Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go sleep with my lights on and hope that The Batman Who Laughs isn't out side my door…… Read Full Review

Mikel Janins art is very interesting. That sounds like a hedged compliment, but I mean it in a positive way. On the one hand, it feels very precise and restrained. But that quality simply serves to highlight the moments when it becomes extreme. The evil Batmans tongue scene, for example, and the great use of changing camera angles when Cheetah is in pursuit. Read Full Review

If you haven't been reading Justice League, this is the perfect place to start. Read Full Review

Much like the last issue to focus on the Legion of Doom, this is an intriguing issue. While it doesn't offer much in terms of action, I'm certain it will play an integral role in the stories to come. It's almost like we as the reader are psychologists gaining crucial insight into the minds of monsters. It's a little scary, but you'll find yourself coming back for more. Read Full Review

Justice League #8 used the evilest villains of the DC Multiverse to conduct a case study on trust. I think it's safe to say that there isn't much of it to go around. And with The Batman Who Laughs rearing his creepy ass head, the Justice League & the Legion of Doom are both in for some trouble. Read Full Review

Justice League stands uncontested as the flagship DC comics title, while remaining accessible to readers of all varieties. With the next arc leading into the upcoming Justice League/Aquaman Drowned Earth crossover mini-event, the series is pulling no stops as it races forward into the next epic adventure. Read Full Review

I thoroughlyenjoyed part two more than part one of this series.Mikel Jann's visuals complement Tynion's narrative very well. The story moves fluidly with Scott Snyder's originalstory instead of distancing itself. I understand that it can be a welcome change to get the villains' perspective, but it's also important to share the stage. Well done,James Tynion IV! Read Full Review

I was very impressed by the events of Justice League #8. I can't say that I was very invested in the series at the start, but reaching this point in the plot I have to say that this is exciting. Some people will root for the heroes, but I found myself oddly captivated by the ambition of the villains. They are playing a dangerous game, and for better or worse you want to see what happens when their plans are followed through to the end. Read Full Review

This issue delivers a lot of info while getting under your skin with the Batman Who Laughs. Read Full Review

If Snyder and Tynion are going for blockbuster storytelling, they're definitely succeeding. Read Full Review

James Tynion IV gives us another Legion of Doom issue and instead of a cool down, it's a jump start to gaining some overall knowledge and setting things up going forward.  In a series that may have been getting too big for its own good, this issue tightens up the focus and that's a good thing.  We still have mysteries to solve, but the path to those mysteries is a little bit clearer now. Read Full Review

Janin has some amazing art in this issue and I love how big and detailed the backgrounds are rendered. There's an amazing attention to detail and it definitely complements the rich story that is being presented. Can't wait to see what happens next. Read Full Review

This title is absolutely living up to its potential. This is the most exciting the League's adventures have been since Morrison's JLA. Read Full Review

Justice League #8 aka another installment to the Legion of Doom's side of the equation is an issue that pushes the book forward with its history, villains, and main story all contributing to the overall narrative of Justice League. Read Full Review

The "Legion of Doom" storyline is a jigsaw puzzle that we watch James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin assemble, a spectator sport where we try to guess the final picture before all the pieces are in place. Fortunately, the picture so far is intriguing, and the puzzlers are putting it together with enough panache to keep us watching. Read Full Review

And the art crackles. But there wasn't that breathless feel I have had after the League focused issues. I thought I wanted a pause and some exposition. Maybe I didn't? Read Full Review

Justice League #8 accomplishes exactly what it needs to in binding multiple stories together and building plenty of tension for what comes next. Read Full Review

I was a bit skeptical about these Legion-centric interludes, but I am ready to eat my words after reading Justice League #8. Read Full Review

This issue will most likely read a bit better in trades, where the fuller story comes together. At the time being this issue is worth picking up for the Batman Who Laughs alone. Some great questions posed here that will hopefully have some great payoff down the line. Read Full Review

"Justice League" #8's fascinating portrayal of Lex Luthor makes for a solid, more contained entry into the series. Read Full Review

Overall: Justice League #8 is a well written issue. Readers who have been enjoying Snyder's story will enjoy the extra layers that Tynion brings with this issue. Readers who like a slower paced and more cerebral read with good character work will also enjoy this issue. However, readers who prefer lots of plot progression will be sorely disappointed with this issue. As will action junkies who like plenty of excitement and fighting in their comics. Read Full Review

Justice League #8 isn't quite what I wanted at the moment, but it's still quite good"much better, in fact, than Tynion's last issue on the title. The writing is tighter, the artwork from Jann and Cox is attractive and functional, and Napolitano's letters are readable and logically-placed. You could do much worse than this, and if you're followingJustice League, you should pick this one up. Read Full Review

The Justice League is one of DC's top-tier books, especially with the level of talent and the key characters that feature every month. At times, I do feel that the books are written with trades in mind. This series also can feel like setup on top of setup, though with a cast of characters to work with there are minor elements of closure. Moving forward, the Totality and the Source Wall has to come to a head, given as this book seemingly exists without the continuity framework of the core characters own books. Read Full Review

Another one-shot with guest writer James Tynion IV leaves me wanting with lackluster art and color and about a third of the book a little boring to read. Still, a good chunk is worthwhile and fans of the Batman Who Laughs should still get plenty of enjoyment. Read Full Review

This issue is all set up for three different things; Drowned Earth, The Batman Who Laughs, and a Starman. Which leads me to believe he will also be getting a book to focus on him in the future. Despite all the setup, this did have some enjoyable moments. Read Full Review

Great, but I don't like Snyder taking some issues off

Justice League #8 picks up immediately with the cliffhanger that the previous issue ended on. Lex Luthor has imprisoned The Batman Who Laughs beneath the base of the Legion of Doom.

The issue is primarily a dialogue between the two villains. It's not an action-heavy issue but still manages to be interesting. The Batman Who Laughs is a fun character and it's interesting to see James Tynion's take on the character.

The downside is that in this issue Bruce sounds more like Joker in a Bat suit rather a Jokerize Bruce Wayne. Nevertheless, the issue is solid as the series pivots into its second major story arc. I'm still unacceptably behind on this comic which is a shame because every issue has been really good. 


The art direction is on par with the rest of the series. There isn't much action in the issue but what's there is fantastic. There is an amazing scene with Black Manta and Cheetah that deserves mention. The colors are great and although the book does have some lull's the issue is worth your time. Nothing is particularly bad, the comic just seems uneventful despite the hype surrounding the interaction between Lex and The evil Batman. more

Even though the action focuses only on a part of the overall extensive cast of heroes and villains, the issue is as multilayered and complex as its predecessors. One thing that has changed, is the general scale of events - and I welcome that, because as much as I liked the first arc of this run, there's no denying it was rather overwhelming. To some at first, to others completely.
Having a bit more breathing room, and focusing on separate characters interacting with each other most definitely is a good thing.

Tynion is paralleling Snyder's voice and style, and that's rather impressive. I also enjoyed Janin working with so many heroes/villains. Like most issues in the series, it could do with some editing.

from a base of 6, this gets a rating of: 7.
+1 because: the art was definitely above average.

THE GOOD:

-James Tynion IV is a much better writer for Justice League than Scott Snyder. He doesn't have characters that are practically a joke or a weird sense of humor that doesn't really fit the series.

-Mikel Janin is a great artist. I hope to see more collaborations with Tynion in the future.

-I think Starman's story was pretty interesting. It's a shame we didn't get to see more, but its a nice tease for now.

-The Batman who Laughs was both well-written and well-drawn. Not saying any other character wasn't, just thought the Batman who Laughs was a standout.

THE BAD:

-This issue was only slightly forgettable. It didn't pack the punch that the previous issue did. It was mainly exposition and setup, but it's still a good second part of Legion of Doom

-I am genuinely taking off points because the at the bottom of the last page of this issue, it reads, "Next: the Road to Drowned Earth Begins." Shout-out to Comix4fever for pointing that out to me. more

The story continues to be convoluted and dense. So far the real star of these 9 issues is Lex Luthor. They would have been better off calling this Legion of Doom.
Snyder continues to think the Batman Who Laughs is a fascinating creation. It’s not. In its own way it’s as disastrous a creation as Nazi Cap. You should always believe that in any universe Bruce Wayne would be Bruce Wayne.
The concepts are interesting and yes, thought provoking, but then we get into an Aquaman oriented story to tie in with the upcoming movie.
The heroes hardly get any exposure. I think Superman and Wonder Woman don’t get to say a word in the entire issue.
Ambitious but misguided.

DC should just completely forget the "Batman Who Laughs" and that whole pile of garbage that was Metal!

I typically really like anything written by Tynion, but he had nothing to work with here.