In present time, the JSA has been shaken to its’ core. Wildcat (Ted Grant) was killed. The Injustice Society has placed a false Obsidian in the good guys ranks. This has led to nothing but turmoil and trouble. With Wotan now in possession of Dr. Fate’s helmet, time is running out for the Society to mount a comeback.
How does a classic encounter in the past tie into events of the present?
JSA #8 by Jeff Lemire, Gavin Guidry, Luis Guerrero and Steve Wands (DC Comics) take readers back in time for a vintage JSA adventure!
Let’s not wait any longer and jump into the action.
JSA #8 by Jeff Lemire, Gavin Guidry, Luis Guerrero and Steve Wands (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Lemire spares no expense bringing out the best of the best classic DCU heroes for this issue. Starting in May 1945, readers see Sgt. Rock lead the way! He’s accompanied by another classic DC World War hero. With the solid lead-in, the action starts hot and heavy. It’s everything you want in a big era fight. This segways into a more closed face-off between good and evil.
Having Wildcat and Hourman ruin Wotan’s plans is vintage JSA. Readers watch as both conflicts escalate quickly. The JSA’s battle takes a few turns. When Blitzkrieg’s side starts taking an advantage, the JSA doesn’t wait long for help. Another classic DCU team makes a bold entrance into the conflict. Readers will have much to cheer for within these pages. Conflicts resolve onto a pleasing manner. The calm doesn’t last long as the close begins. Once here, the dire situation of now takes hold. The audience will have many questions as the sinister plans of injustice look to take home victory. Vintage storytelling 101 within these pages.
Guidry steps in for art duties with this issue. The introduction of Rock and his partner are huge wins. The subtle panel ushers in the hero with quiet fanfare. This gives way to a huge full page action shot. Seeing the JSA take the fight t Blitzkrieg’s forces i sure to entertain.
A two page image bring Wotan and company into the spotlight. It is non stop action from this point. Readers watch as each side rallies for help. Both get near full page images. These are easily pivotal moments worthy of the big page time. Another full page image brings Dr. Fate into the conflict. The art fully encompasses this era when presenting it on page. Once in the closing pages, readers see the near full images spell out possible disaster. There is much for superhero fans to enjoy here.
OVERALL GRADE: 8.8
The past adventures of the JSA get the knod for this current issue. Lemire masterfully weaves vintage storytelling into the past and present. Guidry and company craft a timeless feel to each page. With the team still reeling, how the JSA attempts to bounce back is up in the air.
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