THE JSA, CORNERED BY KOBRA! The JSA have a lead on a KOBRA facility preparing for their next terrorist attack. But which faction of the team will make it to the facility first, and what will it mean for the future of the world's first super-team?!
Lemire's run on this title is radically different from Johns' and plays on many of the tropes Lemire worked with in Black Hammer. It's a really good fit for these characters, who stand apart from the rest of the heroes in the DCU and have a dynamic that isn't like any other DC team book. Read Full Review
Overall, JSA #5 is a solid installment that delves into the complexities of the Justice Society. It's a character-driven story that emphasizes the challenges of maintaining unity and the importance of confronting internal conflicts. Fans of the JSA and those who appreciate nuanced storytelling will find this issue engaging. The focus on character drama over pure action means this issue is building to a larger event, and is very good at doing so. Read Full Review
The march to Ragnark continues with a fast moving chapter. Lemire packs the writing with a dire feel. Olortegui returns to construct a path where the heroes may not make it out in one piece. If looking for a classic superhero saga, look no further. Read Full Review
With JSA #5, this series is falling into place. This issue is well balanced and moves things forward. There are some misgivings with the internal conflict, but it's outweighed by the rest of the issue as well as a solid tease for which JSAer will die next issue. May be over with the pains of childbirth with this series. Read Full Review
JSA #5 is a fun piece of the larger first arc of JSA. The climax inches ever closer, and I can not wait to see the culmination of the soon-to-be interwoven storylines. Read Full Review
Read with other issues in the ongoing Ragnarok storyline, JSA #5 is an exciting issue with notable character moments. As a standalone issue, though, its much less effective. And as an early issue in a new team series that features (between heroes and villains) a dozen consequential characters, it is difficult to follow or invest in. Read Full Review
In Lemire we trust!
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