Justice League: Back to Square One

Justice League, Volume 1: Origin
by Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams

Why did I read it?

My brother may or may not be a little bit obsessed with the Justice League heroes. He isn't one of those guys that buys up every comic that comes out, but he does keep abreast of top stories and things. So, when DC announced its New 52 lineup, the re-imagining of classic heroes like Batman and Superman, he was quick to mention it to me, and I was quick to add it to the library collection.

What happened?

With his innovative gadgets and technology, Batman has traced an extraterrestrial threat in his own backyard. But while battling this newfound evil, he very quickly realizes that he is outmanned, and isn't the only one interested in this phenomenon.

A nearly indestructible alien (Superman), a scarlet speedster (The Flash), an accidental teenaged hero (Cyborg), an amazon princess (Wonder Woman), a space cop (Green Lantern), and an undersea monarch (Aquaman), all want a piece of the action.

The only problem is that the Dark Knight doesn't know whether to trust these inexperienced, sometimes dangerous "heroes" or fight against them. But, the stakes of an almost worldwide invasion might just make that decision for him.

What did I like or not like?

I'm a big fan of comic books, and this collection is absolutely beautiful. The quintessential elements of the DC heroes are definitely present, but they are reenvisioned in a fresh new storyline.

The concept of a well-established team like the Justice League being taking back to square one is really interesting. How did this team start? Who will be the leader? Who is their nemesis? The action is quick, the plot is interesting, and this comic is a great new start or introduction to the world of the Justice League.