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Ryan reviewed JLA #42 Jul 5, 2023
6.5

Cool plot twist at the end but other than that meh

JLA #42

By: Dan Curtis Johnson, Mark Pajarillo

When the Atom investigates a young boy's terminal brain condition, what he finds is a miniscule civilization about to be wiped out by a neurosurgeon's laser scalpel! Enter Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the Flash, who help the Atom save not only the boy, but the world within his head.

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Ryan reviewed JLA #41 Jun 26, 2023
9.5

Cool ending to this epic run but definitely needed to be longer.

JLA #41

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

It's humanity's last stand in the extra-sized conclusion of ''World War III!'' The hosts of Heaven gather before a special envoy and Superman is trapped within the warbringer Mageddon! As Earth's heroes desperately try to quell global conflict, it's up to the Armies of Mankind to save their planet!

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Ryan rated JLA #40 Jun 26, 2023
9.5

JLA #40

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Mageddon - the Anti-Sun, the warbringer - is here! While Animal Man and Steel race to find a solution to the conflict, the Flash returns from the edge of reality with help. Elsewhere, Martian Manhunter glimpses inside Mageddon and what he sees will shock you in "World War III" part 5 of 6!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #39 Jun 26, 2023
10

Rip Sturmer

JLA #39

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

The Watchtower has fallen and war rages across the globe as Mageddon approaches Earth! While Green Lantern rallies everyone who's ever been a Justice Leaguer to fight the Queen Bee's invading armada, Superman and Orion battle the unstoppable General in the Ghost Zone!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #38 Jun 26, 2023
10

If this what made today it would be a crossover event with 26 tie in issues but this works so well how it js

JLA #38

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

As Luthor's new Injustice Gang tear the JLA Watchtower apart, the true power behind the newly erupting global warfare finally shows itself: Mageddon, the war-bringer, the anti-sun, the ultimate agent of doom. And don't miss Batman's epic rematch with Prometheus in ''World War III'' part 3!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #37 Jun 26, 2023
10

Doesn’t get more epic than this

JLA #37

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

The entire world is descending into strife and chaos as Mageddon-the doomsday weapon of the Old Gods-approaches to give humankind its ultimate test. But as war and violence spread around the globe, where are the JLA? Fighting for their lives against Luthor's new Injustice Gang, that's where!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #36 Jun 26, 2023
10

Flawless

JLA #36

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Grant Morrison's ultimate JLA story begins in part 1 of the 5-part ''World War Three''! Since the start of the new JLA, there have been hints of a threat on the horizon. Now it has arrived: the doomsday weapon of the Old Gods, the Anti-Sun known as Mageddon! Plus, Lex Luthor's new Injustice Gang!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #35 Jun 25, 2023
8.0

Great twist but the start was a drag

JLA #35

By: J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Pajarillo

In this tie-in to the DAY OF JUDGMENT event, the JLA must figure out if the reborn Spectre is a friend--or a deadly foe. Confronting the evil that exists within all beings, the new Spectre must choose how to fulfill his cosmic obligations in the fight against evil. Guest-starring The Joker!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #34 Jun 25, 2023
9.5

Love preludes like this

JLA #34

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Setting the stage for Grant Morrison's final JLA storyline! A massive prison riot erupts at Belle Reve, a penitentiary for the worst villains on earth! But when Green Lantern arrives to put down the uprising, he finds a sinister force behind the revolt--and loses his power ring!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #33 Jun 25, 2023
9.5

First of Waid’s filler issues that I really liked. Art is amazing too

JLA #33

By: Mark Waid, Mark Pajarillo

Part 2 of a 2-part storyline guest-written by Mark Waid explores the role the JLA had in managing the destruction caused by the earthquake in Gotham City during the hit event ''No Man's Land.'' And now they have a suspect behind who caused it all--Bruce Wayne?!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #32 Jun 25, 2023
7.0

A little too fast paced but I like that Huntress finally gets more attention in this series

JLA #32

By: Diego Simone, Mark Pajarillo

Part 1 of a 2-part storyline guest-written by Mark Waid explores the role the JLA had in managing the destruction caused by the earthquake in Gotham City during the hit event ''No Man's Land.''

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Ryan reviewed JLA #31 Jun 25, 2023
10

One of the best Justice League storylines I’ve ever read

JLA #31

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

New hero J.J. Thunder earns a baptism by fire in the explosive conclusion to the 4-part ''Crisis Times Five!'' Our heroes must defeat an old ally and his enslaved Justice Leaguers before freeing the Spectre from his cosmic prison! And a legendary hero dies in the ultimate battle to save reality!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #30 Jun 25, 2023
10

Only Grant Morrison could make this idea of a storyline as amazing as it is

JLA #30

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

'Crisis Times Five'' part 3 of 4! The war against the 5th Dimension finds the evil genie LKZ running rampant! Meanwhile, a select JLA squad takes the battle to the genies' other-dimensional home in an attempt to keep reality from crumbling. But figures from the JLA's past wait in the shadows...

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Ryan reviewed JLA #29 Jun 25, 2023
10

Cant get enough of all this madness

JLA #29

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Part 2 of the 4-part ''Crisis Times Five!'' The truth about the strange, magical calamity sweeping the world is finally revealed: a terrible war among the seemingly omnipotent denizens of the 5th Dimension is spilling over into our world, threatening to forever shatter the fabric of the DC Universe!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #28 Jun 23, 2023
8.5

So much going on

JLA #28

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

The 4-part "Crisis Times Five" storyline begins here as the JLA teams up with the Justice Society of America! Strange creatures with seemingly omnipotent power are appearing around the world, and these unstoppable, impossible imps just may pose the greatest threat our world has ever seen!

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Ryan reviewed JLA #27 Jun 23, 2023
8.0

That scene with Bruce Clark and Jonn in Japan is sooo great😂😂

JLA #27

By: Mark Millar, Mark Pajarillo

Mark Millar (Ultimates, Kick-Ass) writes this stand-alone issue as Amazo, the one-man killing machine with the powers of the entire JLA, resurfaces! And now that the JLA has tripled in size, Amazo has grown stronger! It's a fast, furious issue with an ending you won't see coming!

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Ryan rated JLA #26 Jun 23, 2023
9.0

JLA #26

By: Grant Morrison, Mark Pajarillo

In the finale of a 3-part tale, the JLA must face General Eiling--who now inhabits the indestructible body of the classic DCU villain, the Shaggy Man! If the JLA couldn't stop the Ultra-Marines, what hope do our heroes have against this new world-class threat?

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Ryan reviewed JLA #25 Jun 22, 2023
10

Crazy issue. Had me hooked from start to finish

JLA #25

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

General Eiling has successfully sent his Ultra-Marines after the JLA. Having taken on the U.S. Military's own super-team, it's looking like the JLA have gone rogue! It's a no-win situation as Eiling pits the vast might of the U.S. Army against the World's Greatest Heroes in part 2 of a 3-part story.

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Ryan rated JLA #24 Jun 21, 2023
9.0

JLA #24

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Part 1 of a 3-part saga! The U.S. military unveils its latest weapon: the Ultra-Marines! This elite squad was meant to be the ultimate American strike force. But their commanding officer has more sinister plans in mind--plans involving the theft of an old JLA enemy's body...

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Ryan rated JLA #23 Jun 21, 2023
9.5

JLA #23

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Superman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman are trapped--stripped of their powers--in a dream world ruled by an alien menace! Their only hope lies in one boy's blind faith in the World's Greatest Heroes! But is that enough against a being the size of a continent? Guest-starring the Sandman, Daniel.

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Ryan reviewed JLA #22 Jun 21, 2023
10

Insanely well written and drawn issue. Super creepy

JLA #22

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Grant Morrison returns to JLA! The sleep of the world is tormented and haunted by a terrible, unblinking menace. But help arrives in the form of an unexpected ally: Daniel, The Lord of Dreams, from the pages of the best-selling SANDMAN series.

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Ryan rated JLA #21 Jun 21, 2023
6.5

JLA #21

By: Mark Waid, Arnie Jorgenson

Adam Strange guests in part 2 of a 2-part story written by Mark Waid! Marooned on the faraway planet Rann, Superman, Green Lantern and the rest of the Leaguers must find a way to break the chains of their jailer, Adam Strange--and expose and punish the traitor from within who serves as Adam's spy!

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Ryan rated JLA #20 Jun 15, 2023
7.5

JLA #20

By: Mark Waid, Arnie Jorgenson

Adam Strange guests in part 1 of a 2-part story written by Mark Waid! Kidnapped and enslaved by an advanced alien race, the JLA is shocked to discover that their taskmaster is none other than their former ally--Adam Strange! Can they solve this "mystery in space?"

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Ryan reviewed JLA #19 Jun 13, 2023
6.0

Didn’t love this one

JLA #19

By: Mark Waid, Howard Porter

In this conclusion to a 2-part story, the mad Dr. Julian September has lost control of his diabolical Engine of Chance! As probability runs wild, the origins of the Leaguers are retroactively erased from the history books. Can one of the team's earliest members turn the tide?

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Ryan rated JLA #18 Jun 3, 2023
7.5

JLA #18

By: Mark Waid, Howard Porter

Writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) takes the reins for a 2-issue story pitting the JLA against its greatest challenge! As seemingly unrelated catastrophes spring up across the globe, only the JLA knows the cause. But can they thwart Dr. Julian September before his freak coincidences eliminate them?

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Ryan reviewed JLA #17 Jun 2, 2023
10

Morrison is such a good writer

JLA #17

By: Grant Morrison, Arnie Jorgenson

Concluding a 2-part story! Prometheus has taken out Batman and Superman, and now he's draining the air out of the JLA's moon headquarters. The lives of all his hostages--including reporter Lois Lane--hang in the balance. It'll all come down to one unexpected guest-star to beat Prometheus!

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Ryan rated JLA #16 Jun 2, 2023
9.0

JLA #16

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Part 1 of a 2-part story introducing the new 14-member roster of the JLA! Will the new League stand a chance against a new villain calling himself Prometheus? All we can reveal here is that the first hero to fall is...Batman!

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Ryan rated JLA #15 Jun 1, 2023
10

JLA #15

By: Grant Morrison, Gary Frank

In the thrilling extra-sized conclusion to "Rock of Ages," Darkseid's conquest of the future is stopped, which means that the JLA has played right into the hands of the greatest criminal genius in history--Lex Luthor! Have the Leaguers succeeded, only to fail humanity when it needs them most?

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Ryan reviewed JLA #14 Jun 1, 2023
10

the original Final Crisis

JLA #14

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

The desperate struggle between the JLA and the dreadful new master of the future Earth, Darkseid, continues in part 5 of "Rock of Ages!" With his terrifying Parademon factory, Darkseid has enslaved and conquered nearly the entire planet. But he hasn't accounted for the few DCU heroes still standing...

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Ryan reviewed JLA #13 Jun 1, 2023
9.5

All time classic

JLA #13

By: Grant Morrison, Howard Porter

Darkseid conquers Earth in part 4 of the 6-part "Rock of Ages!" By defeating the Injustice Gang, the JLA has inadvertently given Darkseid his final victory! But after ten years of hell, the barely surviving Leaguers have one chance to stop this horrifying reality--time travel!

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