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Summary: Biased
Review: Don't get me wrong. I love Mark Waid's writing, and on it's own merits, this is a good, solid story. Unfortunately, Waid has the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of Grant Morrison, who breathed new life into the JLA. I was a bit spoiled, and would HIGHLY recommend that you seek out the Morrison JLA books before getting these, or buying "Kingdom Come" and Waid's "Flash" books to see what Mark Waid is really capable of...
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Summary: Now if there was any doubt who runs the JL of America...
Review: Don't tell me that you don't snicker each time you see Superman suffer at the hands of Batman. Now, this time it's not intentional, but it's still nice to see.Mark Waid's introspective approach is vastly different to Grant Morrison's crazy end of the world is every day approach. But both do know how to write an action scene. Waid really gets into the heads of the characters. Unlike the X-Men as an example, the JL of America is not a team that lends itself to introspection. However, Waid pulls it off better than many who have written the X-Men - including Grant Morrison. One of the joys of reading JL of America is watching Batman show just how far and above he is to the other clowns in bright costumes. That is the entire premise of this graphic novel. Internal conflict, great action, & Batman. What else you need?
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Summary: A couple of glaring inconsistencies
Review: First, the weapons Batman designed that were used against the other heroes were incredibly complex. There is no way he would have had the time, expertise, and facilities to build all those intricate weapons. I know it is science fiction, but each of the super-heroes are defined by their own limitations, that's why you have a story. Otherwise Superman could just fly around and save everybody and Bruce Wayne could just finance reparations and they would live in a perfect world. This one pushed even comic book credibility a little too far. Also, the Lazarus Pits are used to regenerate Ras Al Ghul when he is nearly dead or recently dead, they should not have been much of a threat to Bruce Wayne's parents bodies. Other than that, the concepts of trust and betrayal made a thought provoking story. I do like stories that show Batman as the preeminent member of the JLA.
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Summary: A couple of glaring inconsistencies
Review: First, the weapons Batman designed that were used against the other heroes were incredibly complex. There is no way he would have had the time, expertise, and facilities to build all those intricate weapons. I know it is science fiction, but each of the super-heroes are defined by their own limitations, that's why you have a story. Otherwise Superman could just fly around and save everybody and Bruce Wayne could just finance reparations and they would live in a perfect world. This one pushed even comic book credibility a little too far. Also, the Lazarus Pits are used to regenerate Ras Al Ghul when he is nearly dead or recently dead, they should not have been much of a threat to Bruce Wayne's parents bodies. Other than that, the concepts of trust and betrayal made a thought provoking story. I do like stories that show Batman as the preeminent member of the JLA.
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Summary: Finally --- JLA get's a good writer!
Review: Grant Morrison, who? Now Mark Waid is a man who knows how to write comics! After over 40 issues under the helm of Grant Morrison, this book collects the first issues written by Mark Waid. With the talents of Mark Waid, the stories are more personal and smaller in scope. Gone are the masses of JLA members. (No Zauriel, no Steel, no Huntress, etc.) Mark Waid uses the main members, and we get to know them a bit better. (Wonder Woman is finally put to good use again!) The stories are not wild nonsense. They don't ramble on just to sell more issues. Each incident is there for a purpose. This tightly told story tells of Batman's fall from grace from the JLA. It also includes a few one-off issues, the best of which features only Aquaman and Wonder Woman. My favorite line is by Aquaman to Wonder Woman while he's holding her lasso, "Actually, I think you're a little vapid and boring -- and often more than a little Pollyanna-ish. I hate it that people keep assuming we have anything in common simply because we're both royalty. And for the life of me, I can't find any rational reason why I want you so badly."
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Summary: Batman is THE MAN!
Review: I throughly enjoyed this story. As other reviewers have written this story shows the brillance and genuis of the only non-superpowered member of the team - The Batman! But did Batman betray his team mates? Nope! Not in my book! I think he was jusitfied in coming up with ways of stopping the most powerful beings in the DC Universe - and in not telling them. Have we forgotten how many times Superman has gone rogue because of someone taking over his mind? And we must not forget Hal Jordan's (the former Green Lantern now the new Spectre)transformation into Parallax. Yep in my opinon Bats was right in devising ways to stop them - just in case. And in the context of the characters they should have acknowleded this. They know from experience how right Batman usually is. Where was their trust in him? But I have to admit when it comes to The Batman I am biased. He is my all time favorite. But this story does show that Batman must not ever be underestimated. It would also be nice to see a story that shows how right Batman was in designing ways to stop the JLA and not telling them. Okay back to the real world. This was a great story. Buy it!!
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Summary: AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!!!
Review: I've been reading JLA graphic novel for a number of years, and I thought that KINGDOME COME and JLA: EARTH 2 were the best I've read.....UNTIL I read THIS one. Only Batman would think of something this deadly....but it makes perfect sense. Being the only super-hero without any super speed, flying powers, etc., why NOT protect yourself and others if the rest of the JLA went rogue? Personally, I think Batman knows that he doesn't need the JLA, but they most definitely need him. Suffice to say, if you get only one novel, get THIS ONE!
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Summary: The 5 Stars are for the Overall Impact
Review: If I wanted to be chintzy and point out all the logical flaws, etc that plague this series, it would only be three stars. But I believe that given the fact that I've reread this story 20 or 30 times,means the overall story overcomes those inadequacies.
So much spoiler information has been given away already, I won't contribute further. Let's just say that this is one of the most important Batman stories anyone's EVER done. We receive more insight into his mind's inner workings, and get a hint that he's not that far removed from a guy named Frank Castle. Except for the "no killing" thing.
This story is also important because it both sets up and is influenced by Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. The reverberations continued through to JLA Divided We Fall and in other DC books in months to follow. This is an indispensible book.
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Summary: Great Story
Review: JLA: Tower of Babel reveals the deadly genius of Batman and one of his greatest foes, Ra's Al Ghul. His paranoa leads him to develop a secret weapon against each of the Justice League members, in case they became dangerous for any reason. The effectiveness of these "fail-safes" becomes all too real when the files fall into the wrong hands. The League will never be the same again.
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Summary: Critical story in JLA continuity
Review: Not since Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns do we get such an in depth look at exactly how far Batman is willing to go in his pursuit of justice. When his greatest enemy gets hold of his personal files on his Justice League teammates, the consequences spell catastrophe for the JLA. While not quite as good as some of Waid's best stuff, this story gives vital insight into the uncomfortable relationship that Batman has with the JLA. Tower of Babel is a vital story for anyone following DC universe continuity, with repercussions throughout the other mainstream superhero titles.
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