Justice League #2
Written by: Bryan Hitch
Art by: Tony S. Daniel
Colored by: Tomeu Morey
Ink by: Sandu Florea
As the re-launched Justice League series continues with issue #2, we have to begin to question what kind of series will this be? While untold levels of destruction and sinister villains that seem all too powerful are always going to be mainstays in the series, it is important in these first few issues that the tone and emotion of the series is cemented. Unfortunately Justice League #2 is wanting in both these areas. Although there are hints of deeper story waiting to be told, this issue comes off as just another monster of the week that focuses too much on building something grand rather than something great.
Picking up where issue #1 left off, our heroes have miraculously overcome their momentary loss of power just in the nick of time to save themselves and the people around the world. While I am not advocating the death of heroes and citizens alike, it would have been interesting if Hitch had left the league members powerless just a bit longer, if only to show how great this threat truly is. Powerless no longer, the league quickly regroups so that Cyborg can explain the obvious, that these events are not natural but rather linked to something beneath the earth’s core and that this looks like a job for Superman. The highlight of this issue, much like the one before, is Hitch’s writing of the two Green Lanterns. As the rest of the characters are portrayed as their standard selves, these two are allowed to actually express themselves and be someone other than just two more Green Lanterns. If he starts to write the other characters with the same thought and care as these two, this series will definitely be one to watch out for.
With Tony S. Daniel on art duty this week, the results are nothing short of spectacular. Bryan Hitch is known for writing stories with big events so it is only fitting that he is paired with an artist who excels at drawing large scenes full of action. Combine that with the coloring of Tomeu Morey and you have yourself a book that this week is it’s own best advertizing.
Although this issue is less than the best, I am will to give Bryan Hitch a break on this one because it is clear he is building to something bigger and better. The Kindred is a truly interesting villain that I hope is fleshed out more and will prove to be a real challenge that the League cannot just punch its way out of. If Hitch begins to write at the level we all know he is capable of, then I believe this can still be a great series.
Art by: Tony S. Daniel
Colored by: Tomeu Morey
Ink by: Sandu Florea
As the re-launched Justice League series continues with issue #2, we have to begin to question what kind of series will this be? While untold levels of destruction and sinister villains that seem all too powerful are always going to be mainstays in the series, it is important in these first few issues that the tone and emotion of the series is cemented. Unfortunately Justice League #2 is wanting in both these areas. Although there are hints of deeper story waiting to be told, this issue comes off as just another monster of the week that focuses too much on building something grand rather than something great.
Picking up where issue #1 left off, our heroes have miraculously overcome their momentary loss of power just in the nick of time to save themselves and the people around the world. While I am not advocating the death of heroes and citizens alike, it would have been interesting if Hitch had left the league members powerless just a bit longer, if only to show how great this threat truly is. Powerless no longer, the league quickly regroups so that Cyborg can explain the obvious, that these events are not natural but rather linked to something beneath the earth’s core and that this looks like a job for Superman. The highlight of this issue, much like the one before, is Hitch’s writing of the two Green Lanterns. As the rest of the characters are portrayed as their standard selves, these two are allowed to actually express themselves and be someone other than just two more Green Lanterns. If he starts to write the other characters with the same thought and care as these two, this series will definitely be one to watch out for.
With Tony S. Daniel on art duty this week, the results are nothing short of spectacular. Bryan Hitch is known for writing stories with big events so it is only fitting that he is paired with an artist who excels at drawing large scenes full of action. Combine that with the coloring of Tomeu Morey and you have yourself a book that this week is it’s own best advertizing.
Although this issue is less than the best, I am will to give Bryan Hitch a break on this one because it is clear he is building to something bigger and better. The Kindred is a truly interesting villain that I hope is fleshed out more and will prove to be a real challenge that the League cannot just punch its way out of. If Hitch begins to write at the level we all know he is capable of, then I believe this can still be a great series.
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