Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: Knowing that Alan Grant is a veteran comic book writer, the book was rather disappointing. Perhaps if you don't follow any of the JLA or Batman comics, you might enjoy the book more than I did. But, if you do regularly read JLA or Batman, then I think you will find that the book has a rather weak plot, cliché character dialog, and is a re-hash of earlier comic book themes, etc. There was nothing new, nothing interesting. It portrayed the JLA as a bunch on morons except for Batman. The novel insinuated that when a telepathic link that exists between team members is broken, the various team members don't know what to do (except for Batman because he is used to working alone). Didn't all the JLA members work alone for years before joining the JLA? It is like Mr. Grant had a contract to write a book so he just threw one together to meet the obligation.
Rating: 
Summary: Batman doesn't belong in the Justice League
Review: Nevertheless, he is my favorite member. The attraction to Batman is that he uses his natural abilities rather than super powers. Alan Grant has written some of the most psychologically intriguing Batman comic books for several years and was able to maintain the character's integrity while integrating him with the other cosmic powered super heroes. Grant even resurrects one of his own characters from the comic books, Cassandra the fortune teller. A couple of Batman villians, some full scale battles with the entire Justice League, horror, mystery, and cataclysm are blended for a fine novel.
Rating:
Summary: Batman doesn't belong in the Justice League
Review: Nevertheless, he is my favorite member. The attraction to Batman is that he uses his natural abilities rather than super powers. Alan Grant has written some of the most psychologically intriguing Batman comic books for several years and was able to maintain the character's integrity while integrating him with the other cosmic powered super heroes. Grant even resurrects one of his own characters from the comic books, Cassandra the fortune teller. A couple of Batman villians, some full scale battles with the entire Justice League, horror, mystery, and cataclysm are blended for a fine novel.
Rating: 
Summary: A good comic-based novel
Review: Over the last few years, there has been a dearth of good comic book-based novels, since the Marvel efforst have really faltered. I was pleased to see that DC has begun putting out books, starting with a few Batman novels, even a Wonder Woman book. Now they have started releasing Justice League books. It seems that they will be releasing them with a specific character as the focus, in this case Batman. The book opens with the Justice League working their minds and muscles to save Gotham City from disaster. A result of their solution is that an ancient pyramid is uncovered, the archaeological find of all time it seems. Unfortunately, the history of that pyramid leads to disaster the world over in terms of the spirit of one who was slain there. This spirit possesses a student and begins wreaking havoc. Having learned something of the world from this student, the first efforts are geared toward subduing those who could stop his planetary domination, the super heroes of the Justice League. He manages to capture most of the main lineup, as it were, with Batman escaping and Martian Manuhunter not being present. Since it is in Gotham, Batman is able to bring his resources to bear against the villain. The action proceeds from there, with little in the way of surprises. I dislike how some things were mentioned again and again and again, as though the reader would forget them from one chapter to the next. It does not really detract from the story, however. Personally, I have grown unfamiliar with the DC universe, and this book served as a good refresher, in that the back story to many characters is given. There was one thing in particular that disturbed me, as to how one of the heroes escaped his prison, as it seemed he was just suddenly free, but such things happen in comics sometimes, so I am inclined to let it go. I think JLA fans will enjoy this book, Batman fans, too.
Rating:
Summary: A good comic-based novel
Review: Over the last few years, there has been a dearth of good comic book-based novels, since the Marvel efforst have really faltered. I was pleased to see that DC has begun putting out books, starting with a few Batman novels, even a Wonder Woman book. Now they have started releasing Justice League books. It seems that they will be releasing them with a specific character as the focus, in this case Batman. The book opens with the Justice League working their minds and muscles to save Gotham City from disaster. A result of their solution is that an ancient pyramid is uncovered, the archaeological find of all time it seems. Unfortunately, the history of that pyramid leads to disaster the world over in terms of the spirit of one who was slain there. This spirit possesses a student and begins wreaking havoc. Having learned something of the world from this student, the first efforts are geared toward subduing those who could stop his planetary domination, the super heroes of the Justice League. He manages to capture most of the main lineup, as it were, with Batman escaping and Martian Manuhunter not being present. Since it is in Gotham, Batman is able to bring his resources to bear against the villain. The action proceeds from there, with little in the way of surprises. I dislike how some things were mentioned again and again and again, as though the reader would forget them from one chapter to the next. It does not really detract from the story, however. Personally, I have grown unfamiliar with the DC universe, and this book served as a good refresher, in that the back story to many characters is given. There was one thing in particular that disturbed me, as to how one of the heroes escaped his prison, as it seemed he was just suddenly free, but such things happen in comics sometimes, so I am inclined to let it go. I think JLA fans will enjoy this book, Batman fans, too.
Rating: 
Summary: a real sleeper
Review: this book was a real disappointment. after i read the wonder woman book and loved it i ran out and bought this one thinking that the story would be well written and worth reading. wrong!!! it starts off with a pyramid being found in all places gotham city. after this strange events start happening that threatens the safety of the whole world. when the superfriends go and investigate, they find that they got more than they bargained for. now this book has brillant ideals that never get going far. it is written more like an outline where the author forgot to put in the interesting details. it is sad that this book never went anywhere because it might discourge people from reading other justice league books that might actually be well written.
Rating:
Summary: It is what you expect out of a superhero book; YoungAdultish
Review: This book was not a bad read if you are looking for something non-challenging. The book has the Young Adult reading level and random disembodiments. Also the ending of this book drags on like a scene form " 2001 SPACE ODYSSEY ", just not as well written. I did enjoy this book being a Batman fan and DC comics reader. All in all a fun read, but nothing more than that.
Rating: 
Summary: Four hours of my life that I will never get back
Review: Well, that's one of the dumbest books I've ever read. Suspension of disbelief is one thing, but this requires suspension of intellect, and all scientific knowledge. Most of the book and explanations sound like the drunken dream of a schizophrenic. Lets see - the book breaks just about every science known to man. From archeology to physics, from geology to plain common sense. OK, spoiler time - I am now going to save you four hours of reading this complete drivel. The ghost of a neolithic barbarian tries to destroy all civilization by harnessing electromagnetic forces of the planet. Batman stops him. The end. All in a day's work for the Ghostbusters, but Batman is nearly killed because he is very un-batman like here. Plus the giant bad guy doesn't leave enormous chunks of marshmallows after he dies!
Rating:
Summary: A Good Start For A Series....
Review: While this volume of the proposed Justice League Of America series of novels is not the greatest read I've experienced, it wasn't bad. The whole premise of the JLA is that they band together to deal with threats that are too big for any one hero. This threat is certainly big, literally world threatening. I think that this novel is the start of a fun series. I recommend it.
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