This was so awesome! It made me super excited about comicsagain! Everything ran so smoothly and flawlessly I breezed through the wholeissue. Each character's personality was perfectly done and brought such aspecial element to this comic. This is the Harley I've been waiting to show up.The characters interacting with each other drew me into their world. For thefirst event of Rebirth it has everything you'd want. A clash of heroes in villains.Bad guys you haven't seen in a while. An actual suspenseful plot. Perfecto. Read Full Review

Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #2 is another exciting chapter. More action and "less" story isn't a problem here, especially with the title being a weekly book. Pick a side if you want, but I have a feeling they'll be coming together to take down a greater threat. Read Full Review

What the Justice League vs. Suicide Squad event proves is the fans don't need a thousand stories within a story"sometimes all it takes is a simple clash between good, evil and the something in between. Let's hope that the DC execs take some notes from this epic event and apply it to some other Rebirth titles. Read Full Review

The one and only caveat I have is that Amanda Waller is looking a bit too svelte, especially on the last page. Rebirth brought back the heavy woman we all knew and loved/hated. Please dont make her a Barbie doll again. Read Full Review

There was a lot of excitement about this mini-series when it was announced and thus far Williams has not disappointed. He has picked up on the characterization established in the ongoingJustice LeagueandSuicide Squadseries’ and used them to seamlessly craft a new story. The art by Tony S. Daniel and Alex Sinclair is, as usual, the phenomenal work that is expected from these two industry stars. With four issues left in the series, there are many directions that the story can take, but if the quality remains the same as the first two entries, then I don’t think any fan will be disappointed. Read Full Review

Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #2 shook things up. Things could have ended any number of ways, but this is what we got and it was nothing like you could have predicted for what happens when these two teams clash. So far Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad is shaping up to be worth the risk DC has taken for their first big crossover event. Read Full Review

We get the feeling that Maxwell Lord's plan is going to become the glue that brings the Justice League and the Suicide Squad together very soon. He's only just assembled his own team, but there's definitely something a little more nefarious behind the scenes. Whilst the ending is the only part that really carries the main story forward, this issue is definitely enjoyable just for the clash of these heroes and villains. There's definitely something bigger on the horizon in this series, and we can't wait to find out what it is. Read Full Review

The issue ends on a pretty surprising note. One that takes this crossover to a whole new level. So far this crossover is delivering the goods despite the musical chairs art. Read Full Review

Justice League vs. Suicide Squad'sstory continues to build in this issue and while it serves more to reveal additional plot points, it continues to be executed in a way that keeps the reader engaged and interested. The artwork is lush and detailed with a vibrant use of color. Definitely becoming a must read. Read Full Review

Overall this issue was an interesting and fun read. It propelled the story forward, never felt stagnant or forced and provided the reader with enough information to get them to get the next issue. The panels and story flowed together seamlessly making it a page turner. It was fun to watch the heroes face off against the anti-heroes and not be sure of who to root for. The team behind this issue and arc did an amazing job and I look forward to seeing what happens in the next issue. Read Full Review

Over all, this is a great second issue with a compelling ending and I'm looking forward to where this story goes next. Read Full Review

"Justice League vs Suicide Squad" promised to be a high-octane slugfest between two of DC's hottest properties, and in that sense, the second issue doesn't disappoint at all. With quips and punches galore, it's old-fashioned team-up even goodness, even if there are some uneven moments. But if you're looking for action, and can appreciate an event series seemingly unwilling to allow its wheels to spin fro even a second, then Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #2 won't disappoint. Read Full Review

If you want some really cool moments (no pun intended, given Killer Frost's importance to the issue) with some legendary DC characters combined with a slowly developing underlying conflict, this is a book you really need to check out. I wasn't expecting much out of this event but after this issue I'm hooked for the duration of the event. Read Full Review

Great writing and some eye-pleasing art from Tony S. Daniel make JUSTICE LEAGUE VS SUICIDE SQUAD a must-follow story. Read Full Review

The issue ends on actually a few cliffhangers, so I'm bought in on the series. It's also pretty fun that most of these characters already know each other, and use that knowledge their personal backgrounds to gain a psychological advantage. What is Waller really planning? What is Maxwell Lord really planning? We'll have to tune in to find out. Read Full Review

While this issue continues to throw information at us about who our main players of this book are........ even though they're the main players and it seems to just be there to fill up panel space and make it new reader friendly, I still found myself enjoying this issue and just loving the art in this book.  With that though, it's weird that we're getting information about the Justice League and the Suicide Squad as opposed to Maxwell Lord's new crew.  I liked this issue though and am ever optimistic that this event will be something special. Read Full Review

The bad inJustice League vs. Suicide Squad #2 is downright terrible. It would sink the whole thing, but when it's fun and exciting, it'sreally fun and exciting. Daniel and Florea's excellent line work and Sinclair's colors are a helpful distraction during the dialogical doldrums, and Williamson generates ample interest in Killer Frost and Max Lord's anti-Waller squad to keep this from being nothing more than a good time. It's not great, but it's decent, and if you can pick up one of the two excellent variants, the dollar upcharge is easier to justify. Read Full Review

Unlike Civil War II, which spent so much time plumbing the shallow philosophies of “precognitive justice,” Justice League vs. Suicide Squad plays on a much simpler theme - these are two teams with diametrically opposed goals, and just enough history that they won’t pull their punches. Of course, with a cast this large, every page matters, and a few early missteps are enough that Williamson and Daniel have to work overtime later to establish the characterization and exciting action sequences they need to justify this book’s existence. Thankfully, this creative team pulls through with this beat-‘em-up of an issue, making Justice League vs. Suicide Squad a victorious sophomore installment. Read Full Review

The second installment for the first major DCU Rebirth event since it's inception completes the “Vs.” part of it's name. The issue speeds through the obvious fighting and continues to lay seeds for surprising reveals down the line and pushes unlikely characters into the spotlight. While the issue is a fine next step for the crossover it's light on moving things alone to get the immediate Hero vs. Villain fight out the way ensuing more deception and danger for the remaining four issues. Williamson has a tight grasp on character voices and motivations with a vision on including ties to the larger DCU, Daniel and the rest of the art team make the best of providing fun to the fighting throughout picking up the pieces where Fabok left off. All in all, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #2 shifts gears to giving fans what they want and more hints to what we'll be seeing sooner rather than later. Read Full Review

This issue, Tony Daniel takes the artistic reins from Jason Fabok. Daniel doesnt have the dynamism of Fabok, but the issue still looks great and the action is energetic, and at times, explosive. The issue ends with a nice cliffhanger featuring Amanda Waller doing what Amanda Waller does and its all very clear that the League and the Squad will have to team up and take on Lords new team. Its all obvious but fun in this mindless and harmless punch em up. Read Full Review

Overall Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #2 is a flawed book. The art has its moments, but curious scripting and weak dialogue prevent the book from really getting out of first gear. Read Full Review

Batman should want to end the Suicide Squad because he doesn't trust Amanda Waller, not because he doesn't believe they cannot be redeemed. Batman works with Red Hood, a gun carrying vigilante, on the regular. He should be a guy who could work with a heroic Deadshot. Read Full Review

Just when it looks like the fight between the teams is coming to an end, Williamson throws a curveball at readers. This helps extend the story, which is necessary to hit the six issues that are solicited for the miniseries. Read Full Review

There are some moments of clunky dialogue but plenty to be enjoyed in this issue. First Deadshot's dig at Batman using kids to fight his war against crime was kind of funny. If you think think about it, it is crazy that a self-righteous dude like Batman sends in mostly orphans to do his dirty work in brightly colored costumed no less. As much as I love Bats, it's funny when the bad guys call him out on his bull$h!t. Art is stellar although having Fabok on the whole run would have been an epic follow up to his work on Darkseid Wars, although this event seems more scaled down in tone. Next, I like how Williamson is portraying Lord, Lobo, and the yet unnamed team of baddies although it's still mostly build up. And finally just when you thought Amanda Waller could not be more badass, she commands the Suicide Squad like a Pokemon Master commands her Pokemon and takes out the entire Justice League with a Blizzard attack from Killer Frost. Bats got played... And now Waller is seemingly upgrading her Pokemon Team to some Legendaries. Superman, FIRE BLAST!!! Wonder Woman, SEISMIC TOSS, Flash, QUICK ATTACK, Aquaman, SURF, Batman, Odor Sleuth??? Anyways juiced about this series. Keep it up Joshua Williamson, we want to keep you employed... more

[ART: 9 | STORY: 8.4 | WRITING: 8.1 | TOTAL: 8.5 (~8.5)] This issue still keeps the ball rolling in a fairly positive direction. It's a real shame Fabok couldn't have at least drawn another issue, but Tony S. Daniel is a solid replacement. The art is fairly standard, nothing too remarkable, but it works with Williamson's script well. On that note, Williamson seems to be bringing in some of his writing quirks from the Flash series, including overly-exposition-heavy dialogue. I think it was handled a lot better here and actually worked far better than it ever has over there. The dialogue was rather on-the-nose, but it did help remind the audience of who's who well for someone (like me) who isn't overly familiar with characters such as Emerald Empress and Doctor Polaris. I like the juxtaposition of the slow-burn villains lurking in the background and the fast-paced action between the heroes. I wish the fights could've been drawn out a little longer as they were fairly brief, but there were some great character moments in them. The ending was good, albeit a tad rushed, but leaves me excited for the following four issues. more

This was simply unadulterated fun. It felt similar in tone and structure to the airport scene in Captain America: Civil War by having a fun and character driven action scene. Additionally, the ending made me excited about the next issue. This is a great example of how events should be written: pure fun that involves the whole DC universe but doesn't have to "change the state of the universe forever" type of deal.

SCORE: 7.9

I was a bit disappointed by this issue, specially because I loved the introduction. But I don't lose faith. The problem of the issue is that it isn't very entertaining. There are some very nice battles, like Flash and Boomerang, some fun ones, like Aquaman and Croc, and others that I didn't enjoyed at all, like Wonder Woman and Harley. Something I appreciate very much in this event is the characterization of the protagonists. Each member of the Suicide Squad and the Justice League has his or her own moment. But, for me, the real positive aspect of the series is that the members of the Squad don't look like their movie versions, as it could have been. There is also the plot with Maxwell Lord's third team that didn't move a lot forward, but I'm still eager to know what they're planning. Overall, the series is a quite enjoyable block-buster, but I feel there's something missing. Maybe it's Katana. Where is she? She's my favorite member of the Suicide Squad! Concerning the artist of the issue, Tony Daniel, he delivers, without any surprise, an excellent work. So far, the art is great and I hope that it will stay that way. more

Comic Book Review (7.5/10) "Good"
Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #2 of 6
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Penciller: Tony S. Daniel
Plot: The Suicide Squad take on the Justice League! Who will win? Meanwhile, Maxwell Lord recruits Lobo, Johnny Sorry, Emerald Empress, Doctor Polaris, and Rustam to help him defeat the Justice League.
This is a straight up brawl issue as the fight between the Justice League take up the whole comic. Not a whole lot happens to push the story forward, but it was still a fun read watching heroes and reformed villains duke it out. Fabok exits for this issue, but is replaced for the incredible Daniel to draw delicious panels of action.

It's pretty good. But what the hell, DC? There seems to be a running trend of just removing large necessary parts of a book. Killer frost gets maxed out and suddenly that's the end?? No showing of the fight? We're just to assume she beats all? That's so dumb

Honestly, not very good. Dialogues are dreadful and the fact the Suicide Squad can actually fight the Justice League and not pathetically lose... I mean, come on.

Felt a little throwback, in a bad way. Like when Maxwell Lord's group had to specifically name each person in an unnatural way. Clunky overall.

After last issue, I (and most people) thought that this fight was going to be very one sided with maybe 1 or 2 exceptions and I am very disappointed that we were proven right. The single matches between the JL and the SS were such a disgrace that MOST OF THEM DIDNT LAST MORE THAN 1 PAGE!. Meanwhile, in Lord's secret evil lair, the other bad boys just keep talking and talking

The ending was not only disappointing but also frustrating by having the fight end suddenly and conveniently; and although my previous criticism of Waller being unprepared for the JL is somewhat addressed here, it all depended on luck