JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA # 6 Review

Review for last week's JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA # 6 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke.

Picking up where we left them off in Justice League # 22, we find the two leagues knee deep in fighting after what Superman did to poor Dr. Light. The fight continues till Superman determines that he's had enough, thereby surrendering to the JLA while his teammates are shocked and confused. Things escalate while Wonder Woman is away in search of John Constantine and the rest of the Justice League Dark. Plus The Question finally makes contact with one of the League's trinity. 

I've always applauded the premise behind JLA about a ragtag group coming together for Uncle Sam while aspiring towards the greatness that the Justice League has already achieved. Since it connected with Justice League for the ongoing TRINITY WAR, it gets twice the applause that I usually give it credit. And why not, it's got all the things you'll look for in a good book. 

There's a lot of great character and story moments here. Plus it's dropping bombs left and right when it comes to what's going to happen next. Issue 6 also allows us to get inside the heads of some of the other characters and members of each league such as the female Atom and how she is slowly breaking down due to the pressure of being part of two Justice League teams (she's basically the Amanda Waller's mole inside the JL). 

You may or may not like it but there's also a small part where Wonder Woman takes the center stage. She's written as a warrior AND a woman not wanting to see her lover suffering; this of course leads her right into the Society's plan. There's also the BROMANCE between Superman and Batman here as we even see Bats hanging around Superman's cell and looking out for his friend. I'm sure the yaoi/ fanfic loving female populace would be screaming with fangirl glee... maybe.

The payoff to this issue is good as we get a peak into what's driving The Question. Of course we're never treated to an origin but we certain read why he's compelled to do what he does. All those panels with The Question was EPIC I tell you.

Verdict: 9/10

Justice League of America # 6 is still available at Castle Geek and Comicx Hub (order your copy HERE). 

Green Lantern # 20 Spoiler - Kyle Rayner as Chad Kroeger and Simon Baz as a Miracle Worker

Wanna see what's up in store for Kyle Rayner and Simon Baz? Here's what Geoff Johns wants for the character's futures from Green Lantern # 20...

Spoilers after the cut...

Doug Mahnke Officially Onboard Justice League of America

News for fans of JLA or Justice League of America; Doug Mahnke formerly of Green Lantern is now sitting in as a regular artist for Geoff Johns' Justice League of America. 

More details from CBR. Oh and I just finished Green Lantern # 20 and I must say, that's one of Mahnke's most exceptional work within the past two years. Mind blowing stuff.

Green Lantern # 17 Spoiler Review - Who is the First Lantern

Reviewing and spoiling Green Lantern # 17 from DC Comics written by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke and Phil Jimenez. 

So first thing's first. Who the frak is the 'First Lantern'? 

The Case of the Missing Green Lanterns in GREEN LANTERN # 15

A few weeks ago a "teaser" cover for Green Lantern # 15 was released and it looked like this:

 

Green Lantern # 9 Spoilers - Indigo-1 is a Murderer

Like the title for the post? Well you got to believe it. DC Comics' Green Lantern # 9 just came out this week and it had some sweet revelations about the mysterious Indigo Tribe.

In this latest issue written by Geoff Johns with art by Doug Mahnke, we get to see Hal Jordan confront his newly transformed friend and mentor Sinestro.  Last issue's cliffhanger ending featured Thaal Sinestro wearing the traditional suit of the Indigo Tribe including the staff.

Jordan manages to escape into the forest after a few close calls in the battle between the Indigos and an obviously weakened Jordan.

The Modern Green Lantern Sinestro Statue Spells COOL

DC Direct has a sure winner with this cool looking statue featuring the modern day / New 52 Green Lantern Sinestro from the current volume of "Green Lantern" written by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke.

This definitely made me want to go and pick up the still-available Green Lantern Sinestro action figure. In fact, I just might together with the Red Lantern Guy Lantern.

Will do a review for this when it comes out. Also a note to Filipino fanboys out there, this might set you back for around Php 3,000.

Spoilers for Green Lantern # 4

Spoilers for Green Lantern # 4 by Geoff Johns and Doug Manhke.