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It's the same artist from the Jeremy Adams Jay Garrick Flash book. He's did a great job on that too.
THE NEW ERA OF THE JSA BEGINS HERE! Long-time fan favorite characters Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Jade, Obsidian, Jesse Quick, Hourman, Ted Grant, and Sandman are all back on the roster as DC's first super team faces their greatest and most personal challenge yet. Will golden age ideals hold true in a world recovering from the events of Absolute Power? Or do they need a more hardcore approach to stand a chance against the new Injustice Society of America?
JSA #1 tells a story across generations. Through the old and the young come what feels like separate books. The trapped heroes are more recognizable, with indestructible relationships and a nobility that fits their heritage. Read Full Review
Lemire's comics are usually slow-burns, but this is anything but we're off to a big start with a ton of potential here. Read Full Review
JSA #1 is the fresh start the Justice Society needed, as Jeff Lemire and Diego Orlotegui pushes the team in a new era. If DC were to pick books that serve as a representation of its "All-In" era, this would be at the top of the list. Read Full Review
The new era of the JSA is hit with an ethical onslaught in this debut chapter. Lemires writing poses a rift in the ideals of heroics for the classic team. Olortegui and Guerrero construct the vintage feel associated with the legendary team. Readers will want to make a point to see how things play out from here. Read Full Review
Overall, JSA #1 is a fantastic start to a new era for the team. Lemire's writing and Jann's art bring the classic heroes to life, making this a must-read for fans of the Justice Society and DC Comics in general. Read Full Review
JSA #1 is an ambitious first issue that wastes no time getting into the thick of it. Jeff Lemire does an excellent job of blending eighty years of history with the current state of the DC Universe without losing the reader. This feels like a modern series that is attempting to answer the questions that arose after Absolute Power. Read Full Review
JSA #1 isn't a bad start but it's also not inviting to new readers. I generally have no idea who these characters are let alone the conflicts they have with each other leaving me generally in the dark for personal one-on-one scenes that rely heavily on all of that. The comic feels like a continuation of what's come before instead of using what has come before as something it can tease, wink, and nod to, while still being a welcoming read for those that are new. JSA #1 is for the hardcore fans only at this point. Read Full Review
JSA #1brings the Justice Society back to the forefront in a big way as they tackle conflict from within and without. Jeff Lemire gives multiple characters we haven't seen in a while a moment to shine, and the mysteries plaguing the group are interesting. That said, Lemire pushes the bicker button a little too hard, and Ortegui's art looks rushed in spots. Read Full Review
JSA #1 is mixed bag. I want to love it, but half the issue focuses on inner conflict that seems to come from nowhere and isn't set up effectively if it is all part of the villain plot. Olortegui does a nice job with the storytelling and Lemire references a whole lot of history. It's not hard to see the multiple specific eras he is referencing. I hope this issue can be reassessed as this first arc unfolds. Read Full Review
Decent enough issue. Added 0.5 extra because I love JSA.
I think the artist is going to polish his already great art as the series goes by. He has that kind of up-and-coming energy.
Great characterization. Good setup. Ideal lineup. I am sold.
Ah yes, the critics that don't understand the Lemire slow build.
another strong debut issue so far. Art grew on me.
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