Description
The Justice League is the greatest force for good the world has ever seen. But not everyone sees them that way. Their never-ending battle against evil results in casualties beyond its super-powered, costumed combatants. The League's attempts to safeguard innocent lives cannot save everybody. Unbeknownst to Earth's greatest champions, their greatest triumph may contain the seeds of their greatest defeat. For heroes are not the only people who face tragedy and are reborn as something greater than they were before. Villains can take this journey, too. And once they start out on this dark path, the road could lead straight to the destruction of the Justice League... THE NEW YORK TIMES bestselling team of Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) are joined by artists Gene Ha (Top 10) and Carlos D'Anda (DEATHBLOW) for JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 2: THE VILLAIN'S JOURNEYCan the world's and surprising moments in DC history!.… (more)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2013-08-23
Physical description
176 p.; 6.66 inches
Publication
176 pages, Norwegian translation of "The Villain's Journey" from 2017.
Pages
176
ISBN
1401237657 / 9781401237653
UPC
783324931471
Local notes
Contains Norwegian translation of "Justice League" issues 7 through 12 from The New 52, "The Villain's Journey". This storyline catches the team up to the timeframe of the other titles in The New 52, referencing various events that have happened in the five years between "Origin" and "The Villain's Journey".
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LibraryThing member District13
Rebooted series continues to tread new ground in an interesting new way. More please!
LibraryThing member nmhale
The first volume was the origin story for the team, the joining of DC universe's heaviest hitters, compelled to work together against a threat that is too monstrous for one hero to face alone. This volume picks up with the Justice League five years after their initial meeting, now that they are an
Without giving too many spoilers, the plot features this bad guy, who is determined to destroy all the members of the Justice League, their reputations and their morality and their position as superior humans. The League doesn't know who would want to do this to them, or why, so they have to investigate the motive for the attacks before they can deal with the attacker. Intensifying the situation is Wonder Woman's anxiety. Steve Trevor has been taken by the mad man, and she will do anything to help him. Her drive to branch out on her own for this important mission brings her into physical conflict with the others, even to the point of landing a punch on Superman. When Batman manages to settle her down, they are able to cooperate and discover the identity of their secret assailant, and proceed to confront him, Justice League style. This is a fun story arc, with deepening relationships, lots of action, and a villain that is complex. Some parts are very heavy, but comic moments lighten the mood, especially at the beginning. I still enjoyed the first collection better, because the creation of a superhero team is always so much fun, but this was a great follow up.
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established team. Tensions still abound between the heroes, but they consider themselves a complete unit, as is evidenced by their refusal to allow any other superheroes to join them. Some of the most comic moments in this book come from the Green Arrow's persistent attempts to become a member of the Justice League, and everyone's disdain and refusal (except for Aquaman, who truly hates Green Arrow due to events in their own series). Also, although time has passed and people have adjusted to their new roles, the crisis in this volume is directly related to fallout of events with Darkseid from the first story arc, a nice touch which creates a bridge that helps minimize the time gap. The villain is a man who became a monster due to tragic consequences from the assault; as the title suggests, this story is about the journey one takes to become a villain, setting up the book as a sort of parallel to the first, which was a journey to become a team of heroes. Without giving too many spoilers, the plot features this bad guy, who is determined to destroy all the members of the Justice League, their reputations and their morality and their position as superior humans. The League doesn't know who would want to do this to them, or why, so they have to investigate the motive for the attacks before they can deal with the attacker. Intensifying the situation is Wonder Woman's anxiety. Steve Trevor has been taken by the mad man, and she will do anything to help him. Her drive to branch out on her own for this important mission brings her into physical conflict with the others, even to the point of landing a punch on Superman. When Batman manages to settle her down, they are able to cooperate and discover the identity of their secret assailant, and proceed to confront him, Justice League style. This is a fun story arc, with deepening relationships, lots of action, and a villain that is complex. Some parts are very heavy, but comic moments lighten the mood, especially at the beginning. I still enjoyed the first collection better, because the creation of a superhero team is always so much fun, but this was a great follow up.
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LibraryThing member aadyer
A very good sequel providing some thought provoking scenes. Very good art but only one criticism, it all ended too quickly. Easy to read, easy to pick up. Recommended.
LibraryThing member hobreads
Better than JL volume 1, but still not outstanding yet. Trying to judge it on its own merits (as opposed to comparing it to Pre-New 52), there's too much fighting and conflict with the team. Sure, this is earlier in their rebooted team history, but Green Lantern, for example, comes across as an
Will you like it? 50/50 on that. My best advice if you liked volume 1, then get volume 2. Otherwise... flip a coin.
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arrogant tool. If you read his self-named title, his personality is different. Will you like it? 50/50 on that. My best advice if you liked volume 1, then get volume 2. Otherwise... flip a coin.
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LibraryThing member jshillingford
I thought the first volume of the New 52 Justice League was a solid start to the series, with a lot of potential. This volume continues to build on that potential but doesn’t quite fulfill it.
Once again, the artwork is fantastic and calls to mind the JL animated series. In this volume, a new (to
What I didn’t like about this volume was the shoehorning in of Green Arrow as a way to introduce the spin-off series “Justice League of America.” He is so desperate to be a member of the JL that he follows them everywhere like a lost puppy. I have no interest in that team, and Arrow’s character was just too campy and downright pathetic here. He wasn’t funny, he was silly, which is out of sync with the tone already set in JL Vol 1.
Overall, this was a good continuation of the series and I will continue it. Highly recommended.
Once again, the artwork is fantastic and calls to mind the JL animated series. In this volume, a new (to
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me, at least) villain comes onto the scene. He has a personal connection to the team, which is a great way to add urgency to the story. The team will need to confront some inner demons in order to become stronger. Another good tension-builder is Steve Trevor. He was introduced in Vol 1 as the government liaison to the JL. Here his character is given more weight than the pitiable human dumped by Diana. It was a well-executed maneuver that laid the foundation for the much hyped Superman-Wonder Woman relationship. I’m eager to see where the writers go with that since these two characters seem like a perfect match.What I didn’t like about this volume was the shoehorning in of Green Arrow as a way to introduce the spin-off series “Justice League of America.” He is so desperate to be a member of the JL that he follows them everywhere like a lost puppy. I have no interest in that team, and Arrow’s character was just too campy and downright pathetic here. He wasn’t funny, he was silly, which is out of sync with the tone already set in JL Vol 1.
Overall, this was a good continuation of the series and I will continue it. Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member SESchend
Like the first volume of this collection series, the book is far more hype than actual heft to its stories.
Jim Lee's art is nice, but it's more attuned to pinups and collectible page art than it is focused on storytelling. Frankly, it's too busy everywhere to really draw one's attention to the
While the new villain was interesting, it was a little too esoteric an origin and power set to match/suit the Justice League, IMO. I really LOVE esoteric stuff, but this Graves character fell flat for me in concept and execution, frankly.
Jim Lee's art is nice, but it's more attuned to pinups and collectible page art than it is focused on storytelling. Frankly, it's too busy everywhere to really draw one's attention to the
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focus of a panel or page. While the new villain was interesting, it was a little too esoteric an origin and power set to match/suit the Justice League, IMO. I really LOVE esoteric stuff, but this Graves character fell flat for me in concept and execution, frankly.
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LibraryThing member ragwaine
Darker than the first graphic novel, I liked the spirit stuff and the build up.
LibraryThing member SESchend
Like the first volume of this collection series, the book is far more hype than actual heft to its stories.
Jim Lee's art is nice, but it's more attuned to pinups and collectible page art than it is focused on storytelling. Frankly, it's too busy everywhere to really draw one's attention to the
While the new villain was interesting, it was a little too esoteric an origin and power set to match/suit the Justice League, IMO. I really LOVE esoteric stuff, but this Graves character fell flat for me in concept and execution, frankly.
Jim Lee's art is nice, but it's more attuned to pinups and collectible page art than it is focused on storytelling. Frankly, it's too busy everywhere to really draw one's attention to the
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focus of a panel or page. While the new villain was interesting, it was a little too esoteric an origin and power set to match/suit the Justice League, IMO. I really LOVE esoteric stuff, but this Graves character fell flat for me in concept and execution, frankly.
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