Justice League of America #2 Review

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #2

by Geoff Johns, Matt Kindt, David Finch and Scott Clark

'Murica.

JLA #2 is upstaging the main Justice League series. A lot. Johns does a much better job with characterization here, and the plot is much more interesting. I'm anxious to see what Professor Ivo and albino Alfred have in store. One of the things Johns does good, is that he does a very good job of making some of the less known team members relevant. The Secret Society also prove to be a rather menacing presence, despite barely appearing here. However, whenever the book tries to go for an emotional moment (the scene where Catwoman sympathizes with Steve) is just comes off as cheesy.

David Finch's art looks very gritty, and energetic. The power he gives to the action scenes make them a joy to read, and Sonia Oback's colors look awesome. However, there are times when Finch gives every character the same bored expression, and it comes off as tiresome.

The backup is the highlight of the book. Matt Kindt's story is particularly engaging, but it's Scott Clark's art that makes it achieve the level of awesome it's reached. I'm sad we'll never be able to see any more of his art due to his recent passing, but this is some of his best work besides Brightest Day. I like the dark and shadowy tone it evokes, and the computerized gleen it has.

JLA #2 is already much better than the main Justice League. It has a menacing villain, engaging story, great art, and an awesome backup. Pick it up, for 'MURICA!

STORY: 4/5

+ Good character work

+ The Secret Society is awesome

+ Makes lesser known characters pretty cool

- Fails to deliver emotional moments

ART: 4/5

+ Dark

+ The colors really shine

+ Great looking action scenes

- Characters frequently have the same expression on their face

BACKUP: 5/5

+ Engaging story

+ Some of Scott Clark's best work

+ Very distinct and unique look

VERDICT: 4.5/5