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The best one yet!, Déc 29 2006
These were originally published as JLA #34 - #41.
The World War III story is the best one of the JLA series so far. Not only does it bring together many of the previous stories, it also yet again brings forth the basic characters of several of the key JLAers.
This is the end of the world saga foretold in several earlier JLA issues. The Injustice League is back as well, recruiting previous nemesis Prometheis (although Batman, whom Prometheis handily whooped last time, has a few tricks in store for him). The injustice league also rescues General Eiling from an asteroid where he was marooned several issues ago. But the return of the Injustice League isn't the main event; the end of the world as foretold by many (Meteron, Hourman, Zauriel to some extent) is coming, in the form of the aptly named Mageddon. This is the threat that Orion and Barda were sent to Earth to fight, although it seems even greater than their powers.
Batman, Superman, Green Lantern and Plastic Man all get to show their character, flaws and all. Again, this is what makes JLA among the best graphic novels: the heroes have character flaws, even Superman, and the JLAers sometimes dig into each other.
The best bit is Batman, the king of despair, helping Superman, the eternal optimist, overcome mental anguish caused by Maggedon.
The worst part of the JLA is all of the changes that happen in the characters own comics. Diana is back as Wonder Woman, replacing her mother with no explanation. Other characters wander in and out (though there is some great interaction with Huntress, Superman and Batman).
Fav panel: pg 176: Zauriel, getting volunteers from the Pax Dei!
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Ok wrap up but ..., Mai 24 2004
Its difficult for me to review Morrison's wrapup to his run on JLA. Personally, I thought many of his stories were excellent- I have never seen Barda and Orion used as well as they were by Morrison, for one thing. This volume starts well - the new Injustice Gang (sigh- with the exception of the Queen Bee, who is possibly the dumbest mega-villain I've ever seen) reunites to take out the JLA, not realizing a greater menace is on the horizon. Luthor, Prometheus, the Colonel (good villain, stupid name) are pretty fun villains, though Luthor seems to have almost nothing to do.Unfortunately, after the Injustice Gang attacks, the story starts to slide as the menace is revealed. For me, Megadon is another dumb idea- without spoiling anyone's read, its not a person or an entity, its a weapon, an automated machine- because of this, all the personality usually associated with a terrific villain is not in evidence here. Yes, the earth will be destroyed, yes the heroes ban together with heroes past to defeat the menace, et al. Unfortunately, the menace is so stupid and underwhelming that by the time the JLA comes up with the ridiculously cheesy manner in which they defeat Megadon, you're ready for it all to be over anyway. In short, the first 100 pages are a thrill ride - I just have issues with the last.
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"Have we forgotten anyone?", Aoû 15 2003
Morrison's trademark apocalypse comes right on schedule in his version of the JLA, which looks for all the world like a big-budget, mid-summer blockbuster movie. All the loose ends that you thought were forgotten about, all the characters that you thought just showed up for one issue, every superhero you can name and few that you can't come to the rescue in Morrison's admirably surreal take on the end of the world at the hands of a giant, planet devouring menace. It's a great read, and Howard Porter has finally gotten a handle on anatomy, as well as the classic Superman. The best of the series.
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