JSA #1

Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Diego Olortegui Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: November 6, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 14 User Reviews: 24
8.4Critic Rating
7.8User Rating

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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?

  • 10
    Dark Knight News - Kendra Smart Nov 23, 2024

    Jeff Lemire and team give an exciting and out the park opening to this next stage for the JSA with JSA #1. It is genuinely like watching a movie as it opens. There is tension and suspense, old enemies as well as new. Seeing ourselves in heroes that inspire, or knowing their pain through the lows. Favorites in peril and new faces stepping up to earn their flowers in the heat of the leadership roles now upon them. It is the thrill of adventure and action, the suspense and intrigue of the core of what a hero is, their purpose. Read Full Review

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 9.5
    SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen Nov 12, 2024

    The art in the second part of the book was also a highlight, showing the original JSA members in action. However, we're still left wondering where they are and how this ties into the main storyline. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 9.0
    AIPT - Collier Jennings Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 8.8
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 8.7
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 8.5
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Nov 7, 2024

    The issue ends with a solid cliffhanger as Lemire immediately dives into a staple of any extended JSA run. This title has some promise. Hopefully it can continuing delivering on it going forward. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Comic Book Spot - Melissa Casper Nov 9, 2024

    It's a shakier start than many past returns of the Justice Society, but JSA #1 is promising enough that I'll stick around and see what happens next! Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson Nov 11, 2024

    If not thrilled with the coloring, or the possible face/heel turn hidden inside, but this is a real return of the JSA, avoiding the pitfalls of the previous series with seeming ease, and making me want more of Lemire's Justice Society Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Watch - Kevin Rossi Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 7.0
    Graphic Policy - Brett Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 7.0
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Nov 6, 2024

    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

  • 5.0
    DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd Nov 6, 2024

    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

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