JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #19
by Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes and Mikel Janin
The Flash vs Frankenstein? Yes please.
I'm sorry, but Ray Fawkes can NOT write Constantine. Fawkes' characterization of the con man has him getting scared way too easily. I mean, John was able to keep his cool when the Books of Magic were in danger of falling into Nick Necro's hands, and even the entire I, Vampire fiasco! OK, besides that, this was a much needed return to form for JLD. This was a fun little issue, that had some badass Frankenstein moment, and a surprisingly interesting insight into Deadman. My only problem is, that Swamp Thing could have been used better. I think Alec would have had a better appearance here if he actually joined the team.
Mikel Janin's art only looks OK here. I really wish Vincent Cifuentes wasn't on this, as the changes he makes to Janin's style are out of place. But as usual, Janin still brings his distinct sense of motion, and characters, and the colors are some of the best in comics.
Justice League Dark #19, while flawed, is still a welcome return to form for the series, which is almost the level of Lemire's awesome debut on the title, #9.
STORY: 3/5
+ Very fun
+ Deadman has become a layered character
+ Frankenstein. Flash. 'Nuff said.
- Constantine, the FREAKING MAIN CHARACTER is poorly written.
ART: 4/5
+ The colors are truly beautiful
+ Janin's art truly stands out
- Cifuentes does not work out
VERDICT: 3.5/5
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