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Summary: The JLA reformed and stronger than ever
Review: Following the disbanding of the JLA in the Rock of Ages, the fathers of JLA decide to reform the team and increase the member number, the new members are Zauriel, Steel, Huntress, Plastic Man. This collection also introduces Prometheus and how he takes out the enitre JLA on their own Moonbase. I thought that this was the best story in the trade. The next story was about the case of Julian September and about how he alters probability and how the most normal occurrences are thereby changed, i.e. Bruce Wayne's parents were never killed etc. The final stories were of Adam Strange (the worst one in the trade). All in all pretty entertaining.
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Summary: It Went From the Big Guns to the Losers
Review: I thought the stories in this volume ushered in the end of Grant Morrison's flawless run on JLA. When the book went from the big guns (Superman, Batman,WonderWoman,Green Lantern etc.)to second string losers (Big Barda, Orion, Huntress etc.)the stories fell flat. The only reason I did not give this book only 1 star is because the big guns are still in the book, but they have to carry the losers. Anyway, buy it if you like either the JLA in any form or Grant Morrison's writing.
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Summary: The best so far...
Review: I've been reading the graphic novels in order, and this is the best so far. Following the awful "JLA: Rock of Ages", "JLA: Srength in Numbers" is comprised of a number of shorter stories; each of which is filled with adventure and soul. Yes, these stories have a soul, or a spirit. One of which even brought tears to my eyes. I can't say any other comic in recent memory has had that effect on me. Zauriel is a great addition to the JLA team. Wonder Woman is under used. But as a whole, these stories worked to entertain and inspire. What else can you ask for?
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Summary: The loves of my life.
Review: Let me first preface this review with saying that I am probably the only one who hated Keith Giffen, et al's former version of the JLA. To me the JLA was never a joke and it was more than just a comic. They were, and continue to be, the World's Greatest Super Heroes. Strength in numbers impressed me enough to return to the world of comics after a 10 year absence and am I glad I came back! Three truly great writers--Waid, Morrison and the extremely underrated Christopher Priest (his work in conjunction with Sal Velluto on Black Panther is nothing short of sublime) have put the word SUPER back into superhero. Even the much maligned Aquaman seems to be embellished with a majesty that until now had not been before seen.My one problem: the insertion of Barda and Orion into the team. Kirby was a god, but only he really knew how to handle them. Their membership makes the team too top heavy and make other more thoughtful characters like J'onn J'onzz, Zauriel and Aquaman seem as though they're out of place and awkward. But still an enjoyable read and a fine comicbook. Five stars for reinvigorating what thought to be a dying franchise--the super hero team book.
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Summary: STRONG MORRISON STORYLINE
Review: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter. . .each a mighty hero in their own right, possessed of power beyond mortal imagination. But together, united under a common banner, they are the ultimate, world-shaking, gob-smacking dream team - The Justice League of America! Regardless of what you think about America's need for this superhero thing, JLA is good honest comic book fun. But even here with pretty much the whose who of comic book heroes, the effect that England has had on the genre can't be ignored.Strength in Numbers sees a number of the JLA turning up in Neil Gaiman's Dream. The acclaimed skills of Grant Morrison and Mark Waid combine to bring you the fourth collection in the JLA graphic novel series. New foes, new members and a new look - this is the biggest and best yet! Join up with the JLA on this roller-coaster ride of an adventure - meet Prometheus who knows everything there is to know about the JLA - and that means everything - certainly enough to kill each and every one of them. And meet Professor Julian September, a man for whom fortunes have taken a decided turn for the better. Unfortunately, his successes are altering the course of world history, and in his brave new world, there's the distinct probability that the JLA simply never came to be!
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Summary: Why I'm arrogant(bonus:Why the Jla needs more than the big 7
Review: Teh JLA needs more tan the big seven to handle world threatening Threats which the threats just keep getting bigger and bigger. My only complaint. The Prometheus storyline(1st storyline) Where Prometheus figures a way to kill every one of the Jla Members except Superman(just read it!)This book is excellent, and people are saying that with the addititons of Plastic Man, Big Barda,Huntress,Orion,Steel,and oracle, Grant didn't put them there to take out Superman for steel, just to enhance the book to be more of an uncontrollable team which, most of the time aren't all together, because they go their separate ways, so why are you complaining, it puts the team into more of a powerful team that only assemble when extreme odds come against them (I.E) The Maggedon storyline from #34,36-41 which I thought was truly excellent(I won't get into it's awesomeness for now.) As of Ish 43 the team is cut down to 8 (The big seven and Plastic Man) just read this book and decide if more than twice in there were they fully united. NO.I seem arrogant don't I? (That's a rhetorcal question) In the Maggedon storyline every single super hero in the DC universe comes out and fights Maggedon with a few deaths( I won't tell you who.)
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Summary: Great, action filled, dead on characterization
Review: This is a fantastic collection of JLA stories. At first, I didn't want the JLA to expand to 14, but Morrison made me like the new guys, especially Steel. He continues to create fantastic threats, such as Prometheus and the Star Conquerers. Mark Waid did an excellent job, so much that you can't tell the transition between his and Morrison's stories. The stroy where all of reality is threatened is my favorite. THe only disappointment I had was Barda and Orion joining the team and Howard Porter didn't do the artwork for all the stories, but it is still a fantastic read.
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