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Summary: ???? {sigh}
Review: First, let me state that I do not keep up with the writers of these books. I like the JLA, so I read the comics. Its as simple as that. That being said, this is the worst I've read. {I've read them all} WWIII made no sense to me what-so-ever. Alot of the JLA books do that, but they usually come together in the end. This book nearly stopped me from reading JLA books. But I took a chance with a later one and everything seemed ok. I guess they changed writers. {Thank God} I don't write bad reviews to bash anything. But I feel potential buyers should be warned.
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Summary: An epic worthy of the title
Review: A Very Very good epic done Marvel style. Slam Bang effects, great art, great characterizations, great everything. A terrific addition to the DC Universe canon as it progresses the long-talked about theory that everyone on earth has a meta-human gene. Two caveats though: you don't have to be a regular reader to enjoy it but it SURE WOULD HELP!
Secondly, and this is the big one, the epic storyline gets no payoff at the end, as they end on a corny "superfriends" note.
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Summary: THE ULTIMATE FINALE TO GRANT MORRISON'S GREAT RUN!!!
Review: I can't understand the low rating for this one. WORLD WAR 3 was everything that was great about Morrison's JLA tenfold. Great character dynamics and awsome "widescren" action right up there with the best Authority story. Don't forget that it was Morrison who made popular the whole widescreen, cinematic style of storytelling that can now be found in just about every other comic book today. I remember loving this story when I read each individual issue and it's only better collected into one book that you can sit down, relax, and read in one sitting.WORLD WAR THREE ROCKS!!!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I don't know how anyone who read the fabulous "DC One Million", "Rock of Ages" or "Justice For All" or even "Strength in Numbers" could compare them to World War III. There is simply too much going on here and not enough artwork or time is given to develop the themes. For example, GL's attempt to battle Maggedon for the ring is epic and quite possibly the lynchpin of the plot - it gets a whole 10 panels. I felt that this was rushed and somehow less fleshed out than its predecessors. I know this is just a comic book; the standards set by the authors in their previous work led me to expect more.
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Summary: Not Grant Morrison
Review: I followed Grant Morrison's run on this book. He had some good story lines and some even better story lines. He seemed to me to be infallible. That is until DC kept him on for ten more issues than he wanted or was prepared to do. In this collection this very evident. This story line was drug out so long that I'm afraid either Grant Morrison got burnt out or did not write this at all.
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Summary: Ok wrap up but ...
Review: Its difficult for me to review Morrison's wrapup to his run on JLA. Personally, I thought many of his stories were excellent- I have never seen Barda and Orion used as well as they were by Morrison, for one thing. This volume starts well - the new Injustice Gang (sigh- with the exception of the Queen Bee, who is possibly the dumbest mega-villain I've ever seen) reunites to take out the JLA, not realizing a greater menace is on the horizon. Luthor, Prometheus, the Colonel (good villain, stupid name) are pretty fun villains, though Luthor seems to have almost nothing to do. Unfortunately, after the Injustice Gang attacks, the story starts to slide as the menace is revealed. For me, Megadon is another dumb idea- without spoiling anyone's read, its not a person or an entity, its a weapon, an automated machine- because of this, all the personality usually associated with a terrific villain is not in evidence here. Yes, the earth will be destroyed, yes the heroes ban together with heroes past to defeat the menace, et al. Unfortunately, the menace is so stupid and underwhelming that by the time the JLA comes up with the ridiculously cheesy manner in which they defeat Megadon, you're ready for it all to be over anyway. In short, the first 100 pages are a thrill ride - I just have issues with the last.
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Summary: Ok wrap up but ...
Review: Its difficult for me to review Morrison's wrapup to his run on JLA. Personally, I thought many of his stories were excellent- I have never seen Barda and Orion used as well as they were by Morrison, for one thing. This volume starts well - the new Injustice Gang (sigh- with the exception of the Queen Bee, who is possibly the dumbest mega-villain I've ever seen) reunites to take out the JLA, not realizing a greater menace is on the horizon. Luthor, Prometheus, the Colonel (good villain, stupid name) are pretty fun villains, though Luthor seems to have almost nothing to do. Unfortunately, after the Injustice Gang attacks, the story starts to slide as the menace is revealed. For me, Megadon is another dumb idea- without spoiling anyone's read, its not a person or an entity, its a weapon, an automated machine- because of this, all the personality usually associated with a terrific villain is not in evidence here. Yes, the earth will be destroyed, yes the heroes ban together with heroes past to defeat the menace, et al. Unfortunately, the menace is so stupid and underwhelming that by the time the JLA comes up with the ridiculously cheesy manner in which they defeat Megadon, you're ready for it all to be over anyway. In short, the first 100 pages are a thrill ride - I just have issues with the last.
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Summary: It's about time.
Review: Ladies and Gentlemen who have been following the "Watchtower Era" JLA; let it be said here first: Maggedon Has Arrived! This book is truly incredible. A masterpiece of grand comic proportions. However, before you all take my word for it and order this book, let me tell you that first you should read or have read the following JLA titles: Midsummers Nightmare, JLA: American Dreams,JLA: Rock Of Ages, JLA: Strength in Numbers, and JLA: Justice for All. It helps to have read most other JLA books, for character backgrounds, but these four contain some important forboding elements that really make World War 3 the powerhouse it is. Aside from the extensive need for background info, this is really an increible book. It's no Kingdom Come, but still a masterpiece all in itself. The major fault I would find with this book is that it's not really worth it all by itself. You really need to have read the whole story arc to truely appriciate how long this has been building. Additional!ly, the story does flow rather fast for such an epic experience. Bottem Line: A very good JLA book.
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Summary: Typical
Review: Morrison is over-rated and so is DeMatteis in this book that contains 100 pages of sloopy artwork and zero story.
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Summary: "Have we forgotten anyone?"
Review: Morrison's trademark apocalypse comes right on schedule in his version of the JLA, which looks for all the world like a big-budget, mid-summer blockbuster movie. All the loose ends that you thought were forgotten about, all the characters that you thought just showed up for one issue, every superhero you can name and few that you can't come to the rescue in Morrison's admirably surreal take on the end of the world at the hands of a giant, planet devouring menace. It's a great read, and Howard Porter has finally gotten a handle on anatomy, as well as the classic Superman. The best of the series.
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