Reviews: JSA #11, JLA #15, and Groo: Hell On Earth #1 & 2
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DC and Dark Horse finally get some love today with some Me Geek, You Geek reviews.
Up first. JSA #11 by Geoff Johns and Dale Eaglesham.
The Kingdom Come Superman continues to try to fit in to the current timeline JSA and we get the introduction (at least to me) of Judomaster, a gal that cannot be effectively attacked unless the attack is not directed at her.
Geoff Johns knows how to write DC characters and presents a classiness and understanding of these legendary heroes. Do you hear me Marvel? While the storyline didn't grab my attention that much, and while the whole "multiverse after we destroyed the multiverse" irritates me, it's a solid comic book read.
The art is also very respectable, more of a classic look, which was refreshing after having to suffer through Ultimates 3 #1.
Overall a good book with some surprises thrown in with these classic heroes.
Moving on to the JSA cousin we have JLA #15.
I wasn't impressed with the writing of this issue. It seemed to be rushed and there were really no consequences to what was taking place between the characters. The art by Ed Benes is good enough, he draws good action and a better Wonder Woman. This issue featured in the title "Vs. Injustice League of America" but it was short lived.
While any DC follower needs to be picking up the JLA series at all times, this issue was not memorable. Hopefully they are quickly getting through this to move on to something better.
I'm waiting.
On to our pals over at Dark Horse with my childhood favorite non superhero character Groo. Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier unite again for this four issue mini "Groo: Hell On Earth".
Being a fan of the old Mad Magazines and loving to look at Sergio's little one shot comics in the gutters of the pages, I always enjoy looking through the Groo stories. He puts so much detail in the page it's just incredible.
Groo has always been about reflecting what is going on in current events and these two issues are no different. Basically there are villages that are trying to create war for war's sake and also polluting the environment without a care in the world. These are obvious references to the Iraq War and the global warming such and such that has everyone with their undies in a bunch.
The story was boring to me due to this storyline. It wasn't funny. It was too preachy. If I wanted to feel bad I'd just turn on CNN and listen to how bad everything is, not read a supposedly humorous comic book.
However, I will finish this series off since I'm a completist and I like looking at Sergio's art.
Overall I found these books to be "not painful" to read, which in this day and age is something.
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