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Justice League Elite #4
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Joe
Kelley
Pencils: Doug
Mahnke
Inks: Tom
Nguyen
Something happened between this issue and the last. I was thinking
that this title was OK, but nothing spectacular. This issue, though,
was, while not the greatest story ever told (we all know that is Dark
City) but the art sent it right over the top. The JLE botched their
first mission and someone got killed and they believe the killer is
one of them. There is a struggle amongst the team as they try to figure
out who it may be and things finally come to a head where the JLA
steps in. While the JLA does not completely agree with the covert
ops methods of the JLE, as long as they do not cross the line, the
JLA can stomach their continual operation, especially when one of
their members, the Flash, is along to “baby-sit”, couple
that with the moral compass that is Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow,
and you have the clichéd powder keg. The outcome leads one
of the members to walk away and a mysterious person in the shadows.
This is a typical comic book story, with atypical art by the team
of Mahnke and Nguyen. This has got to be one of the most beautiful
books I have probably seen. I don’t think this team gets the
credit the richly deserve. While some of the images can be typically
comic book stuff, the majority of the book is wonderfully illustrated.
The art is gorgeous. Did I mention I liked the artwork? You may not
like the premise or story of the book, but the art more than makes
up for it. -KEVIN-
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JSA #66
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: Geoff
Johns
Pencils: Don
Kramer
Inks: Keith
Champagne
I promise this will be the last time, at least for a little while,
that I carry on about the greatness that is the JSA. This is the second
part of the Hourman (or should I say Hourmen) centric story line Out
of Time. I talked about the first part last month so I’ll try
to sum it up briefly. Rex was supposed to die at the hands of the
villain Extant, Rick his son took his place so that he could go on
living, and the android is there to help keep the time stream from
collapsing upon itself due to the switch. Three hourmen, and a good
story with equally good art. The thing that has always surprised me
about this title, and I apologize if I am repeating myself, is the
way Johns always finds a way to honor the heritage of what has come
before and add to it enough new information that it actually adds
to the richness of the history and future of the JSA. I remember over
5 years ago picking up the one shot specials that were out right before
this series kicked off and then deciding to give this title a try
having never read any of their adventures. This book has constantly
been one of my favorite reads, which is quite a feat in this day and
age. Johns never seems to be padding stories so that they can go to
trade. Nothing ever seems forced and even with the rich history it
is generally quite reader friendly. I recommend you pick up a trade
or two and introduce yourself to something that is truly a treat.
-KEVIN-
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