JLA/JSA: Virtue and Vice

by David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns, Carlos Pacheco

Overview

Offered again! Celebrate the legacy of artist Carlos Pacheco with this reissue of the graphic novel by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns that brings together DC’s two original super-teams: the JLA and the JSA. When a reunion leads to several surprise betrayals by trusted members within both squads, a conspiracy is uncovered that leads Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Zatanna, and others from the depths of Limbo to the Rock of Eternity. Have some heroes truly turned evil, or is there some greater menace lying in wait? Two teams. Two legacies. One epic adventure!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781779526618
Publisher:	DC
Publication date:	10/31/2023
Sold by:	DC Comics
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	263,961
File size:	60 MB
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Age Range:	12 Years

Editorial Reviews

Although well-done, this mega-team-up story is somewhat routine. It's natural for a publisher to let superheroes make guest appearances in one another's comics, and the idea of grouping several into a squad of superpowered do-gooders follows irresistibly. The Justice Society of America (with 1940s superheroes like Captain Marvel and Dr. Mid-Nite) was DC's first major stab at a superhero team, before superhero comics faded away in the early '50s. The Justice League of America is the present-day version, featuring some new characters and some who never disappeared (like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman). DC decided to unite the two groups periodically. The attractions are obvious: comics fans get to see the characters pictured on the same page in dynamic interaction. During a party, Wildcat arm wrestles with Green Lantern, while Plastic Man stretches across the room to ogle Power Girl's cleavage. And there's terrific conflict. When different versions of the characters (such as Superman and Captain Marvel) are present, all sorts of power comparisons are possible. A demonic alien conqueror causes several of the heroes to be secretly possessed by the seven deadly sins, pitting one group against another (e.g., Power Girl is possessed by Lust; Batman by Anger). The writing is smooth and the scene in which Dr. Mid-Nite exorcises the demon of rage from Batman is unexpectedly moving. The art is professional and a double-page spread showing the united band of superheroes plunging forward is a rouser. Nevertheless, the story feels stale. It's been done before and will be done again. (June) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

The annual team-up of the Justice League and the Justice Society, two superhero teams, was a DC tradition for many years-their classic early meetings, from the mid-1960s, are collected in Crisis on Multiple Earths. Writers Goyer and Geoff Johns revive the idea in this full-color hardcover. The camaraderie of the two teams' Thanksgiving dinner is interrupted by an attack on U.S. President Lex Luthor. After the heroes rush to the rescue, seven of them begin to attack their allies and create chaos, whereupon the insanity spreads to the general population. The unaffected heroes must defend themselves while searching for the cause of this aberrant behavior. Almost 30 heroes are featured. The slightly cartoony art by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino is fluid and effective, though not as good as their excellent work on Marvel's Avengers Forever. The story seems rushed, but the writers do include some banter among the various heroes, always a delight for long-term fans. This is a good, though not great, book that will appeal to fans of both teams. Recommended for larger collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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