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Ryan rated Hawkman #10 Jun 5, 2025
8.0

Hawkman #10

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Dec 11, 2002

The Hawks journey to Tibet in search of a kidnapped Speed Saunders. Together, Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle their way through a herd of monstrous Yeti to meet their mysterious guide in an all-out attempt to rescue Kendra's grandfather from an evil force!

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Ryan rated Hawkman #9 Jun 5, 2025
7.5

Hawkman #9

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Nov 6, 2002

Guest-starring Dr. Fate! Hector Hall takes his father, Hawkman, on a trip through his past and future, warning him of his ultimate destiny. Meanwhile, Hawkgirl struggles with her own past as she revisits the horrible secret she's been keeping from everyone since she left Austin, Texas.

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Ryan rated Hawkman #8 Jun 5, 2025
8.5

Hawkman #8

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Oct 2, 2002

Guest-starring the Atom! It's time for some "Small Talk," as Hawkman's old friend from the JLA stops by to visit the Winged Wonder. Plus, Hawkgirl continues to search for her parents' murderer. But solving the mystery might make her the killer's next victim.

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Ryan reviewed Hawkman #7 Jun 5, 2025
6.0

Egh. Robinson overdid it with the accents

Hawkman #7

By: James Robinson, Rags Morales
Released: Sep 4, 2002

James Robinson writes the first "Lives Past" issue, showing the former lives of the Winged Wonder. It's back to the Old West, where we get a glimpse into the St. Roch of yesteryear, along with a look into the life and times of a gunslinger by the name of Nighthawk!

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Ryan reviewed Hawkman #6 Jun 5, 2025
9.0

A Hawkman series has no business being this good. Geoff Johns is really a modern day great

Hawkman #6

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Aug 7, 2002

"Slings and Arrows" part 2 of 2, guest-starring Green Arrow! Hawkman and Green Arrow continue reevaluating their relationship and put a stop to the string of murders plaguing St. Roch's successful businessmen. Plus, Carter Hall makes a startling decision.

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Ryan rated Hawkman #5 Jun 5, 2025
9.5

Hawkman #5

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Jul 3, 2002

Green Arrow guest-stars in "Slings and Arrows" part 1 of 2! In St. Roch, bodies are piling up, and the search for the killer leads Hawkman and Hawkgirl to their reluctant ally, Green Arrow!

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Ryan reviewed Hawkman #4 Jun 5, 2025
8.0

Shadow Thief and Copperhead still the show😂

Hawkman #4

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Jun 5, 2002

What could be worse than being trapped in a savage warworld in a dimension created by the god of death? Try being chained and tortured as a slave in these "Battlelands"! The only hope for Hawkman's freedom is the aid of the Shadow Thief and Carter's own mastery of will.

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Ryan rated Hawkman #3 Jun 5, 2025
8.5

Hawkman #3

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: May 1, 2002

Hawkman finds himself trapped on the wrong side of an inter-dimensional portal! He'll have to find the safest path between two ancient warring tribes in an East-Indian world known as the Battlelands and his only hope for survival lies in Hawkgirl--but her luck is running out...

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Ryan rated Hawkman #2 Jun 5, 2025
8.0

Hawkman #2

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Apr 3, 2002

Hawkgirl is intent on bringing her parents' murderer to justice, and clues lead the Hawk duo to India. Once they start tracing a trail, they discover the only person that could help is being pursued by three of Hawkman's worst enemies--The Shadow-Thief, Tigress and Copperhead!

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Ryan rated Hawkman #1 Jun 5, 2025
8.0

Hawkman #1

By: Geoff Johns, Rags Morales
Released: Mar 6, 2002

Hawkman and Hawkgirl set up in their new stomping ground of St. Roch, Louisiana, but the question is: who's stomping on whom? They've allied with a failing museum, only to find they're underdogs fighting against a corrupt city government and a madman who will do anything to eliminate them!

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Ryan reviewed JSA #55 Jun 5, 2025
10

Wow. Surprisingly impressive heart tugger for a character ive never even heard of before I read this

JSA #55

By: Geoff Johns, Leonard Kirk
Released: Dec 10, 2003

The four original members of the Justice Society head to northern Maine on Christmas Eve to help a dear old friend and super-hero in his own right: Santa Claus.

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Ryan reviewed JSA #54 Jun 5, 2025
10

Ill never get tired of issues like these

JSA #54

By: Geoff Johns, Don Kramer

It's that time of the year again--Thanksgiving--and the JLA ventures once again to the JSA's Headquarters to give thanks...thanks that these teams don't get together more often.

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Ryan rated JSA #53 Jun 4, 2025
8.5

JSA #53

By: Geoff Johns, Don Kramer

Wildcat comes face-to-face with the new Crimson Avenger and is confronted by a past crime he had hoped to forget--and the only member of the JSA around to help him is Power Girl.

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Ryan rated JSA #52 Jun 4, 2025
8.5

JSA #52

By: Geoff Johns, Don Kramer

It's a brand-new day for the Justice Society of America. Friends join, others leave, and the seeds are sown for the next exciting year. Plus, a look into Black Adam's future plans.

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Ryan rated JSA #51 Jun 4, 2025
8.0

JSA #51

By: Geoff Johns, Leonard Kirk

Dr. Fate returns, as the final fate of Mordru is revealed during the blistering aftermath of the "Princes of Darkness" saga! Plus, what does the future hold for the estranged members of the JSA?

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Ryan reviewed JSA #50 Jun 4, 2025
9.0

Wasn’t a fan of this arc but I gotta admit this issue had some pretty epic moments in it

JSA #50

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk

Mordru and Obsidian continue their reign of darkness over the world, threatening to destroy it--but the JSA has allies that will help turn the tide of this war. Plus, the final battle between father and son, Sentinel versus Obsidian! "Princes of Darkness" concludes in this giant-sized issue.

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Ryan reviewed JSA #49 Jun 4, 2025
7.5

Not as big of a fan of this story arc

JSA #49

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk

The JSA call in the reserves to help take on the dark forces that are plaguing the world. Meanwhile, Dove, Power Girl and Hawkgirl venture out in search of the one lost soul who can stop Mordru, while Wildcat and Hourman make a daring attack on Eclipso! "Princes of Darkness" part 4.

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Ryan reviewed JSA #48 Jun 4, 2025
8.5

Dr Fate part of this issue drags it down

JSA #48

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk

Within the Shadowlands, Stargirl and Captain Marvel are on a quest to find a fallen teammate, but they'll encounter more enemies than allies. Meanwhile, Hector Hall faces a chilling truth about what's prevented him from embracing the true legacy of Doctor Fate! "Princes of Darkness" part 3.

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Ryan rated JSA #47 Jun 4, 2025
7.5

JSA #47

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk

The battle for the light continues as Mordru and Obsidian attack the JSA, trapping Sentinel, Captain Marvel and Stargirl in the Shadowlands and tearing apart the rest of JSA! "Princes of Darkness" part 2.

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Ryan rated JSA #46 Jun 3, 2025
8.5

JSA #46

By: David Goyer, Sal Velluto

"Princes of Darkness" part 1! A pact is formed between Mordru, Obsidian and Eclipso...each of whom has been tormented by the JSA. Now they're teaming up in the hopes that their combined strength can cause extra trouble for the mighty heroes.

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Ryan rated JSA #45 Jun 3, 2025
8.0

JSA #45

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Feb 12, 2003

"Princes of Darkness" prologue! Doctor Fate returns from his journey to Gemworld, where he finally discovers the true identity of the woman who gave birth to him. Also, the JSA stands vigilant as Kobra is finally brought to trial for his recent crimes.

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Ryan rated JSA #44 Jun 3, 2025
8.5

JSA #44

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Jan 8, 2003

Hawkgirl and the JSA of today battle alongside the heroes of ancient Egypt to stop Vandal Savage's reign of terror.

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Ryan rated JSA #43 Jun 2, 2025
8.5

JSA #43

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Dec 18, 2002

Thrown back into Ancient Egypt, Hawkgirl, Captain Marvel and Mister Terrific team up with a few familiar, yet different faces: Prince Khufu, Teth-Adam, and the powerful mage, Nabu--a.k.a. Hawkman, Black Adam, and Dr. Fate!

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Ryan rated JSA #42 Jun 2, 2025
9.0

JSA #42

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Nov 13, 2002

Thrown back into the 1940s, Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl must team up with a past hero from the JSA to stop the time traveler known as Black Barax from wreaking havoc. That hero? The original Mr. Terrific!

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Ryan rated JSA #41 Jun 2, 2025
10

JSA #41

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Oct 16, 2002

An attack on the Tyler Company may be the catalyst to the unraveling of time itself! The JSA assembles to take on Black Barax, a villain once fought by the original JSA, as he arrives in the present ready to wreak havoc.

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Ryan rated JSA #40 Jun 2, 2025
9.0

JSA #40

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Sep 18, 2002

The grandson of a super villain known as the Shadower has taken hostages in order to force Dr. Mid-Nite to perform surgery on his dying grandfather. If Mid-Nite isn't successful, the hostages will die. Only Captain Marvel and Stargirl have the slightest chance of stopping him.

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Ryan rated JLA-JSA: Virtue and Vice #1 Jun 2, 2025
9.5

JLA-JSA: Virtue and Vice #1

By: David Goyer, Carlos Pacheco

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Ryan reviewed JSA #39 Jun 2, 2025
9.5

This had some good laughs

JSA #39

By: David Goyer, Patrick Gleason
Released: Aug 21, 2002

Power Girl Karen Starr takes on one of the strangest people she's ever gone up against: her greatest fan! A love-hungry, too-hip-for-the-room metahuman who'll do anything to win her affection.

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Ryan reviewed JSA #38 Jun 2, 2025
10

Damn this was deep. JSA bounces between world-saving battle royale issues and heartfelt ones like this with ease

JSA #38

By: Geoff Johns, Stephen Sadowski
Released: Jul 24, 2002

The new Hourman, Rick Tyler, journeys to an inter-dimensional timefield to confront his dead father about Rex's life as the original Hourman and learn the motivation of a failed family man.

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Ryan reviewed JSA #37 Jun 2, 2025
10

Great issue

JSA #37

By: David Goyer, Leonard Kirk
Released: Jun 19, 2002

"Stealing Thunder" finale! Johnny Thunder has caught the wrong end of a Marvel-ous fury, and the world must cope with the repercussions of Ultra-Humanite's mad dream. The JSA learns the hard way that to stop the Ultra-Humanite, the ultimate price must be paid.

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