mapatchli's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
al_capwned's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I think I can tolerate 90s superhero comics less and less as time goes by. I'm getting dizzy.
vernip's review against another edition
3.0
Ah. This is where Tomorrow Woman came from. Would've been nice to know about this before I read "Trinity."
Also, never disrespect the boxing glove arrow.
Also, never disrespect the boxing glove arrow.
erissa_lestrange's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
giordibooks's review
4.0
Considero que los comics de la JLA por algún motivo siempre son buenos y dignos de las cuatro estrellas.
Va a haber spoilers adelante.
Creo que algo que me gusto fue el misterio que se manejo con la llegada de esta nueva raza que parecía hacer el bien aunque eventualmente eso terminaría no siendo cierto. Pero a veces este concepto puede ser demasiado visto. Como por ejemplo ya lo vimos en Justicia parte uno y dos con los villanos fingiendo que estaban haciendo el bien cuando al final resultaba que no era así. Pero en fin, en general siento que me gusto mucho el concepto de estos alienígenas, si creo que me hubiera gustado un poco mas de desarrollo con respecto a ellos porque al final terminan cayendo en el genérico tropo de villanos que quieren conquistar a la Tierra porque si.
Aunque lo que si me gusto fue ver la forma en como uno a uno la liga de la justicia iban logrando sobrellevar a los diversos obstáculos que planteaban estos alienígenas pero que también a veces se debían de juntar para poder sortear obstáculos primarios para luego por separado enfrentarse a los obstáculos propios. Wonder Woman y Aquaman tuvieron interacciones interesantes con la postura de Aquaman de no meterse en conflictos de la Tierra. Así como también Kyle contra Wally debido a la sensación de resentimiento que Wally tiene con que Kyle haya tomado el manto de Green Lantern de manos de Hal Jordan luego de que el se volviera corrupto por Parallax. Batman y Superman obviamente siempre tienen interacciones interesantes, y sobre todo ver como Batman sorprendía a cada miembro cuando lo dieron por muerto demuestra que no se debe desestimar al caballero oscuro rápidamente.
El que mas me sorprendió fue el Detective Marciano. Al principio no entendía porque se uniría a ellos, y aquí es donde entra el spoiler, pero cuando Batman mencionó que su debilidad era el fuego supe que eran marcianos. De todas formas algo no me cuadraba y luego cuando se reveló que eran marcianos blancos y que John claramente no iría a unirse a ellos me gusto el papel que el jugó en todo este asunto.
Va a haber spoilers adelante.
Creo que algo que me gusto fue el misterio que se manejo con la llegada de esta nueva raza que parecía hacer el bien aunque eventualmente eso terminaría no siendo cierto. Pero a veces este concepto puede ser demasiado visto. Como por ejemplo ya lo vimos en Justicia parte uno y dos con los villanos fingiendo que estaban haciendo el bien cuando al final resultaba que no era así. Pero en fin, en general siento que me gusto mucho el concepto de estos alienígenas, si creo que me hubiera gustado un poco mas de desarrollo con respecto a ellos porque al final terminan cayendo en el genérico tropo de villanos que quieren conquistar a la Tierra porque si.
Aunque lo que si me gusto fue ver la forma en como uno a uno la liga de la justicia iban logrando sobrellevar a los diversos obstáculos que planteaban estos alienígenas pero que también a veces se debían de juntar para poder sortear obstáculos primarios para luego por separado enfrentarse a los obstáculos propios. Wonder Woman y Aquaman tuvieron interacciones interesantes con la postura de Aquaman de no meterse en conflictos de la Tierra. Así como también Kyle contra Wally debido a la sensación de resentimiento que Wally tiene con que Kyle haya tomado el manto de Green Lantern de manos de Hal Jordan luego de que el se volviera corrupto por Parallax. Batman y Superman obviamente siempre tienen interacciones interesantes, y sobre todo ver como Batman sorprendía a cada miembro cuando lo dieron por muerto demuestra que no se debe desestimar al caballero oscuro rápidamente.
El que mas me sorprendió fue el Detective Marciano. Al principio no entendía porque se uniría a ellos, y aquí es donde entra el spoiler, pero cuando Batman mencionó que su debilidad era el fuego supe que eran marcianos. De todas formas algo no me cuadraba y luego cuando se reveló que eran marcianos blancos y que John claramente no iría a unirse a ellos me gusto el papel que el jugó en todo este asunto.
lindakat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Pretty good. I liked the 'human' nature of the characters and the witty banter between some of the characters more than the storyline itself. For me it became too much/farfetched with the angel storyline and the invaders from outer space deadset on colonising America.
thebass1125's review against another edition
3.0
Some fun Morrison philosophizing, but the sloppy art and really retrograde treatment of Wonder Woman take it down a notch.
virginiaduan's review against another edition
3.0
The story itself was interesting, but I found myself constantly distracted by Wonder Woman. What was she wearing? How did it stay on? I mean, really! The bustier was seriously LOW and the underwear - SO HIGH!! How could she possibly fight without being incredibly uncomfortable or worried about flopping out or flossing herself? (Is that TMI?)
At any rate, good story.
At any rate, good story.
life_of_karrot's review against another edition
3.0
Solid invasion story. Good questioning of the efforts of superheroes. Nailed the characterisation of pretty much all 7 JLA members. Interesting villain match-ups. Batman is the coolest.
sans's review against another edition
4.0
I've figured it out. I finally know the key to enjoying Morrison's work. Completely let go of any sense of reality (yes, I do know how that sounds in the context of comic books, just go with me on this) and expect weirdness on a massive scale. Expect the ridiculous, expect over the top and insane. Expect to be left with questions and feeling like you've missed something, an inside joke that careened past your head. You were too busy looking at the right hand that you didn't notice what he did with the left one.
Of course, there is a very strong possibility that I'm dim when it comes to...well, a lot of things (pretty sure this is a known fact tbh). There are some authors that are on a different level than the one I operate one, both in comics and in literature (can I blame the fact that I have to use the analytical side of my brain all day for my job?). I'm not going to connect to some writers like I do with others. Morrison is not a Tomasi or an Orlando or a Bendis, Hickman, Tynion IV, etc. I won't "get" what everyone is trying to say all the time.
It's also that an author will not always doing the same thing all the time. Morrison created Damian Wayne, one of my favorite characters. I loved the [b:Batman and Son|440960|Batman and Son|Grant Morrison|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328217465s/440960.jpg|2189612] arc, it worked for me. But he also created the [b:New X-Men: Omnibus|22365|New X-Men Omnibus|Grant Morrison|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1167348918s/22365.jpg|23391], filled stories and characters that I had a very difficult time connecting with, and [b:Absolute All-Star Superman|7719640|Absolute All-Star Superman|Grant Morrison|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1374351837s/7719640.jpg|10465171], a book that I didn't appreciate until I saw the animated film version of it and found myself frowning over and saying "the book was so much better, it was bigger and crazier and makes you feel so much more".
With this book, the crazy genius of Morrison starts to really shine through for me. I got to read about the JLA fighting a Martian invasion, an android that developed it's own code of ethics, an angelic battle, and a computerized dream sequence of what-if elseworlds. At first, I tried to make sense of it all, to keep it "real" despite Superman's goddamned mullet. When he turned blue and had white energy constantly spilling from his eyes, I realized I just needed to let go and enjoy the crazy train.
In a sense, I almost feel like reading this made me a better comics reader in general. Not all stories are going to fit in neat little boxes and be full of character development and searing social commentary. While those are important and I love them dearly, I realized maybe they aren't the only reason comic books and graphic novels are so great. Maybe it's that they let you switch off your expectations and take you on wild adventures, tearing through boundaries of the unbelievable while maintaining the fun and near-child-like wonder that sequential art can give the reader. Maybe having someone writing bigger than life characters and stranger than fiction stories that perhaps aren't supposed to make sense is just as important.
So yeah. This wasn't amazing in itself, but it's a big step for me on a personal level and really, what else could you ask for in a book?
Of course, there is a very strong possibility that I'm dim when it comes to...well, a lot of things (pretty sure this is a known fact tbh). There are some authors that are on a different level than the one I operate one, both in comics and in literature (can I blame the fact that I have to use the analytical side of my brain all day for my job?). I'm not going to connect to some writers like I do with others. Morrison is not a Tomasi or an Orlando or a Bendis, Hickman, Tynion IV, etc. I won't "get" what everyone is trying to say all the time.
It's also that an author will not always doing the same thing all the time. Morrison created Damian Wayne, one of my favorite characters. I loved the [b:Batman and Son|440960|Batman and Son|Grant Morrison|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328217465s/440960.jpg|2189612] arc, it worked for me. But he also created the [b:New X-Men: Omnibus|22365|New X-Men Omnibus|Grant Morrison|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1167348918s/22365.jpg|23391], filled stories and characters that I had a very difficult time connecting with, and [b:Absolute All-Star Superman|7719640|Absolute All-Star Superman|Grant Morrison|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1374351837s/7719640.jpg|10465171], a book that I didn't appreciate until I saw the animated film version of it and found myself frowning over and saying "the book was so much better, it was bigger and crazier and makes you feel so much more".
With this book, the crazy genius of Morrison starts to really shine through for me. I got to read about the JLA fighting a Martian invasion, an android that developed it's own code of ethics, an angelic battle, and a computerized dream sequence of what-if elseworlds. At first, I tried to make sense of it all, to keep it "real" despite Superman's goddamned mullet. When he turned blue and had white energy constantly spilling from his eyes, I realized I just needed to let go and enjoy the crazy train.
In a sense, I almost feel like reading this made me a better comics reader in general. Not all stories are going to fit in neat little boxes and be full of character development and searing social commentary. While those are important and I love them dearly, I realized maybe they aren't the only reason comic books and graphic novels are so great. Maybe it's that they let you switch off your expectations and take you on wild adventures, tearing through boundaries of the unbelievable while maintaining the fun and near-child-like wonder that sequential art can give the reader. Maybe having someone writing bigger than life characters and stranger than fiction stories that perhaps aren't supposed to make sense is just as important.
So yeah. This wasn't amazing in itself, but it's a big step for me on a personal level and really, what else could you ask for in a book?