So far in JLA's run, I haven't really been keeping up with it, I'm not sure why but I haven't really managed to pick it up. I decided to pick up this issue backup, because I'd seen a lot of reviewers and writers for comic book websites talking about it and heard that it was a really interesting issue, and it certainly was!
I've really been enjoying a lot of Geoff Johns' work recently, and this issue was no exception. The premise of this series is interesting, a really odd Justice League team that seem to be forced together, and the interactions between these members make for a really good read.
The story of this issue was great, I haven't been reading the last few issues but just jumping on here I still enjoyed it. I liked seeing Stargirl rebelling against Amanda Waller's orders and heading into the battle. And my final bit about the story, the ending. The ending is amazing, I really wasn't expecting it, I won't spoil it but I do recommend you pick up the issue as soon as possible before it sells out!
The main reason I decided to pick up this issue was because my favourite artist, Brett Booth, drew this issue. Anybody who reads this blog is aware that I'm a big fan of Brett and I enjoyed his art in this issue a lot. I don't think this is the best work he's done recently, but I'm bearing in mind that he drew this at the same time he was drawing Nightwing, so he'd be working extra to get this done.
One thing I love about the art is the fact that Brett Booth has been put with Norm Rapmund and Andrew Dalhouse for inks and colours, Rapmund and Dalhouse have worked on almost every book Brett Booth's pencilled in the New 52 and the three of them make a pretty good art team!
Now onto the back-up by Matt Kindt and Andres Guinaldo. I've never been a big Martian Manhunter fan so I was a bit hesitant about reading a story focused on him but I really enjoyed it. It focuses on J'onn J'onzz' fear of fire which is something I've never really understood before but the creators do a good job of explaining it. I'm looking forward to reading more of it!
Overall, this is an enjoyable and exciting issue with a great cliff-hanger ending. Pick it up before it's too late!
Rating: 8/10
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