The times. They are a ‘changing. One of DC’s most legendary teams has maintained its’ ethics throughout the decades. When a new threat comes across their path, one member is pushing to adapt their ways. Will the youth of the team outshine the founders? Only one way to find out!
JSA #2 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero and Steve Wands (DC Comics) takes readers back to where this rift began with its’ latest chapter!
Let’s take a closer look at where events stand now!
JSA #2 by Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui, Luis Guerrero and Steve Wands (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Lemire presents a classic challenge for the Society while foreshadowing a challenging future. The mission starts out as traditional as one might think. Note: this is never a bad thing. As the Injustice Society keeps the JSA at bay, the more brooding build starts. Obsidian’s push for a proactive stance goes against the normal JSA ethic. Lemire sets it up quietly for a larger role later.
Once the attack strikes the headquarters, pacing builds very quickly. Readers watch as the good guys are on their heels. A youthful panic leads into a separation of squads. Lemire balances out the veteran guard wisdom with the youthful fight very evenly. Prime example of this is Wildcat reassuring the young Dr. Fate to keep pushing. It leads into a shocking close. Events have been spiraling but where the final image lands proves to be dire for the Society’s chances to survive.
Olortegui and Guerrero deliver on big action when the fight breaks down. The initial attack is presented with a two-page splash. It builds up the puzzling scenario that is unfolding. Once the Injustice Society reveals itself, pages kick into high gear. Another two page spread ushers in the bad guys for the conflict.
Readers watch as the action is fast paced and flying. There’s great matchups before eventually dividing to where issue #1 began. Once things return to “the present” Tower of Fate, the art focuses on the reactions of the losing battle. This caps off with back to back full page images that leave no doubt time is not on the Society’s side for victory.
FINAL POINT: 8.5
The look back at the current JSA conflict provides readers with a vintage superhero sotry. Lemire brings out the JSA’s timeless strengths as characters with the writing. Olortegui, Guerrero and Wands construct a throwdown that is sure to please new and seasoned readers alike. Judging by the close, there may be no choice but to adapt or fade away.
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