Sunday, July 10, 2011

Justice Society of America #52


What a weird comic. After a frenetic debut, Marc Guggenheim’s addition to the DCU, the city of Monument Point, has gotten a lot calmer. Sure, there is a mysterious set of doors sitting under the city, locking something in, but there seems to be plenty of time to look at it. I don’t think the JSA realizes they are two months away from being erased out of the DCU. That’s too bad, I like the expansive approach to the cast Guggenheim is using. This issue featured Hourman, Star Girl, Liberty Belle, Dr. Mid-Nite, and some pretty fun guest-stars.

The guest-stars are another weird point. The Challengers of the Unknown and the JSA really don’t get along. Their interactions throughout the issue are those of professionals trying to stake their claim in certain areas of expertise. The JSA think they can handle everything, but the Challengers want to keep their hold on exploring the unknown. It’s an interesting dynamic, and one I rarely see in comics.

Tom Derenick’s art is still pretty solid. He’s got a nice take on Hourman.

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