Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Dc Comics (2008), Edition: Reprint, 128 pages
Pages
128
Description
Even though it seems a villain vs. heroes story, there is an ominous sense of something larger at hand. The JLA is taken out of commission and Lex Luthor and his allies become the new guardians of humanity. The JLA may be down and out but they are ready to fight back!
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
128 p.; 10.25 inches
ISBN
1401212077 / 9781401212070
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LibraryThing member craso
This is the second volume in Alex Ross’ Justice Series. The super-villains of the world have tried to kill the core Justice League of America superheroes. They have survived and are trying to figure out what the villains are planning. Are they trying to build a better world or is it a conspiracy
Part of the fun of reading an Alex Ross comic book, or graphic novel, is seeing his interpretation of the Silver Age DC characters. I scan the cover to see if I can recognize all of the characters depicted and then I look for my favorite super-heroes within the story. Ross’ illustrations bring these imaginary individuals vividly to life.
This installment was more enjoyable than the first. Volume one was just the beginning of the story and was a bit confusing. Volume two explains why the villains are doing what they are doing and gives you hope that the super-heroes will find a way to defeat them and save the Earth.
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to destroy the current one? Part of the fun of reading an Alex Ross comic book, or graphic novel, is seeing his interpretation of the Silver Age DC characters. I scan the cover to see if I can recognize all of the characters depicted and then I look for my favorite super-heroes within the story. Ross’ illustrations bring these imaginary individuals vividly to life.
This installment was more enjoyable than the first. Volume one was just the beginning of the story and was a bit confusing. Volume two explains why the villains are doing what they are doing and gives you hope that the super-heroes will find a way to defeat them and save the Earth.
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LibraryThing member jawalter
What started out as an intriguing idea about supervillains turning the tables on superheroes turns into just another evil plan. Then again, I guess volume one was just a rehash of Watchmen in a lot of ways, but this still feels like a disappointment. Ross' art is still beautiful, of course, but
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aside from the pretty pictures, I've kind of lost interest. Show Less
LibraryThing member ptdilloway
It's the soggy middle ground that connects the beginning and end of the story.
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