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Available
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Publication
DC Comics (2012), Edition: 39424th, 192 pages
Pages
192
Description
In a world where inexperienced superheroes operate under a cloud of suspicion from the public, loner vigilante Batman has stumbled upon a dark evil that threatens to destroy the earth as we know it. Now, faced with a threat far beyond anything he can handle on his own, the Dark Knight must trust an alien, a scarlet speedster, an accidental teenage hero, a space cop, an Amazon Princess and an undersea monarch. Will this combination of Superman, The Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Aquaman be able to put aside their differences and come together to save the world? Or will they destroy each other first? In one of the most game-changing titles in comic industry history, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee re-imagine the classic heroes of the DC Universe for the 21st century.… (more)
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012-05-08
Physical description
192 p.; 10.5 inches
ISBN
9781401234614
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LibraryThing member aadyer
A superb introduction with amazing art to the new rebooted DC Universe of the New 52. Exciting storyline & beautiful art. The only failure really being the poorer writing involving both Superman & Wonder Woman. A very good introduction to the new Justice League
LibraryThing member burnit99
DC Comics has done another re-set of their superhero lineup, "The New 52!". This is a re-telling of the origin of the Justice League, with Victor Stone (Cyborg) as a new member. The group (Batman, Green Lantern, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg) reluctantly and with some animosity
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(with great power must come great bickering) join forces against Darkseid, who has come to Earth to kidnap our best and brightest, including Superman, for his own dark purposes. I like these younger, brasher versions of the old established heroes, especially Superman. Jim Lee's artwork is always a treat, although a team-up story gets a little too cluttered for his style. A promising beginning. Show Less
LibraryThing member nmhale
I haven't read superhero comics in a long time. Aside from the Fables series, most of my graphic novel reading in recent years has been manga. Still, I collected Marvel comics all through high school, and now that I have the chance of going to Comic Con this year, I decided to geek out a little. I
I liked this collection. I thought I would pick it up and just read a bit, but ended up reading the whole book in a couple of hours. I'd forgotten how comics draw me in. This, the first volume, is an origin story about the formation of the Justice League. Apparently, DC has multiple justice leagues, but this is the main one, the heavy hitters. Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg. Most of them haven't even met before this arc begins, and the story starts right in the action, with Batman under attack ... by the police. Meanwhile, he is trying to hunt down a fire-breathing creature that may be alien. Caught between two forces trying to kill him, the mighty Bruce Wayne is having a bit of trouble, until a green train smashes into the alien creature. A brash and arrogant Green Lantern is rather surprised to discover that Batman actually exists, but they forge an uneasy alliance in order to hunt down the creature. After destroying it, they still have too many questions, so they decide to ask another alien: Superman. In short order, the trio are joined by Flash and Wonder Woman, and eventually Aquaman and Cyborg join the party. With their combined skills and intelligence, they confront Darkseid, the mastermind behind hordes of attacking fire-breathing aliens.
I'm a sucker for origin stories. I want to be in on the formation of the group. Typical of superhero teams, their is plenty of friction. Batman and Green Lantern are antagonistic from the start, and only work together because they have no choice. When they meet Superman, Green Lantern sets entirely the wrong tone, and the readers get a three-way brawl between the best names in the DC universe. Of course, everyone eventually learns to get along, at least until the job is done, and at the end a tentative team is formed. The complicated relationships indicate plenty of drama in issues to come. No romance yet, just a few dropped jaws at Wonder Woman's appearance, but this is a superhero comic, so I know that door will open soon. The action is fast and fun, with high stakes, necessitating the combined efforts of all the heroes. I certainly plan on checking in on this series frequently.
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chose Justice League, particularly because DC recently had this huge reboot where they restarted all of their series from scratch. All of them. Meaning I can just jump in without worrying about back story.I liked this collection. I thought I would pick it up and just read a bit, but ended up reading the whole book in a couple of hours. I'd forgotten how comics draw me in. This, the first volume, is an origin story about the formation of the Justice League. Apparently, DC has multiple justice leagues, but this is the main one, the heavy hitters. Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg. Most of them haven't even met before this arc begins, and the story starts right in the action, with Batman under attack ... by the police. Meanwhile, he is trying to hunt down a fire-breathing creature that may be alien. Caught between two forces trying to kill him, the mighty Bruce Wayne is having a bit of trouble, until a green train smashes into the alien creature. A brash and arrogant Green Lantern is rather surprised to discover that Batman actually exists, but they forge an uneasy alliance in order to hunt down the creature. After destroying it, they still have too many questions, so they decide to ask another alien: Superman. In short order, the trio are joined by Flash and Wonder Woman, and eventually Aquaman and Cyborg join the party. With their combined skills and intelligence, they confront Darkseid, the mastermind behind hordes of attacking fire-breathing aliens.
I'm a sucker for origin stories. I want to be in on the formation of the group. Typical of superhero teams, their is plenty of friction. Batman and Green Lantern are antagonistic from the start, and only work together because they have no choice. When they meet Superman, Green Lantern sets entirely the wrong tone, and the readers get a three-way brawl between the best names in the DC universe. Of course, everyone eventually learns to get along, at least until the job is done, and at the end a tentative team is formed. The complicated relationships indicate plenty of drama in issues to come. No romance yet, just a few dropped jaws at Wonder Woman's appearance, but this is a superhero comic, so I know that door will open soon. The action is fast and fun, with high stakes, necessitating the combined efforts of all the heroes. I certainly plan on checking in on this series frequently.
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LibraryThing member jzerba
This is a good comic for readers like me who don't know much about the subject matter before they began reading this graphic novel. I have never had an interest in these types of books, but have found I absolutely love the movies so I chose to go this route for the graphic novel. It was amazing how
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much I found myself interested in the novel as I was reading it. It was the excitement I feel when I watch the movies, that oh no what is going to happen now! Part of the draw for these novels is the visuals and I now understand why my nephew loves them so much more than reading "normal" books. Show Less
LibraryThing member District13
Ah Geoff Johns, how I love thee. You took my beloved Justice League and spun it's origin story on it's behind. LOVED this! Looking forward to more.
LibraryThing member catya77
The history of how the Justice League formed is explored or is begun to be explored.
Detailed illustrations add to the plot narrative, character development, and action sequences.
Characters while flawed have great potential for future episodes and interactions.
Overall, an interesting read.
Detailed illustrations add to the plot narrative, character development, and action sequences.
Characters while flawed have great potential for future episodes and interactions.
Overall, an interesting read.
LibraryThing member jshillingford
Though I’m familiar with the Justice League from the tv shows, I’ve never read any of the graphic novels before this. So, I can’t compare this New 52 version to what came before. But as a relative newcomer to comics in general, it is a good starting point.
First off, the truly awesome cover
There are a couple things that I didn’t like. First, I don’t think Batman would just up and reveal his identity to anyone, let alone Green Lantern! This seemed so out of character. Other than this, he was just what readers expect and the team needs. Then there’s Hal Jordan. This depiction of him is why I don’t read his series, and was so disappointed in the film. This cocky, arrogant jock has no business being chosen for a ring. At one point he accidentally touches Diana’s lasso and admits he’s saving people in order to show off for her. Really? *eye roll*
I do love how Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Aquaman are written. You can see how great Superman will become, BUT he’s not there yet. Wonder Woman is more like a woman from an isolated island of female warriors might be – zealous for battle and delighted by ice cream. Flash is eager and optimistic, just as he should be. And Aquaman is surprisingly…badass! I’m still on the fence about Cyborg. I really like his character, and this team definitely needs some diversity, but so far he’s just stepping on Batman’s toes. That is, he’s taking on a role that Batman usually fills (the clues, the computer work, etc.). I’d like to see him stand on his own more.
Overall, this is a solid introduction of the team, supported by fantastic artwork, with a lot of potential. I’ll definitely be buying the next two volumes. Highly recommended.
First off, the truly awesome cover
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art is continued inside. The art, and dialog, is very reminiscent of the Justice League Animated TV Series, which I loved. And though this is an “origin” story, the author takes the liberty of assuming you know at least a little about these characters, so the story doesn’t become bogged down in inessential details. Only Cyborg gets a bit more fleshing out since he’s not the icon that the others are. All of these characters are “loners” so it makes sense that they wouldn’t immediately gel into a team. In fact, like the Avengers, they have a couple of pissing matches first. This provided for a lot of humor. I was surprised to find such a heavy-hitter as their first challenge, but the story left it open for him to return so it worked.There are a couple things that I didn’t like. First, I don’t think Batman would just up and reveal his identity to anyone, let alone Green Lantern! This seemed so out of character. Other than this, he was just what readers expect and the team needs. Then there’s Hal Jordan. This depiction of him is why I don’t read his series, and was so disappointed in the film. This cocky, arrogant jock has no business being chosen for a ring. At one point he accidentally touches Diana’s lasso and admits he’s saving people in order to show off for her. Really? *eye roll*
I do love how Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Aquaman are written. You can see how great Superman will become, BUT he’s not there yet. Wonder Woman is more like a woman from an isolated island of female warriors might be – zealous for battle and delighted by ice cream. Flash is eager and optimistic, just as he should be. And Aquaman is surprisingly…badass! I’m still on the fence about Cyborg. I really like his character, and this team definitely needs some diversity, but so far he’s just stepping on Batman’s toes. That is, he’s taking on a role that Batman usually fills (the clues, the computer work, etc.). I’d like to see him stand on his own more.
Overall, this is a solid introduction of the team, supported by fantastic artwork, with a lot of potential. I’ll definitely be buying the next two volumes. Highly recommended.
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LibraryThing member Tom_Wright
I'm bummed that this book is so short. I read it in probably under an hour, maybe a little more.
The content is awesome, and I enjoyed myself the whole time, but I wanted a 300-500 page book. So few pages meant they couldn't develop the characters, especially the super-villain, as well as I'd have
The content is awesome, and I enjoyed myself the whole time, but I wanted a 300-500 page book. So few pages meant they couldn't develop the characters, especially the super-villain, as well as I'd have
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LibraryThing member JonathanCrites
Exciting read of what truly felt like a reboot, first time adventure. I wonder what the next volume could be like.
LibraryThing member DanieXJ
So far I like the New 52 (though I assume when we get Volume 2s of these it'll probably no longer be 52 of them, it'll either be more or fewer). This was one of the first TPBs out, and I get why. We get introduced to the new Justice League and they get introduced to each other as well as Darkseid
I love that there's a little bit of humor back in the DC universe in this TPB, and I could see the friendships re-starting too. Not to mention pretty much all my favorites were there, except for Green Arrow. I'm not sure if I totally get what's going on yet, but so far I like it.
Well, I'm not sure if I love all the uniforms. I definitely didn't like Aquaman's necklace, but I really liked Batman and Wonder Woman's tweaked uniforms. I am very ambivalent about Superman's though. I get not wanting the red 'underwear' in the 21st Century, but, with that and the collar, I'm not yet used to his uniform.
Still, awesome TPB.
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and his minions (talk about jumping into the deep end with the bad guy).I love that there's a little bit of humor back in the DC universe in this TPB, and I could see the friendships re-starting too. Not to mention pretty much all my favorites were there, except for Green Arrow. I'm not sure if I totally get what's going on yet, but so far I like it.
Well, I'm not sure if I love all the uniforms. I definitely didn't like Aquaman's necklace, but I really liked Batman and Wonder Woman's tweaked uniforms. I am very ambivalent about Superman's though. I get not wanting the red 'underwear' in the 21st Century, but, with that and the collar, I'm not yet used to his uniform.
Still, awesome TPB.
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LibraryThing member SESchend
If this is an example of what the New 52 is all about, I'm glad I've skipped it other than a few things from the library.
LibraryThing member ragwaine
Loved the art, the story felt rushed. Lots of action. Much more "superhero-y" than the Marvel stuff I've been reading. Enjoyed the in-fighting.
LibraryThing member Skybalon
Good re-inventing of the origin of the Justice League. Good/interesting artwork and a nice story. Turns out along with having other heroes around make the Green Lantern and Aquaman more tolerable.
LibraryThing member Count_Zero
The later parts of the story were pretty good, but, boy, the New 52 versions of Hal, Bruce, Diana and Clark are absolute freaking d*cks.
LibraryThing member quinton.baran
The story line for this book is good but not great. I found some of the character interaction interesting and the origin story to be enjoyable as well. The art of course is excellent.
LibraryThing member SESchend
If this is an example of what the New 52 is all about, I'm glad I've skipped it other than a few things from the library.
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