The official JUSTICE discussion thread

[Binker]

This thread deals with the hot JUSTICE series by the great Alex Ross.

To begin this topic, here is my reviews for the first two issues:

JUSTICE #1

REVIEW:
I was planning to buy this series once it was collected in a Hardcover or a Trade Paperback. But once I found out it was bi-monthly, I thought it would be hard to remember it when it came out. Then one day in a comic shop, I saw the 3rd printing of Issue #1. One left. I thought what the hell and got it.

First of all, its good they used this cover. The 1st printing's cover wasn't all that great in my mind, I don't know why but it just wasn't settling on my side. The 2nd printing's wasn't bad nor wasn't it good, let's say it was too "white". The 3rd print was finally golden. Why? Well the cover of the top seven looking at the far distance fits perfectly for a comic called JUSTICE and its focuses on a JUSTICE League of America. Get it?

Anyway, the story starts out with what we saw in a preview partly in Wizard magazine then the other few pages on sites like Newsarama. The coming of the end of the world that the JLA can not stop. Luckily its all a dream, sadly its shared by every supervillian of the world. Later, Aquaman goes to investigate a huge black dome in the water. Its belongs to Lex Luthor and his Legion of Doom...

I always loved Alex Ross' artwork after reading Batman: War on Crime, then Kingdom Come, and The World's Greatest Super-Heroes (collecting the six Dini/Ross books). It doesn't matter who the writer is, he always does great stories because he is the one who comes up with it, he just needs someone to write it out or like it is here, he might need someone else to throw ideas around.

Anyway, the first issue here, from its artwork and the return of the old roots of many characters is brillant. Even at a standard page length for comic book issues, you get a feeling of "OMG, this is great. Can't wait for the next!". The story is obiviously about the JLA vs. Legion of Doom. If I didn't see those JLU episodes airing at the UK (as of 2/8/06), I would think both the show and the story were going to be similar. Good thing it ain't because that gives us two different stories and not just one being rehashed in tw different universes.

RATING: 10/10

JUSTICE #2

REVIEW:
I had gotten Issue 3 but had to wait for Issue 2 so I couldn't wait for the third issue. All because I wanted to wait for the collection. Anyway, I got the new printing of Issue 2 with the Batman cover on it from a new comic book store. Let's get started.

Just like my review for Issue 1 and its 3rd cover, I want to talk first about the cover here: Batman. Now the first printing's cover was fine. But it had Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman, whom didn't appear here. So the second printing's fit this story since its about Batman, its a comic tale on him.

As I've said, its a Batman tale in this issue. The story is about The Riddler stealing data on on EVERYTHING on the JLA, including who they really are. While Batman chases him down and they fight on the streets, to a club called the "Batcave", to the graveyard, the search goes on for Aquaman.

I don't know what to say except that the quality that was in the first issue contrineus here. Batman had more of a Keaton look to him. You have this feeling of his voice beign the great Kevin Conroy when he talks in the issue. Also, the Riddler appears and looks great. Nothing like all of his incarnations. You also get the John Glover voice of the BTAS/TNBA Riddler when you read this too.

It was great seeing the Batmobile and more of Alex Ross' Gotham City and Arkham Asylum. And Ross seems to be playing the changing Batcaves as it happened in the previous Batman film series as this version of the Batcave is very different from the one previously in War on Crime and Liberty and Justice. But hey, I still love it.

RATING: 10/10

[GNR]

I'm don't usually buy DC books,but I've been following this mini-series and I really love it.Ross' art gives this a real timeless feel,and the story isn't too complicated requiring knowledge of events which occured 20 years ago.

Despite now knowing several villains,issues 1 to 3 have been good and I think the best is yet to come.

Previews to #4 look really good.
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0602/08/dcfirsts.htm

[Binker]

3RD REVIEW:
The second issue was a Batman tale of the whole story. Still, it was needed. The third issue continues ont eh whole storylien that is JLA/Legion.

The storyline is like this: Jonn, like others, are looking for Aquaman. While Brainiac gets his experiments ready for Aquaman, Gorilla Grodd notices Jonn inside the Legion HQ; The Hall of Doom. As Cheetah does her spell and gets ready to attack Wonder Woman, every villain gets into place as they finally get the gold mine of the JLA.

This issue is like the other ones; perfect. The art, storyline, all good. As you may know, I didn't do the comparsion of covers because...well, theres only one and that shows what this issue has. No bother to mention.

The main plotline moves forward in this issue. Now we go center stage with the plans Luthor and the rest have in store that is directly from that nightmare they had. I don't know but...I never read or know....ANYTHING of the pre-crisis Wonder Woman comics or stuff but she in JUSTICE is exactly what she is now (until IC changes things). I don't know if that's what it was also back in the '70s times but...it wasn't, right? I don't mind either way, its who she is. Why fight it, AT ALL?

Overall, great and perfect. Even the villians look nice. That's Alex Ross for you. Can't wait til Issue 4, where the adventure continues.....

RATING: 10/10

[Binker]

No one's interested?

[GNR]

#4 kicked ass.Greatest gang up on Supes ever.

Best issue of the series.

[Pksoze]

Issue 4 was really good...however I found Supes reactions in the last page unbelievable.

The Villains were great & pure evil.

[Keyser Soze]

This has been an absolutely excellent series. The characterisation of the whole ensemble has been perfectly done, and I love the whole sense of mystery surrounding the villain's plans.

But yes, Issue 4 has been the best one yet. I got goosebumps reading it. Lex Luthor's issue-long speech, intercut with the methodical destruction of the JLA, brilliantly executed. I really can't wait for Issue 5!

[Binker]

#4 REVIEW:
The Legion's speech, the fights of Wonder Woman & Cheetah including Superman and Bizarro. The dark turning of villians overtaking the heroes and Superman's cry "Help Me!"

By this issue, the series starts to hit its dark side. And I would have to agree with everyone, this is the best issue yet. For anyone who has been second guessing about it, start getting it again. By this issue, you're mssing alot.

As I already explained on the story (first paragraph), the storyline starts going. Bizzaro, Parasite, Grundy, & Metallo go after Superman as he is still Clark Kent. Dinah & Oliver is hit with fear by Scarecrow, Mirror Master attacks Flash's wife, Hawkman and Hawkgirl are attacked by Toyman, and so on.

I don't know if this was because of the relaism of the art, but I found myself being scared & sad. I know this is Issue 4 but the JLA is being taken down and they can't stop it and fight back. They know their identities, and because of their strongpoint has been hit by their enemies, they're losing.

On the hightlights here was the speech. Somehow, Luthor is right. The JLA saves us from meteors, aliens, and criminals. But they don't go and do the same to save others from disease, world hunger, and medicial problems. That's what Legion is doing. Even if they're villians and attacking the JLA, what they say and what they've been doing since Issue 1 proves their point. So if the villians are helping and doing stuff that JLA could but didn't do, then do we still need the super-powered heroes?

Another hightlight; Luthor mentions Superman's attempt and failed mission against world hunger from Superman: Peace on Earth. So I was right; JUSTICE is a sequel to THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES. I wonder if this is also a prequel or a bridge leading to KINGDOM COME...

Overall, Issue 4 kicks things up and I can't wait for Issue 5. Damn the bi-
monthly plan.

RATING: 10/10

[Agentdemon]

Last issue was great, poor poor superman.

[newmexneon]

On the hightlights here was the speech. Somehow, Luthor is right. The JLA saves us from meteors, aliens, and criminals. But they don't go and do the same to save others from disease, world hunger, and medicial problems. That's what Legion is doing. Even if they're villians and attacking the JLA, what they say and what they've been doing since Issue 1 proves their point. So if the villians are helping and doing stuff that JLA could but didn't do, then do we still need the super-powered heroes?


I think the Luthor's speech was not right. Lex Luthor, along with all the other villains, is the reason the heroes haven't fixed the world, they're too busy stopping the villains from trying to take over the world. If there were no villains causing mayhem, maybe superman and the others heroes could spend their time helping end world hunger and ending wars. Luthor seems to be making a power grab along with trying to destroy the heroes standing in his way of world domination.

[joke]

JLA and other heroes don't help us with everything for one simple reason. We have to learn to do it for ourselves. They are here to help us on the occasional alien invasion, but their goal is to watch over us and make sure we develop instead of spoon-feeding everything to us.

And just to clarify something.. Alex Ross does *not* draw this series. He only colors it. Doug Braithwaite draws it.

[mathhater]

It was a great issue...although I'm a little iffy on that last page. I didn't much care for it...I didn't mind the massive beat down...just Superman's reaction to it...it seemed incredibly out of character. But it was still a great book.

[GNR]

Man,I totally loved the last page.It made total sense,Supes realized he was beat and he was desparate.The reason I think alot of people were surprised was because we rarely see Supes all teary eyed and helpless.But in this case,it made total sense.

[Pksoze]

It was a great issue...although I'm a little iffy on that last page. I didn't much care for it...I didn't mind the massive beat down...just Superman's reaction to it...it seemed incredibly out of character. But it was still a great book.


Yeah I didn't like seeing Supes crying & begging for his life either.

[The Leaguer]

Really, the only major, glaring flaw is the extremely sloppy characterization in this book. Superman taking the time to make a joke while Metropolis blows up, J'onn falling to Grodd so easily, J'onn's really lame inner monologue and Superman begging for help were just really bad.

[TheCorpulent1]

It's out of continuity, isn't it? Whatever Ross says goes, pretty much.

[The Leaguer]

Okay, change "sloppy" to "lame" then, jackass. :mad:

[TheCorpulent1]

omg lolz ur so tempermentull :p

[The Leaguer]

ur such a internet lingo fanboy

[drastic_quench]

#6 cover

I like The Atom, but this cover kinda blows:

http://www.comicartcommunity.com/gallery/data/media/42/Justice.jpg

[Binker]

I can figure out Atom and Ivy, but what's that?

[GoldenAgeHero]

i dont see a cover.

[drastic_quench]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6729/5433400x6004gl.jpg

[Binker]

Yeah, that eye Atom is beating, it can't be Ivy otherwise her reflection wouldn't be there.

[Pksoze]

Wow that is a great cover.

[The Spawn]

I just want to see Batman single handedly defeat the Legion of Doom...

[Binker]

Issue 5 will come out next week. Anybody have any ideas on their own on what will happen?

[The Question]

Really, the only major, glaring flaw is the extremely sloppy characterization in this book. Superman taking the time to make a joke while Metropolis blows up, J'onn falling to Grodd so easily, J'onn's really lame inner monologue and Superman begging for help were just really bad.

Well, Superman was getting ganged up on by four of his most powerful enemies and getting the crap beat out of him. Why wouldn't he cry for help?

I just want to see Batman single handedly defeat the Legion of Doom...

Why?

[Pksoze]

I just want to see Batman single handedly defeat the Legion of Doom...

Then you'll be waiting a long time...

[GoldenAgeHero]

issue 5 was pretty good, i think the first issue was better then the others tho. shazam comes to the rescue of superman who was crying for help in issue 4. martian manhunter somehow exacpes and goes to find the other leaguers.etc. i think this book is gonan show more of second stringers of the justice league. shazam, elonganted man, etc.

[Binker]

#5 REVIEW:
Brainiac and Luthor, while working together, know each will betray the other. Captian Marvel saves Superman and takes him to the Batcave. Superman realizes Batman, Alfred are being controlled by worms, even himself. There's only one way to get rid of them from himself...

Issue 5: perfect art, story reaching its high levels, its a good series. I thought with Batman smart, he would make sure nothing would happen to him thats happening to the Leaguers. This is proven wrong. But it could be argued that since Superman was attacked, he could be going nuts but I doubt anyone would think that.

Speaking of Batman, his Batcave is shown. Now this may not be connected to THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES or KINGDOM COME, hopwever Luthor's mention of what Superman said in SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH makes me think otherwise. But it seems that they're pulling what the previous Batman movie series and what BTAS did to their batcaves, always a different one everytime. This one is simipler, smaller. No need to be bigger and spread everything throughout. I like it.

In villian alliances, no one is friends. Luthor is plotting against Brainiac and Brainiac is doing the same before anything has happened. Plus, I'm wondering what those black balls are for. Also, in what Luthor is saying when he throws those in the water, it seems what he's planning isn't just about the heroes but anyone who is alien. I think he wants Earth to just have human beings and anyone else who is alien to GET OFF!

Overall, the series gets better. More mysteries are coming out and we keep wondering: what's gonna happen next?

REVIEW: 8.5/10

[Doc Destruction]

It's a brilliant book. I have NO clue where this is going, nor have I been able to guess anything that has happened ahead of time.

Truly a great piece of work. IMO, Kingdom Come good.

[blksuperman2]

Man this is an awesome book. Alex Ross is the only person who shows the big red cheese at his best.

[GoldenAgeHero]

issue 5 was a bit of a let down. i think the first issue was better then rest.

[blksuperman2]

Why'd you think It's a let down.

[GoldenAgeHero]

just felt mediocre, wasnt bad, but i think the writer couldve done better. i liked the whole shazam bit tho.

[GoldenAgeHero]

bump

[droogiedroogie2]

issue 5 was a bit of a let down. i think the first issue was better then rest.Whew. Saved yourself there. You slipped up a few posts back and said you basically liked Issue 5, and I thought to myself, "Wow! GAH likes something?" Fortunately, you took it back and reminded everybody on the forums that nothing that happens right now is as good as everything that happened before. Even if "before" means "this past summer."

[droogiedroogie2]

Why?To see everybody come up with all the reasons Batman shouldn't have been able to do it.

[Blomberg]

There is no way Hal Jordan is getting out of his current predicament without a deus ex machina. With the Legion's plan to take down everyone else being to beat the crap out them, he definitely got the short end of the stick.

[GNR]

This book is nothing but CLASSIC.

[Czar Colossus]

Nobody does "Justice" to Captain Marvel like Alex Ross! I loved how the Flash was saying on page 3 "I'm coming Superman." over and over; then guess who shows up.
Seeing Cap dispatch four of Superman's most powerful enemies and save his butt will go down (for me) as a great moment in comics!
It's kind of funny but, page 8 was reminescent of the final page of Kingdom Come #3 when Superman was on the ground looking up at Cap after getting slammed by him.:supes:
SHAZAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Purple Man]

Captain Marvel throwing Superman into the sun. Am I the only one that can't wait to see how that works out?

I also liked the scene with Ralph and Sue Dibney. The Wonder Woman/Cheetah fight was overshadowed by Captain Marvel whooping on Supes' rogues.

[batnkevlar]

What did they do with Hal?

[blksuperman2]

What did they do with Hal?

Sinestro imprisoned him in some kind of anti-space.

[Captain Kirk]

Is it possible that Hal is in the Phantom Zone? This series is amazing! This is how to do the Justice League! I loved it when Superman socked Batman; I mean of course he had it coming. Cap is to cool, this guy needs greater prominance in the DCU. I would love to see him on the league in a greater role. Seems to me the trinity should be Superman, Batman, and Shazam. Thats just me though:joker:

[The Question]

He may be in the Phantom Zone, but I doubt it. The Phantom Zone is usually drawn to be a white space.

[blksuperman2]

Is it possible that Hal is in the Phantom Zone? This series is amazing! This is how to do the Justice League! I loved it when Superman socked Batman; I mean of course he had it coming. Cap is to cool, this guy needs greater prominance in the DCU. I would love to see him on the league in a greater role. Seems to me the trinity should be Superman, Batman, and Shazam. Thats just me though:joker:

Billy can never be a full time Leaguer. He's still in school.;)

[Ultimate_Superman]

Can some one post the two page spread of Superman knocking Batman out that looks very close to the Hush picture.

[Ultimate_Superman]

never mind that my new owned pic

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1626/justice55pw.jpg

[drastic_quench]

That was great when Captain Marvel's like, "OMGWTF!".

[Ultimate_Superman]

Yea Cap was like "You killed him."

[The_Mystery]

I might not understand some of Alex Ross' ecentricities, but the man has talent.

[PWN3R]

I wish I hadn't missed most of this series.

When will this get a trade?

[Pksoze]

I wish I hadn't missed most of this series.

When will this get a trade?


A long while..

There are 7 issues left and its a bi monthly series.

[Pksoze]

Yea Cap was like "You killed him."

You should use that pic whenever Jplaya & his pal super ridiculous get out of line.

lmao

[Captain Kirk]

Hey, the mechanical worms that Superman saw inside Batman are they the same as the ones Luthor used on Shazam in Kingdom Come?

[PWN3R]

A long while..

There are 7 issues left and its a bi monthly series.

dang, I am just going to hung down the back issues then....thanks.

[drastic_quench]

Hey, the mechanical worms that Superman saw inside Batman are they the same as the ones Luthor used on Shazam in Kingdom Come?
I think so. Consider this: Luthor groups Bizarro, Metallo, Parasite, and Solomon Grundy to take out Superman. All of them are beaten by Captain Marvel. Years and years later in the Ross-verse, who do you think Luthor would pick to take out Superman.

[Marvin]

great bo0k

[Binker]

Sorry for being so late.

#6 REVIEW:
Captain Marvel escorts Superman to the sun and throws him in to burn the worms in his body. While Ray Palmer’s life is on the line with an attack by Gigantia, everyone around the world is losing faith in their heroes and moving their truth toward the villains. But the tide starts turning as a twist is revealed by both Hawkman and Hawkgirl and hope is in sights for the League even with The Metal Men in the game.

Issue 6: Throughout the whole series, the art, storyline remains so great that I don’t see anything wrong that is or might appear in this series. That’s how good it is.

It is now confirmed that the woman that tried to kill The Atom is Gigantia. I thought it was because a red headed woman connected to the Legion would have to be her and her only. She tries again while Ray is in the hospital but failure is still on her side. But this is one question I have: in the mainstream comics and even in shows like JLU, Gigantia is a beautiful woman normal sized or large and in charge. I don’t know if it was because she was growing but when she grew in this issue, she looked nasty. I hope it was because she was growing (she was changing size during the scene so maybe) otherwise not only will this idea in Justice be so different from the main comic books, but I don’t know if I’ll stand looking at her when she’s big. So here’s for hope.

“Cheers”

It was great seeing a replica of Coast City from the Lantern ring as Hal goes back and wonders why he was chosen to wear the ring and why he was given a power to be like a god. This is coming from the fact that he is in a place where there is no way out and his ring is losing power. The replica and his scenes makes me wonder if he is the only one who can end the whole storyline. Sometimes you can tell if the person that is in a lesser situation (or a big situation but nothing else going on in it) may have something to do with the finale of the comic series.

We have some developments here: Wonder Woman came into the Batcave and saved Batman from the control of Ivy and has subdued her. With Batman’s brain and the only top member of the Legion in their custody, they are sure to get answers from her and the plans for whats next. Superman, after going thru the sun, has gotten all the worms off his body and is back fully powered (since the sun gives him and charges up his powers). Red Tornado’s remains were found by The Metal Men so their introduction has lead them into the series. And finally, we have a twist: Hawkman and Hawkgirl have found out that Toyman’s warehouse is a factory building lots and lots of Brainiacs. Now that’s something that will be explored in the series’ last six issues.

Overall with Issue 6, the series’ first half is over and now its time to start the second half. What has happened and what has been revealed has led me to get excited for the next issues to conclude the series. I wish it wasn’t bi-monthly, I REALLY wish it wasn’t.

REVIEW: 8/10

[GoldenAgeHero]

http://www.comicbloc.com/images/stories/solicits/dc/october_2006/DCU/JusticeCv8.jpg

JUSTICE #8
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
The worst fears of the Justice League are realized, as the villains strike through those closest to the heroes!
On sale October 25 • 8 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

[Bullseye]

It seems Justice has had some delays with keeping on schedule. I'm not suprised by that at all.

[Ultimate_Superman]

All I can say after reading issue 7 is Alex Ross out did himself with the fortress. That was some great art there better then Lee's 6 page spread of the Batcave.

[GNR]

Can't wait to read #7!

[GNR]

Really, the only major, glaring flaw is the extremely sloppy characterization in this book. Superman taking the time to make a joke while Metropolis blows up, J'onn falling to Grodd so easily, J'onn's really lame inner monologue and Superman begging for help were just really bad.

That was a dream sent to all the villains orchestrated by Grodd.

[Ultimate_Superman]

Captain Marvel has really stepped up this series.

[Binker]

BRING ON THE FORTRESS! Sorry for that.

Expect my review tonight or tomorrow.

[drastic_quench]

All I can say after reading issue 7 is Alex Ross out did himself with the fortress. That was some great art there better then Lee's 6 page spread of the Batcave.
Actually, those are Braithwaite's pencils. But, yeah, Ross's painting is top notch.

[drastic_quench]

I really would've enjoyed seeing the Wally (or was it Roy?) and Dick vs Grundy fight "on screen". But, all in all it was a great issue. It's pretty much the best comic with Hawkman on the cover -- ever.

[Binker]

JUSTICE #7

REVIEW:
Martian Manhunter & Zatanna find Aquaman and take him to the Doom Patrol for medical reasons. Grodd and Brainiac sent their agents to attack more heroes as Wonder Woman & Batman reach the Fortress of Solitude. After Captain Marvel and Superman free The Flash from his speeding trouble, they return to the Fortress where most of the JLA are and enter...

I don't know how many times to say this but again: the art is great and fits this storyline.

With half, or maybe most, of the JLA together again, we can see the finale starting to come. Hawkgirl is right when she says there is a conspiracy. There is three. The big one is who gave the villians the nightmares to begin with, what are the plans the villians have for the humans and what is Brainiac's and Luthor's plan against one another.

One of the highlights is that we're introduced to Alex Ross' Fortress of Solitude. While it did appear in Kingdom Come, we didn't see much more than what we saw. We have seen Alex Ross' Batcaves (since there are four versions of them) but the Fortress in detail. The Fortress seen in JUSTICE is from the Silver Age, just like the Fortress in All Star Superman. Another similarity between them is the interior, JUSTICE's Fortress has the dinosaur and the actual size Titanic replica that the All Star one also has. The only difference is that there are no "moden day touch ups" in the JUSTICE one than the All Star one. The key is still the huge one pointing straight to the Fortress' door (something Batman jokes at). On the design, the Fortress' design in JUSTICE is the one seen in Action Comics #241. You may also remember it from both Whatever happened to the Man of Tomoorow and the end of Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Overall, this was another nice issue. With the plot moving forward and five more issues to go, and new places like the Fortress and more characters entering the scene like the Doom Patrol, Dick Grayson (aka Robin), Freddy Freeman & Mary Batson (Captain Marvel Jr. & Mary Marvel), the first steps toward the finale has been taken.

RATING: 8/10

[Mister J]

I really liked this issue. The JLA is regrouping from the attacks and the pacing is picking up. As it has been for the previous issues, the art was magnificent and really helped to push the story. Great read.

[joke]

I wish I hadn't missed most of this series.

When will this get a trade?
The whole thing will be collected in 3 hardcover trades. The first one, collecting issues 1-4, will be released on the 28th September.

[Apprentice]

I'm out of the loop on Justice; my store didn't order it in for some strange, strange reason. :( :o Why did Superman punch Batman?

[Binker]

That scene, which I believed is in issue 4, is because Superman realized Grodd was controlling Batman and he had the kryptonite in his hand. So he knocked him out.

[OA blaster]

It seems Justice has had some delays with keeping on schedule. I'm not suprised by that at all.

this is one of the few series that i can except a delay with because of the brilliant art work and a story to match

[Binker]

It was delayed? I don't remember changing Justice from date to date on my COMICS list.

[GNR]

It was delayed by one week,but that was probably because of JLA #1 being pushed back a week.

[GNR]

I loved the animated series,so this series is just totally doing it for me.

Every issue since #4 has been build-up,but that's understandable for a 12 issue maxi series.There's just enough action as well.

Good stuff I can't praise enough.

[The Leaguer]

This comic is so damn boring. Pretty, but boring. 12 issues is too f***ing long. Four issues could have covered it.

[SpideyInATree]

Another pretty good issue. I agree with The Leaguer, to an extent, this series could kind of be wrapped up a little sooner than 12 issues in my opinion.

But this issue sort of got the ball rolling a little bit better. The heroes got themselves back on their feet and now it's just a matter of kicking some villain ass.

And, of course, the artwork is magnificent.

[Purple Man]

Captain Marvel slowing down the Flash by flying into him and saying the magic word was awesome.

SHAZAM!

[OA blaster]

i like the hawkman bio at the back of the comic, it makes alot more sense then that reincarnated pharoah ****, i hear all the time

please note: i hate Hawkman and Hawkgirl

[GNR]

This has to be in the top 5 when it comes to DC's top superhero books.

I effing love this series.Hawkman was pretty badass in this one too.The entire chase sequence was beautiful to look at as well.

[Emerald Knight]

I'm always a sucker for Doom Patrol appearances :D...and seeing the heroes at the fortress of solitude (with the giant key on the front lawn) made me have a geeky squeel of childish delight :) :up:

[Spike_x1]

Why was the Toyman called Winslow Schott in the bio at the back of the book? The incarnation of the Toyman shown in this series is Jack Nimble, not Schott.

The fact that they've been keeping up with, and even expanding on, the pre-crisis biographies very well so far (the Parasite being Max instead of Rudy, Hawkman and Metallo's bios, etc), I thought they'd do the same for the Toyman. I guess that a slip-up was inevitable.

[blksuperman2]

I love Alex Ross' art but his story telling still bugs me. It's hard to tell what's going on half the time. For instance what happened to Jimmy and Lois at the Daily Planet? Other than that I'm loving this series. I can't wait to see the League confront Lex and Grodd.

[OA blaster]

don't forget brianiac

[GNR]

I love Alex Ross' art but his story telling still bugs me. It's hard to tell what's going on half the time. For instance what happened to Jimmy and Lois at the Daily Planet? Other than that I'm loving this series. I can't wait to see the League confront Lex and Grodd.

That was pretty obvious.Bizarro was outside the DP (the red cape fluttering outside the window) waiting to kidnap them.That page was pretty self explanatory,the heroes' loved ones being stalked by villains who were waiting to take them.

[Binker]

I would like to ask a Alex Ross-related question: for those who have read THE WORLD' GREATEST SUPERHEROES (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM! POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS & JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE), what era/decade do you think was used to represent each character (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and the JLA)?

[drastic_quench]

70's Superfriends.

[BrianWilly]

They were all comparatively modern versions of the characters, as I recall. Batman was gritty, Wonder Woman was an ambassador, Superman was a revered "savior" figure, and Captain Marvel was...actually, I never got to read Cap's story.

[OA blaster]

i wouldn't mind seeing the legion of doom reappear in the new JLA series as recurring villians
i think it would make sense post crisis
even the secret society as a more visible treat against them

[Binker]

You can see '30s in the Superman story, I believe '70s for Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel I feel is '80s since of the child abuse in the story, and pure Silver Age for the JLA. But modern versions of '30s, '70s and Silver Age. However, I don't know about Batman. I want to say '40s but thats not it, it looks like '70s but Wonder Woman covers that (its not wrong for more than one character to reprsent the same era, is it?) but somethign tells me '60s, the '60s in his comics not that show.

What do you think?

[blksuperman2]

That was pretty obvious.Bizarro was outside the DP (the red cape fluttering outside the window) waiting to kidnap them.That page was pretty self explanatory,the heroes' loved ones being stalked by villains who were waiting to take them.

Wasn't obvious to me. I understood the Grundy stalking and Black Adam, but if you hadn't pointed out the red cape, I wouldn't have noticed it.:O

[Binker]

JUSTICE #8

REVIEW:
The Flash forces Captain Cold to head to the artic where he is then captured and taken insdie the Fortress where Batman interrogates him. Still stuck in god knows where, Hal uses the ring to recreate past moments of his life until Phantom Stranger appears and gives him the Lantern to recharge before they head back. Batman tells the rest of the League about the villians and their nightmares. While a disguised Joker enters one of the new cities created by the villians, the villians themselves continue kidnapping those connected to the heroes like Supergirl and Batgirl. Wonder Woman tells Captain Marvel that she is dying because of Cheetah and while Plastic Man talks to Elongated Man discuss they weren't attacked and Aquaman, after hearing his son was kidnapped as well, wanting revenge against Brainiac, the Doom Patrol begin to wonder if the nightmares are real as a ship is now above earth...

For the eighth time: the art is superb. CONGRATS!

With this issue, developments are made. The JLA, thanks to Batman, now know why the villians are doing this and the nightmare. Which the Doom Patrol starts to wonder if its true if the villians are taken down. Hal Jordan is finally out of...god knowns what and now the heroes (JLA, Metal Men, the Doom Patrol) are together.

The last development was the appearence of more characters in a Alex Ross story that only appeared in his art like merchindise: along with the Doom Patrol and Metal Men that appeared in this comic, this issue shows the Teen Titans (featuring the founding members that were the original heroes in their debut of Dick Grayson/Robin, Donna Troy/Wonder Girl, Speedy, & Aqualad (he already appeared in #7)) which were only seen in Ross form on a collector's plate, Captain Marvel, Jr & Lady Marvel (also appeared already), and finally Supergirl and Batgirl.

Overall, issue 8 gives us more exciting moments and the first steps toward the comic's climax. We have more characters that we wanted to see and finally did in Ross' form, new threats and more shocking moments. With the heroes now together, I can't wait for more.

RATING: 8.5/10

[blksuperman2]

This is starting to pick up. The heroes have now all gathered together. Should be interesting seeing them fight the Teen Titans.

[WompuM]

It's funny how this plot might be better then IC

[GNR]

#8 is one of the standout issues of this series so far.Great last page.

[The Leaguer]

Apparently Alex Ross has no idea how to characterize a character in any way other than crappy.

[Binker]

JUSTICE #9

Writer-Jim Krueger and Alex Ross
Art-Doug Braithwaite and Alex Ross
Letterer-Todd Klein
Cover Art-Alex Ross
Editor-Joey Cavalieri

PLOT:
The breathaking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League's plan to storm their adversaries' stronghold!

REVIEW:
Hal Jordan realizes why he was sent away by the villians was because they feared his ring. Doctor Mangus concludes that Brainiac's machines can go through anything to control their hosts and says that the JLA needs battle armor to protect them, which the Metal Men will create. With the exception of Flash, the JLA Strike Force go to Africa to fight Grodd while Captain Marvel fights Black Adam and the controlled Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr. Clark & Bruce are in Gotham, right where the Waynes were killed, to meet Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Clark x-rays a kid to see the real truth behinf the "cure" and that its nothign but control over the people. Luthor checks out his army of Brainaics. At the Fortress, Atom and Magnus, with the help of Batman, create the armors. Grodd escapes but its a failure for the League as they have Grodd's ring, made by Sinestro. Captain Marvel ends up in Brainiac's control from his amchines and fights Superman. With Hal's help, he is back to normal. Marvel and Hal go visit Arkham and meet Marvel's greatest enemy; Sivana. Whose mind was stolen by Brianiac to create his machines based on his "Mr. Mind" weapon. Its revealed that Brainiac send those nightmares to all the villians in order for Luthor to split the world from humans and aliens. The JLA is outfitted with battle armor (which was a great shot) and heads out to fight. Luthor sneaks to the Fortress to get Captain Cold, stating everything is still going good.

With this issue, the final issues and in turn the climax between the heroes and villians is finally kicked into gear. The art, again, was good. One of the greatest shots from this issue was the two page spread of the JLA and their battle armors. That looked cool. Batman's armor is more of a precusor to his armor seen in Kingdom Come and for fan's sake, the symbol is the one from the '66 Batmobile and in turn the logo for The Batman animayed show on Kids WB. Since we don't have Steel, Superman's armor is based on him. Wonder Woman's is a cross between her suit, just the body armor parts of her golden eagle armor complete with the helmet, and the overall color scheme reminds me of her costume from Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl. Hawkman (and Hawkgirl)'s armor are of Hawkman's change in Kingdom Come and Aquaman's armor is based on The Creature from Black Lagoon. I won't list all of them but trust me, it was a great shot.

So we are revealed the person behind the nightmares that started the series. I surprised it was Brainiac as I thought it was Dr. Destiny or something. I just realized the last shot of #8 was the city spheres and not what I thought at the time which was maybe the introduction to a new villian appearing like maybe Darkseid. Since Luthor has his own agenda and Brainiac his own, I know for a fact that this will lead to JLA vs. Luthor vs. Brainiac. As those are the main players.

Overall, this was a fantastic issue. The climax is finally in gear and this issue's spread of the battle armored JLA took my breath away. Recently as of this review, I was told that Justice is a modern day Challenge of the Sueprfriends. And I like to point out, in case I forget for my review for the upcomign #12, that it is. We still have three more to come of this series but its already proven to be what I was told it was. So I agree witht hat statement.

RATING: 8.5/10

What's in store for next issue: Green Arrow is the main focus. Featuring the Doom Patrol, Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and others.

NOTE: If aksed, I can do a scan of the JLA in their battle armors. But only if you want it.

[blksuperman2]

Did this come out today? Must not read review............closes eyes and runs away.

[Binker]

It did. You should check out Diamond's shipping list to see what comes out on what week every Monday @ 5pm. If you don't want to, don't read it.

[Binker]

I actually saw three inspirations in Batman's battle armor: 1) Kingdom Come, the Batsuit he wears or will wear later. 2) The '66 Batmobile like the symbol and in part the design from the car. & 3) The Bat-Knights (bat robots in Kingdom Come) since those robots were based on the '50s Batmobiles.

BTW, here is the JLA Battle Armor scene:

http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jlabaside1bo4zw2.jpg

[GNR]

Nice review Binker.#9 was madness.

[BrianWilly]

That is so my wallpaper now.

[Cobblepot]

When is the second HC sceduled for release.
There's going to be a total of three right?

[GNR]

you're better off waiting for the absolute,the HCs are a ripoff IMO

[PWN3R]

Just read it, pretty good. Stuff is finally happening, and man that page with Supes and Billy was great. The armors were a really cool move.

[The Question]

Now, I'm trying to figure out exactly what armors are from what:

Batman's wearing a suit he had The Atom build for him awhile ago.

The Atom's wearing a suit of his own design.

The Hawks seem to be wearing some kind of Thanagarian battle armor.

Superman "bonded" with Lead.

J'onn seems to be wearing Metamorpho.

Hal looks like he's wearing Iron.

Flash seems to be wearing Mercury.

Negative Man seems to be wearing Gold.

Black Canary is wearing Platinum.

Plastic Man seems to be wearing Tin.

Wonder Woman is wearing some Amazonian techno armor.



My question is, what's up with Zatanna, Aquaman, Red Tornado and Green Arrow?

[SpideyInATree]

# 9 was a really cool issue. I really loved seeing all the heroes in the different types of armor. Definitely a bad ass moment. Many of those guys are going to tear Brainiac a new one...that is even if he has a new one to even rip.

[Binker]

Hey guys, could someone update the wiki page on Justice?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_%28DC_Comics%29#League_roster

[Speedball]

Now, I'm trying to figure out exactly what armors are from what:

Batman's wearing a suit he had The Atom build for him awhile ago.

The Atom's wearing a suit of his own design.

The Hawks seem to be wearing some kind of Thanagarian battle armor.

Superman "bonded" with Lead.

J'onn seems to be wearing Metamorpho.

Hal looks like he's wearing Iron.

Flash seems to be wearing Mercury.

Negative Man seems to be wearing Gold.

Black Canary is wearing Platinum.

Plastic Man seems to be wearing Tin.

Wonder Woman is wearing some Amazonian techno armor.



My question is, what's up with Zatanna, Aquaman, Red Tornado and Green Arrow?
Zatanna is using a spell
Aquaman is using armor from Atlantis
Red Tornado doesn't need armor
And Green Lantern used his ring to form armor...that he doesn't need...he probably just wanted to look totally badass like everyone else.

[The Question]

Zatanna is using a spell

Ah, but she's wearing some kind of cloak. I think that's her "armor." I'm wondering what it is.

And Green Lantern used his ring to form armor...that he doesn't need...he probably just wanted to look totally badass like everyone else.

but it isn't green. It's black with green highlights.

[Speedball]

Ah, but she's wearing some kind of cloak. I think that's her "armor." I'm wondering what it is.



but it isn't green. It's black with green highlights.
His normal suit is formed from his ring, and it has black in it.

[The Question]

His normal suit is formed from his ring, and it has black in it.

No. His suit is hidden by the ring, but it isn't a construct. The only part of his outfit that's a construct is his mask. Now, he can use his ring to alter his costume, so I suppose he could have done that.

[SpideyInATree]

And Green Lantern used his ring to form armor...that he doesn't need...he probably just wanted to look totally badass like everyone else.

Hell yeah. He's Hal F'n Jordan...looking bad ass is a must. Though Batman looks more bad ass. :o

[GNR]

The mummy wrapped guy isn't Negative Man.It's Captain Marvel.If you look at the previous page in the top right corner panel,you can see his arms bands as he's being wrapped up.

[The Leaguer]

No. His suit is hidden by the ring, but it isn't a construct. The only part of his outfit that's a construct is his mask. Now, he can use his ring to alter his costume, so I suppose he could have done that.

I was under the impression that the uniform WAS a construct, just like Kyle's. It makes perfect sense that he should be able to create black and white, which are the only two colors on this costume besides green.

A Lantern pretty much has total control over the design of his constructs, yes?

So it makes sense that he should be able to control how dark or light his constructs are, yes?

So he should be able to make a construct so dark that it appears black, and so light that it is white, yes?

That equals a costume that he created.

[blksuperman2]

Finally read it. Awesome book. Don't know much about Sivana but I always thought he was a lame villian. He seems pretty creepy. I hope to see more. I'm still waiting for Lex to pull his wildcard.

[GNR]

Just read it, pretty good. Stuff is finally happening, and man that page with Supes and Billy was great. The armors were a really cool move.

Dude,stuff was happening the whole time.

I enjoyed the middle part of the story where the JLA was pretty much in shambles and defeated.

[GNR]

Finally read it. Awesome book. Don't know much about Sivana but I always thought he was a lame villian. He seems pretty creepy. I hope to see more. I'm still waiting for Lex to pull his wildcard.

Yea,I'm trying to guess who the heck that is coming in the spaceship.I want to say Darkseid,but that's just because I can't think of anyone else.

[PWN3R]

Dude,stuff was happening the whole time.


Dude I just forget what happens between issues, that's why I said that.

I really need to re-read these issues.

[blksuperman2]

Yea,I'm trying to guess who the heck that is coming in the spaceship.I want to say Darkseid,but that's just because I can't think of anyone else.

I don't know if it's Darkseid. Lex likes to deal w/ people that he can control, and Darkseid is the last person that could happen to. It'll be awesome either way though.

[GNR]

I don't know if it's Darkseid. Lex likes to deal w/ people that he can control, and Darkseid is the last person that could happen to. It'll be awesome either way though.

I mean considering Ross is at the helm of this book,I was assuming it would be a classic villain,rather than someone new.

[WompuM]

Someone new? Jack Kirby created Darksied when he was writing a Jimmy Olsen book.

And who is Negative Man?

[Emerald Knight]

Negative Man is a member of the Doom patrol whose body is all wrapped in bandages, but he wears badass sunglasses. He releases a powerful "Negative Spirit," which leaves his body immobile and defenseless. In Morrison's Doom Patrol run, he was called Rebis, and was a combination of man, woman, and the negative spirit, going on existencial metaphysical tangents.

click here for more http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_Man

[WompuM]

Ah, gotchya.

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/7241_a_full.jpg
http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/7240_a_full.jpg

awesome

[blksuperman2]

I like the Lantern design. I'm not feelin' the bat for some reason.

[Emerald Knight]

The bat design is a throw-back to the batmobile colors/design in the sixties television series. It's a geek reason why I enjoy it. Lantern's just makes me think of Alan's Kingdom Come outfit.

[GNR]

Looks cool.

[SpideyInATree]

Dude I just forget what happens between issues, that's why I said that.

I really need to re-read these issues.

Yeah, that bi-monthly release can really put a damper on keeping track of what happened in the previous issue. What I usually do with miniseries or maxi-series like this is reread the entire thing once I have it all.

This series has actually turned a couple of my friends onto comics just simply because of the beautiful artwork.

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

hoping to pick the first volume up next week

[thedarks0ldier]

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Justice/Ross_Justice02.html

This is an interview Alex Ross had prior to the first issue. It's funny to listen to the interviewer's reaction when Ross tells him Aquaman is the focus of the first issue. It also clears up the Toy Man questions.

[The Leaguer]

I wonder where he fields the "is there any point to this besides showing off pretty pictures?" question.

[GNR]

Yeah, that bi-monthly release can really put a damper on keeping track of what happened in the previous issue. What I usually do with miniseries or maxi-series like this is reread the entire thing once I have it all.

This series has actually turned a couple of my friends onto comics just simply because of the beautiful artwork.


Same here.

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

anyone picked up the second HC yet?

[drastic_quench]

Hardcovers seem like throwing money away on half measures. Singles or waiting for the Absolute is the way to go.

[Eros]

To Leaguers point, what is the point behind Justice? Well besides showing off AR's amazing art, and his inability to get over a 30 year old childrens cartoon.

[TheDarkKnight_NL]

Hardcovers seem like throwing money away on half measures. Singles or waiting for the Absolute is the way to go.

i know but i got the first volume for my birthday so i plan on getting all of them now

[thedarks0ldier]

To Leaguers point, what is the point behind Justice? Well besides showing off AR's amazing art, and his inability to get over a 30 year old childrens cartoon.

To me it is a great template to base a movie off of. Hands down one of the top 3 JLA stories, and #1 in my book.

[Binker]

JUSTICE #10

Writers Jim Krueger and Alex Ross
Art Doug Braithwaite and Alex Ross
Cover by Alex Ross
Editor

PLOT:
The villains' plot to to exploit the innocent may even affect the heroes' comrades, colleagues and co-combatants!

REVIEW:
If you devided the 12 issues, you could say the third act of the entire storyline in Justice started with issue 9. And in that issue, the heroes were not going to take it anymore and they went off to fight their fight. Issue 10 starts off the finale climatic battle between the League and the Legion.

Now, this is how you write a JLA story. There is no stopping Ross from keeping on making this series good and/or great issue by issue. You get everything: the JLA fighting non-stop again the Legion of Doom, more about what Brainiac is trying to do, Joker does something which he hasn't done for a while in this series which is destroying one of the new cities, and Green Arrow and Black Canary start the rescue of the other heroes that the Legion kidnapped. This book has it all.

In the first panels where the Legion are celebrating their victory, one fo the things that caught me (I'm a guy) was how gorgeous Giganta looked in that black dress. On the same subject, I felt better seeing Ross' protrayal of her when she grew to larger size. The reason why I felt better was because when she did that before, it didn't look right to me. I thought she looked deformed and it turned me off. I was glad it wasn't really the case. But that scene also showed something else: what Brainiac was up to. Brainiac's plan invovles Aquaman' son, he wants to restart his race of Coluans and Arthur, the son, is the first of the race. And you know Aquaman will not stand and let that happen.

In this battle, we're treated with alot of great moments and fight scenes. Back at the end of issue nine, I loved the battle armors they wore and was waiting to see them fighting with them on. Some people may not have liked the idea at first, but once you read this you will begin to love the battle armor concept. Plus, since its the Metal Men in these armors, its not just the superheroes fighting the villians and taunting them (as seen when Lead taunts Grundy, and it seems at first that it was actually Superman). And you see the Doom Patrol fighting Batgirl, the Marvel Family and the Teen Titans. And I like when as the League are fighting, Giganta is above them and its like they have to make sure she doesn't stomp on them. This issue was great.

Overall, as I'll say again, this issue was great. The battle was big. And it involved everyone, hero and villian alike. People will be pleased to hear that Joker does something rather than just popping in and out all the time. He plants bombs and blows up the buildings inside one of the new cities. On a side note, when Green Arrow gives John Stewart his Lantern ring, we saw Supergirl. Her here, art-wise, is better than the picture before in Ross' book. I always felt that there was something wrong with her in that image, she's fine now.

RATING: 9/10

Next Issue: Green Lantern has his showndown with Sinestro. Captain Marvel will have his incredible victory. A challenge will occur for Aquaman. And will the villians have the upper hand still with Aquaman's son in their grasp?

[blksuperman2]

^ Nice review. I love this book.

[GNR]

T Hands down one of the top 3 JLA stories, and #1 in my book.

Definitely,still have to see how it ends,but if it continues the hotstreak it's on,then it's going to be up there with JLA Year One and New Frontier.

[GNR]

#12,the final ish will have 38 pages instead of the regular 28 for this series.

[WompuM]

This series keeps sticking its cock in my face and makes me take it. It freaking rules all the ****. It is the greatest timeless JLA story ever. all it needs is the JSA to show up. I want hourman and dr. midnite damnit.

[CaptainCanada]

anyone picked up the second HC yet?
I just did, on my second try; these things are rather poorly bound, and the second one has one side of the cover longer than the other.

Another good installment; I especially liked the Captain Marvel/Superman team-up. Also, I watched a couple of seasons of JLU in between the first and second HCs, so my knowledge of minor DC characters is much improved, which makes enjoying this story much easier.

[Kebab gud]

one of my problems with justice was the "sidekick status" of Mr. Stewart.. but it looks like he is going to save the day (or atleast 1-3 frames :P)
sweet issue.. and its nice to see Dinah using the canary cry for something other then making badguy's ears bleed..

And yet again! we see Elongated Man as something other then a joke..

[SpideyInATree]

I've really liked this maxi-series since the beginning. Solid writing and fantasmic artwork will usually make a comic book worth buying and reading. Though there are just some issues in this series that just don't really feel like they belong. I mean did these guys HAVE to do 12 issues? I feel this could have been done in 9 to 10 issues, possibly less.

I don't know.

But the latest issue was pretty awesome. I liked that little trick that Arrow pulled with Supergirl, thus causing the sweet ass splash page at the end. My friend Aaron will be pleased that the "*****" Green Lantern is getting some props.

[blksuperman2]

I've really liked this maxi-series since the beginning. Solid writing and fantasmic artwork will usually make a comic book worth buying and reading. Though there are just some issues in this series that just don't really feel like they belong. I mean did these guys HAVE to do 12 issues? I feel this could have been done in 9 to 10 issues, possibly less.

I don't know.

But the latest issue was pretty awesome. I liked that little trick that Arrow pulled with Supergirl, thus causing the sweet ass splash page at the end. My friend Aaron will be pleased that the "*****" Green Lantern is getting some props.

I'm guessing that you mean this as a joke, but I'd edit it. The mods might not see it that way.

[SpideyInATree]

Of course it's a joke. Considering that my friend Aaron is a black guy and he's the one that calls John Stewart the "*****" Green Lantern. I happen to think it's hilarious.

I refuse to edit. If one word causes mass hysteria amongst the modship than they must have forgotten an old saying that still applies to this day and age, but unfortunately has been forgotten by many... "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me".

If that word seriously makes someone mad...I feel sorry for them because they're going to have a horribly long frustrating life.

[GoldenAgeHero]

the "*****" green lantern?

i don't care if your friend is black, but i find that term pretty offensive and pretty damn ignorant. and yeah it is frustrating when a dumbass can't refer to a characters name. he resorts to actually reffering to him as "*****", a term that im really tired of hearing.

[SpideyInATree]

Oh, I'm sorry that my friend isn't an extremely cultured comic book fan. Let me go over his house and beat him like the...oh wait...that would be racist if I went over his house and beat him for something like that, wouldn't it?

Well, instead of beating him I'll burn him with a hot iron. How about that? I'll just completely take away his sense of humor because you can't seem to take seeing one single word.

Sheesh. A guy just tries to share on an Internet message board and people have their panties in a twist. "Wah, I'm tired of hearing a word". Well, stop listening, numbnuts.

[blksuperman2]

Oh, I'm sorry that my friend isn't an extremely cultured comic book fan. Let me go over his house and beat him like the...oh wait...that would be racist if I went over his house and beat him for something like that, wouldn't it?

Well, instead of beating him I'll burn him with a hot iron. How about that? I'll just completely take away his sense of humor because you can't seem to take seeing one single word.

Sheesh. A guy just tries to share on an Internet message board and people have their panties in a twist. "Wah, I'm tired of hearing a word". Well, stop listening, numbnuts.

Um, think about what you're saying. It's absurd to think that people on the internet are going to get an inside joke between you and your friend.

[SpideyInATree]

Dude, I know what I'm saying....I typed it out.

Understand what I'm saying. He has a sense of humor, as do I. So you and GAH don't have a sense of humor?

He sees John Stewart and he jokingly says, "The ***** Green Lantern saves the day" or whatever phrase he uses. It's not an inside joke because he does it around tons of other people. And, I guess we're all just a bunch of deadbeats here in Pittsburgh, people LAUGH! Wow. People with a sense of humor and not with a giant stick up their ass.

Just like he jokes about how there needs to be a ***** Spider-Man. He says that Supreme Power gave him his ***** Batman and ***** Flash. But he needs a ***** Spider-Man. See, now I'm just being overly zealous with the *****. Sorry.

But, yeah...it's just a joke and it's not even an inside joke. It's just him busting balls because there are tons and tons of Green Lanterns and only one of them is black, heh. But yeah...

Oh, and did I mention that this friend of mine...is BLACK, right? I mean it wouldn't really be much of a joke if it wasn't a black guy. But, yeah, I guess people are just crazy prudes? Did the Bush administration really have THAT much affect on people?

[blksuperman2]

Dude, I know what I'm saying....I typed it out.

Understand what I'm saying. He has a sense of humor, as do I. So you and GAH don't have a sense of humor?

He sees John Stewart and he jokingly says, "The ***** Green Lantern saves the day" or whatever phrase he uses. It's not an inside joke because he does it around tons of other people. And, I guess we're all just a bunch of deadbeats here in Pittsburgh, people LAUGH! Wow. People with a sense of humor and not with a giant stick up their ass.

Just like he jokes about how there needs to be a ***** Spider-Man. He says that Supreme Power gave him his ***** Batman and ***** Flash. But he needs a ***** Spider-Man. See, now I'm just being overly zealous with the *****. Sorry.

But, yeah...it's just a joke and it's not even an inside joke. It's just him busting balls because there are tons and tons of Green Lanterns and only one of them is black, heh. But yeah...

Oh, and did I mention that this friend of mine...is BLACK, right? I mean it wouldn't really be much of a joke if it wasn't a black guy. But, yeah, I guess people are just crazy prudes? Did the Bush administration really have THAT much affect on people?


WOW,:wow: I was given you the benefit of the doubt. I thought I could have an intelligent conversation with you.

How wrong of me.

[GoldenAgeHero]

Um, think about what you're saying. It's absurd to think that people on the internet are going to get an inside joke between you and your friend.


it's not even an inside joke let alone a funny one at that. just plain dumb ignorance. ***** spiderman? ***** batman? see these jokes are'nt funny, they're are'nt jokes in the first place, just words of a dumbass.

let me put it this way, there are things that people say that really gets on your nerves and everything they say annoys the **** out of you. well thats your friend, spidey. and yeah i guess your buddy does need to be cultured.

[batnkevlar]

Yeah, I must say, those aren't jokes... they're completely devoid of wit...

[The Question]

it's not even an inside joke let alone a funny one at that. just plain dumb ignorance. ***** spiderman? ***** batman? see these jokes are'nt funny, they're are'nt jokes in the first place, just words of a dumbass.

let me put it this way, there are things that people say that really gets on your nerves and everything they say annoys the **** out of you. well thats your friend, spidey. and yeah i guess your buddy does need to be cultured.

How is it ignorant? It may be lacking in a certain amount of refinement and subtlety, but it's far from ignorant.

[drastic_quench]

This thread just got jacked.

[Darthphere]

LOL! GAH the guy who constantly talks about taking a **** in people's mouths is offended. Hilarious.

[thedarks0ldier]

I can't shut up about this book or its potential to do justice (no pun intended) to the JLA on the big screen. I really think that this is the way to go and that it should just be adapted as an origin story.

[SpideyInATree]

LOL! GAH the guy who constantly talks about taking a **** in people's mouths is offended. Hilarious.

Yeah, I know. Disgustingly ironic.

[Not Jake]

i don't care if your friend is black, but i find that term pretty offensive and pretty damn ignorant. and yeah it is frustrating when a dumbass can't refer to a characters name. he resorts to actually reffering to him as "*****", a term that im really tired of hearing.
***** please.:whatever:

[PWN3R]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/c/4/6/c467b48a877879f10197ef3d4397e688.gif

[Not Jake]

hahahaha, it's good because Punch-Out is full of racial stereotypes anyway.:o

[Darthphere]

***** please.:whatever:

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/c/4/6/c467b48a877879f10197ef3d4397e688.gif

Epic.

[blksuperman2]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/c/4/6/c467b48a877879f10197ef3d4397e688.gif


Now that's hilarious. see some people just aren't funny.

[The Squirrel]

oooooooooooook...

Back on topic.

JUSTICE has been stellar from the beginning.

The new issue was cool.