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Imagine if Superman had left Oa and both Green Lanterns had been killed by Darkseid. I assume that he returned to Oa after J'onn died to help defeat Darkseid.
The Justice League disbanded when their last mission went terribly wrong, and Martian Manhunter paid the ultimate price. But the team learns that time is a circle, and their last mission on Apokolips holds more than just the key to protecting a war criminal and completing their mission, it tells the story of how we lost J’onn…and why Superman holds Batman responsible!
Justice League: Last Ride #4 is an epic tale of universal proportions. These heroes have been in battles before, and the readers have seen them in some chaotic, magnificent wars. Zdarsky, Mendona, and Angiolini create a fight not only surpass those in its spectacle but bring planets worth of heart and pain into it as well. The soul of these characters has been exposed and killed, leaving broken shells behind. It could have been so easy for the focal point of this series to be that first Apokolips fight which led to the end of the team. But showing what happens years after that event makes the pain hurt even more. The exploration of what guilt and trauma can do to a family unfolds into a heartbreaking comic. Read Full Review
Justice League: Last Ride #4 is the best issue yet of this fantastic miniseries. Zdarsky and Mendoca have given us a story that puts the regular Justice League title to shame. DC should really try to woo Zdarsky into signing on as the League's regular writer. Read Full Review
Last Ride keeps shifting the expectations for this mini-series as it finds yet another level to take this terrific series. Read Full Review
We've seen a lot of superhero deaths over the years, but few are as affecting as this one"and few deliver the emotional gut punch that has ripped the team apart ever since then. Read Full Review
Mendonca delivers some impressive imagery throughout the issue. There are some great action beats throughout and the drama of the visuals are engaging. Read Full Review
Issue after issue, Zdarsky formats these books with "Before" taking place in the first half of the issue, showing us events in the past, and "Now" showing us the present. This structure is really effective in informing the new narrative by giving context from the past. It's like a recap of a story we haven't read before, and it always makes things in the present hit harder than they would have if we just learned about all of this in some exposition. Read Full Review
The Art has been stunning throughout each issue. The writing's like getting a ton of different presents on Christmas, where each one has you feel a rush of different emotions. Justice League: Last Ride #4 is really going to make you want to keep reading! Read Full Review
Mysteries continue to loom, but there's now a clear direction and plenty of context for readers to dig into. As Justice League: Last Ride ceases any hesitation, it appears the best moments of this story still lie ahead. Read Full Review
It's a good book, but this still needs more focus and more plot development in the present day parts. I don't like how Zdarsky writes Superman at all, but I do appreciate that he writes the fallen hero's ultimate sacrifice with so much respect and reverence, and that the other characters all feel like themselves. The artwork is fantastic this time around and truly something to behold. I recommend this book if you're looking for a different kind of Justice League story and can put up with Superman's antics, although I suppose that if you still aren't reading this, it's best to just wait for the trade at this point. You're really going to want to have the full story, rather than jumping on now. Read Full Review
While we get some big reveals in this issue, they didn't elevate a book that I have struggled to enjoy. The overall narrative of past and present is a bit scattered still, and overall, I find the book boring. There is still time to turn it around, but I am worried that this is an Elseworlds story that didn't need to be told. Read Full Review
Really enjoyed this issue. Seeing the other "big bads" besides Darkseid show up really elevated the story for me. And Martian Manhunter really stole the show.
Great. Just great. Nothing to add
This was a huge step up from the last issue or so. I really enjoyed the emotional element. It really worked for me. This is what I expect from Zdarsky.
Now this brings some context and reaffirmation on what I said last time. Superman and Batman's character dynamic remains impressive with how Superman trusted Batman to be his buffer on his shortcomings. Which again, Superman is a boy scout not a good soldier. He's very human in this depiction when it comes to a feeling of helplessness and the narrative of being a paragon. And why his feelings against Batman feel so believable; when the buffer fails Superman blames Batman for failing the role he relied so much on. Now sins past might be the only thing that can allow the League to fight back.
I like this story, has good character dynamic and great art as well as action. Honestly can't believe what caused Martian Manhunter's demise. If stories are out of canon then this allows writers to go out of their way and be more creative.
Damn, with the way Clark has been acting all series I wouldve thought Bruce wouldve been way more responsible for J’onn’s death
J'onn's sacrifice was well done by Zdarsky. It will be interesting to see how the rest of this run plays out with the big bads introduced in this issue.
Not as good as previous issues but still better than Bendis’ run.
This is slowly becoming a mess, and now that we know what happened with J'ohn, Superman's behavior is kind of over the top
I really don't get the high ratings for this. Sure, it had Mongul and Cyborg Superman in it but there's nothing great here. We still know very little about the main plot, the characters are pretty bland. "Not great, not terrible" kinda fits here.
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