentle, more loving side. Victor Stone suffers some fatal 1st degree burns, (or is it 2nd degree? I didn’t learn anything in fire training apparently) and in true Sith style, is saved by fusing his body with mechanical external and internal implants. The League shows their experience in using their powers, while also showing their LACK of experience in working as a team. And another sea bound rapscallion makes his debut on the pages of the Justice League, just itchin’ for a fight!
Oh, and Darkseid is pushing is onslaught forward too! Just FYI…
This issue is pretty hefty! The best so far me thinks. This title is running under a flashback mentality, dating back five years ago. Super heroes are a fairly new concept, and they just keep coming! As no OFFICIAL League has been formed yet, the heroes are trying to stop the other-worldly baddies without any semblance of a plan.
Not only that, but we are given a sample of each hero’s advantage and disadvantage with their super powers. Superman is stronger than any hero on the planet, but he’s certainly more of a bronze over brains kind of guy. Flash needs to stop and think things through a little instead of doing as much as possible before he gets whacked unconscious. Green Lantern may wield the most powerful weapon in the universe, but like the old saying goes, “It’s not the size that counts, but how you use it!,” and Hal definitely needs to learn focus. But, of course, Batman is…well, he’s Batman…I don’t dare attempt at correcting his behavior.
The introduction of Wonder Woman into the book was a fantastic integration, combined with honor, humor, and maintaining a sexy, intimidating persona. Although, I wonder, is Wonder Woman going to be too distracting for the guys? Certainly the Flash and Green Lantern had a moment of incompetence while oogling the woman in the silver, red and blue suit, slinging the sword around. Even Superman seemed very taken by Wondy…in which case Diana reciprocated Superman’s “flirtatious” moment. C’mon DC, give Supes and Wonder Woman some romance, PU IT IN THE PLAN!!!
Has anyone ever wondered why Wonder Woman never had multiple comic book series’s where Bats and Supes have HUNDREDS!?!?! Johns and Lee seem to have made this BIG DEAL of Wonder Woman’s entrance, yet she constantly seems underrated within the DC ranks. It’s very disappointing and sad to me. However, it’s nice to see Johns giving Wondy a full spectrum of likes fans can dig into. She is ready for battle, displaying her warrior ways, and also given some hilarious moments and bits of dialog; eating ice cream and asking everyone if they had seen a Harpy. Clearly, the rebooted Wonder Woman is going to be a fine addition to the team.
With Aquaman now having entered into the picture on the last page, the only real hero introduction remaining is Cyborg’s. I’ve never been a fan of Cyborg, but Johns has certainly been building up his back story with the greatest of ease…and I find myself very anxious to see how it all works out. Was it a precognitive sense Cyborg inherited, or do the cybernetic implants somehow give Victor an ability to see into other dimensions?
Whatever the case may be, Darkseid is certainly coming in full throttle and without mercy…and the team couldn’t be LESS prepared. Much like what Dwayne McDuffie and James Robinson tried to do with the League before the reboot, (and failed) Johns and Lee are bringing a team together and allowing them to grow as a unit. There’ll be punches thrown, and obviously leadership issues, but this is going to turn into something truly great and memorable!
10 out of 10 stars.
Filed under: Comic Book Review, DC Comics, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Justice League Of America
