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Ryan rated Gotham Central #5 Jun 24, 2025
9.0

Gotham Central #5

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Mar 12, 2003

The dramatic finale of not one but two cases! Detectives Marcus Driver and Romy Chandler have a suspect. But is he the man who murdered little Bonnie Lewis? Meanwhile, the detectives' case against Firebug and his string of arsons in Gotham City hits a surprising bump. The clock is ticking on both cases and this issue's got a twist of an ending. And...

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #4 Jun 24, 2025
8.5

Gotham Central #4

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Feb 12, 2003

Romy and Driver continue their investigation into the Lewis kidnapping while the rest of the team tries to track down the arsonist Firebug, who's been setting Gotham aflame! But why isn't the case closed after a tense standoff with Firebug? And how does a murder investigation lead back to...a Batarang?

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #3 Jun 23, 2025
9.5

Gotham Central #3

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Jan 29, 2003

A new storyline begins in this gritty look at the non-costumed heroes of Gotham City. With the effects of the GCPD's first adventure still hanging heavy over the squad of Gotham's Major Crimes Unit, Firebug returns to rain terror and flame across the city! Meanwhile, the investigation into the child kidnapping continues.

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Ryan rated Gotham Central #2 Jun 23, 2025
9.0

Gotham Central #2

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Dec 25, 2002

The detectives' best lead to solving the murder of one of their own has turned up dead, and time is running out. When they learn the killer's real target, can they even hope to arrive in time?

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Ryan reviewed Gotham Central #1 Jun 22, 2025
9.5

Instantly hooked

Gotham Central #1

By: Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark
Released: Dec 4, 2002

The detectives of Gotham's police force star in their own ongoing series! A tense, driven story begins in rapid fashion with the all-too familiar cry of "officer down"--and the race is on to stop a major Batman villain while solving the crime before the Dark Knight intervenes. But between the emotion of losing one of their own, and the labyrinth of...

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #26 Jun 22, 2025
10

Great ending

Justice Society of America #26

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Apr 29, 2009

Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday," the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own Stargirl! Don't miss this momentous issue.

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8.0

Justice Society of America #25

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Apr 1, 2009

The "Black Adam and Isis" epic concludes here! With Billy Batson banished from the Rock of Eternity, the Justice Society calls upon an old friend to help in the battle against the Black Marvel family and stop Black Adam and Isis once and for all!

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7.0

Justice Society of America #24

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Feb 25, 2009

lack Adam and Isis" part 2 and featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup! The Justice Society faces off against a fully powered Black Adam and his wife, Isis, for control of the Rock of Eternity. But when Mary Marvel enters the fray, will she side with the Justice Society or join the Black Marvel family?

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8.0

Justice Society of America #23

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Jan 28, 2009

"Black Adam and Isis"part 1 and a "Faces of Evil"issue! The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies Black Adam! The sorcerer Felix Faust has imprisoned the soul of Isis, Black Adam's deceased wife. But the Black Marvel just figured that out, and nothing will save Faust from his wrath nothi...

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #22 Jun 22, 2025
9.0

Kingdom Come Superman🄲

Justice Society of America #22

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Dec 31, 2008

Concluding the sequel to KINGDOM COME and featuring several pages of painted interiors by Alex Ross! As war breaks out among the Justice Society, the cost of Gog's watchful eye comes to light. But removing Gog from Earth will cost more than they could ever imagine!

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7.5

Justice Society of America #21

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Dec 3, 2008

In the penultimate chapter of ''Thy Kingdom Come,'' the Justice Society of America goes to war with one another! Torn between Gog's desire to help the world and the moral cost it comes with, it's the old guard vs. the new as the line that was drawn is crossed.

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6.0

JSA Kingdom Come Special: Magog #1

By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin
Released: Nov 19, 2008

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8.0

JSA Kingdom Come Special: Superman #1

By: Alex Ross
Released: Nov 12, 2008

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #20 Jun 20, 2025
7.5

Quality of these issues is starting to dip

Justice Society of America #20

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Nov 5, 2008

It's the Justice Society of America vs. the Justice Society Infinity of Earth-2 with the fate of Power Girl at the center of it all!

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7.5

Justice Society of America #19

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Oct 15, 2008

The Justice Society begins to dissolve as Gog vows to bring peace to Earth in a way that frightens some and thrills others. Plus, Starman reveals his concerns about the team's future to Mr. Terrific while Power Girl struggles to come to terms with her greatest desire!

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #18 Jun 20, 2025
8.0

I was about to say that this was getting too dragged out, but the last couple pages push the plot nicely

Justice Society of America #18

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Aug 27, 2008

Magog is introduced into the DCU as Gog tries saving the life of a fallen JSA member! The last god of the Third World has walked the Earth delivering good will to men wherever he goes. But out of a violent confrontation comes the birth of the one being the Kingdom Come Superman must stop!

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7.5

Justice Society of America Annual #1

By: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Released: Jul 30, 2008

With the arrival of Gog, many JSA members were granted their heart's desires--and now Power Girl's wish has come true as she's transported to her home reality on Earth-2 where the JSA were the only heroes and her best friend was Helena Wayne, the daughter of Batman!

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8.5

Justice Society of America #17

By: Geoff Johns, Fernando Pasarin
Released: Jul 9, 2008

Gog continues granting seemingly impossible aid to members of the Justice Society, but under worrisome, controversial means. Granted their heart's desires, what changes are on the horizon for the JSA? And what happens when Gog decides to end war--by any means necessary?

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8.5

Justice Society of America #16

By: Geoff Johns, Alex Ross
Released: Jun 4, 2008

The beginning of the end for the ever-growing Justice Society starts here! Meet Earth's future savior--the one, true Gog--as he offers the JSA something many of the members can't refuse. But the goodwill threatens to splinter the team.

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8.5

Justice Society of America #15

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: May 21, 2008

The cracks begin to show within the Justice Society as the "Heartbreak Slayer" stands revealed! After a heavy battle that spans the globe, Gog takes the JSA to meet his maker--but is this being a friend or foe?

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9.0

Justice Society of America #14

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Apr 9, 2008

While celebrating the success of the recent roster additions, the full Justice Society of America is attacked by Gog! What could this villain from the pages of KINGDOM COME possibly want from the JSA...and how can the team possibly hope to counter his attacks when he wields the power of a God?

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9.0

Justice Society of America #13

By: Geoff Johns, Fernando Pasarin
Released: Feb 27, 2008

"Thy Kingdom Come" continues! The Justice Society has been tracking the "Heartbreak Slayer"--a mysterious serial killer targeting Super-Villains--for months. Now, as the KINGDOM COME Superman and the DCU Superman team up to battle a massive threat, the JSA close in on their target!

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8.5

Justice Society of America #12

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Feb 6, 2008

"Thy Kingdom Come" continues as Jakeem Thunder returns to the team! The JSA get in touch with more new members, including Lightning, the new Amazing Man and possibly the most important legacy member to date! Elsewhere, a face familiar to the KINGDOM COME Superman has his presence revealed.

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9.0

Justice Society of America #11

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Dec 5, 2007

"Thy Kingdom Come" explodes as the JSA reaches out to the next wave of legacy heroes including the new Mr. America and Judomaster! Meanwhile, Power Girl deals with the harsh memories of her dead cousin that the new Superman's presence has started to unearth in her.

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Ryan reviewed Justice Society of America #10 Jun 17, 2025
10

What a start to this arc. This could really be good

Justice Society of America #10

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Oct 31, 2007

Alex Ross joins Geoff Johns as co-writer for part 1 of "Thy Kingdom Come," the epic story springing from the best-selling KINGDOM COME series! Welcome the newest member to the JSA--KINGDOM COME Superman! Featuring several painted pages by Ross (KINGDOM COME, Marvels).

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Ryan rated Justice Society of America #9 Jun 17, 2025
9.0

Justice Society of America #9

By: Geoff Johns, Dale Eaglesham
Released: Sep 12, 2007

Don't miss this important prologue to an event that will rock the DCU! In this issue you'll find Wildcat vs. Wildcat, Power Girl's quest to unlock the secrets behind her cousin's death, and a villain brutally murdered! And nothing can prepare the JSA for their most surprising member to date...

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Ryan rated Justice Society of America #8 Jun 17, 2025
8.0

Justice Society of America #8

By: Geoff Johns, Fernando Pasarin
Released: Aug 1, 2007

The spotlight turns to Liberty Belle as the powerhouse races to stop the JSA's troubled new recruit known as Damage from making the worst mistake of his life. She'll have to rely on lessons from her past involving her Super Hero father to keep Damage from taking deadly revenge on a former foe!

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Ryan rated Justice League of America #12 Jun 17, 2025
8.5

Justice League of America #12

By: Brad Meltzer, Ed Benes
Released: Aug 15, 2007

Brad Meltzer's monumental run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA concludes with a cliffhanger! ''Monitor Duty'' provides a glimpse into an ordinary day in the lives of the World's Greatest Super Heroes as the JLA legacy is examined and secrets are unearthed.

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Ryan reviewed Justice League of America #11 Jun 17, 2025
9.5

I see why this won an Eisner. Gene Ha is that guy!

Justice League of America #11

By: Brad Meltzer, Gene Ha
Released: Jul 18, 2007

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer delivers a special stand-alone issue with guest artist extraordinaire Gene Ha (THE AUTHORITY, TOP TEN)! Two JLAers are buried alive!

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