Justice League #19 Review
Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Ivan Reis
Inkers: Joe Prado, Oclair Albert and Jonathan Glapion
Colorist: Rod Reis
Letterer: Nick J. Napolitano
Business is starting to pick up in Justice League. With DC announcing that “Trinity War” will be starting this month, this is a good time to be reading a Justice League title. A lot of chess pieces are starting to be moved around in preparation for “Trinity War”. People have been wondering what the fallout will be from the Superman/Wonder Woman relationship. We finally get to see those seeds being planted.
What I Liked
There was so much to like about this issue. I’m sure nothing has changed since Ivan Reis came on board to provide the art, but his work in this issue seemed slightly better than “Throne of Atlantis” and that is high praise. There wasn’t even much action compared to “Throne of Atlantis”. Reis was just that good.
I was glad Geoff Johns finally got down to “the discussion” involving Superman and Wonder Woman’s relationship. They both do something here that provokes the discussion, and it is the exact thing that has people worried and afraid. Every good deed does not end with a happy ending.
I know absolutely nothing about The Atom legacy, but I am a fan of the new female Atom. I like how she was introduced here. Very creative, even though I figured out what was happening before the reveal.
I am excited to see what happens with the two villains shown. One more than the other, since we will more than likely have to wait to see what comes of their actions.
What I Didn’t Like
I have never been a fan of the Firestorm character. I’ll never get over the fact that his outward appearance is that of fire and flames, yet his powers have nothing to do with that. Makes no sense! Plus he has split personalities.
As much as I like the new Atom, I was not a fan of the outdated lingo she used in one scene. Johns could have come up with something better than what he ended up using.
Finally, what is up with everyone’s secret identities not being a secret? I can see Batman letting the Justice League know who he really is, but why does Aquaman know Red Hood’s real name? I’m sure Batman wouldn’t want Red Robin telling the Teen Titans his secret identity.
The only other minor gripe is there were members of the Justice League who were absent from the proceedings.
Summary
Even an issue lacking in the action department can still provide suspense and intrigue. Justice League #19 does just that. A mystery is introduced and a power couple makes a statement. Intentional or not.
This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network. They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/
Timdogg
#ComicBookChronicles @CBChron founder. Editor-in-Chief of @thekliqnation. Comic book reviewer, podcaster #RABBLERABBLE
