A review by seejeremyread
Earth 2, Vol. 1: The Gathering by James Robinson

3.0

I enjoyed this compilation of first six issues of DC's New 52 EARTH 2 series-- enjoyed, but didn't LOVE. There was nothing specifically wrong in it for me-- I bought it because I was very much interested in the updates and rebranding of familiar Golden Age heroes like Alan Scott's Green Lantern or Al Pratt's Atom. I was also a big fan of James Robinson's STARMAN series in the 1990s, so I thought this was a surefire hit...and maybe it will be eventually. The biggest problem for me with this book, and perhaps comics in general anymore, is the pacing. "Less is less" seems to be the motto and it just didn't feel enough "happened" in this initial run of the series. The stage is set well and at least two characters get well-developed origins, but several other characters and plot points are just glanced over or are given the "cameo" treatment. In short, I would read EARTH 2, Volume 2 when it comes out, but I'm not sure I would buy it.