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JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE DELUXE EDITION 1ST EDITION DOWNLOAD FREE James Robinson | 9781401267360 | | | | | JSA: The Golden Age I did wish the Jay Garrick would be a bigger part, instead of just being in the background of certain panels. They reached JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition to Johnny, recruited Hourman and prepared to thwart Thompson's plans by any means necessary. The plot is a bit too predictable for my tastes, but may be opaque to those without a good knowledge of DC WWII continuity. The biggest red mark against the book is an odd decision about coloring. This includes both titles with the Elseworlds Logo, and titles retroactively declared as Elseworlds Stories. Original Title. Oct 14, Dan Schwent rated it really liked it Shelves:comicsmighty-con. But once I got it, I enjoyed it immensely. Not to get too in the weeds, but I like the idea that Starman's tampering accidentally created the circumstances JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition would allow a world of superheroes to exist. I've had this book for ages, but just picked it up this morning and read it. I don't find it cynical at all, and not at all dark by the end of the story. It is the end of World War IIand with it the beginning of the end of the glory days for both the Justice Society and the All-Star Squadron as the teams break up and the various members face their own personal crises in the aftermath. A void was there, and Thompson stepped in. Unable to do anything but guard the homefront, regular soldiers got the glory- along with Tex Thompson, the former Mr. McCarthyism takes its toll on the team, and our beloved old-timers face some truly saddening events. He managed to elude them long enough to link up with Bob Fatman Daley, whose friendship Tex rejected. Other editions. Tex Thompson, once an unremarkable hero known as Mr. Batman: The Golden Age Vol. Gotham's famed Caped Tweet Clean. Story Arcs. Cancel Create Link. Add to Wishlist. May 29, Chris devine rated it did not like it. And as stated above, it definitely showcases some of Paul Smith's finest work, which in itself makes it worthwhile. Feb 15, Mark rated JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition did not like it Shelves: gave-up-on. Writer James Robinson, who would later reinvent Starman, has done tons of research into the In a story that mirrors WATCHMEN somewhat, James Robinson recasts the superheroes, called mystery men although some are womeninto a narrative that reflects Cold War paranoia and demagoguery. It has one of the most dynamic climatic fight scene that closes out the book; it actually provoked public audible excl I mainlined this graphic novel right up until the final 20 pages. Apr 02, Michael rated it it was amazing Shelves: sci-fi-fantasy-horrorfictioncomics-graphic-novels. Ory's colors are muted but fit the time period of the 50s. I want to tell myself it's because I wanted to prolong the ending of a story I was enjoying, honestly, though, I probably got busy playing video games, or reading a novel or non-fiction title. What size image should we insert? I literally had to shine a flashlight on his pages to read the text. The way it all goes down is quite good. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. From Bucky O'Hare and Dr. Product Details About the Author. Some of the badness can be attributed to the heavy-handed symbolism, but I also didn't mind that as much when it was all over. Several of the themes that seems to interest Robinson as a writer, are themes that Moore covered, and then both more eloqyently and more in-depth, in Watchmen. And Paul Smith beautiful renders the players in a style that pays loving tribute to the golden age. In addition, he has written James Robinson is a British writer, best known for his work in comic books and screenplays. Other Editions All the above to say: I highly recommend this comic. As an Elseworld's story, Robinson is allowed a bit more play with backstory and JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition. It was been long established that the JSA disbanded in the s because they refused to comply with the House Un-American Activities Committee's demand that they unmask. Details if other :. Start a Wiki. James Robinson is a British writer, best known for his work in comic books and screenplays. Other books in the series. Verify your identity Alan Scott retired as Green Lantern and found JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition radio company struggling, Carter Hawkman Hall became obsessed with his Egyptian past life, Robotman began losing his humanity, Starman had a nervous breakdown, Hourman began obsessing over perfecting Miraclo so he could continue his heroics and Johnny himself divorced Liberty Belle, retired from heroics and took up smoking. Started and stopped - blech. Starman and Green Lantern step up, and the death blow is dealt by an unexpected character. Most of the "mystery men" don't appear in costume for most of the series. Cancel Update. In addition, he has written James Robinson is a British writer, best known for his work in comic books and screenplays. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Ted Knight is in a sanitarium. The twists are borderline ridiculous, but presented with so much earnestness that you can't help but believe them. It evolves relatively quickly to revolve around Cold War paranoia. Make sure this is what you intended. The way Robinson uses post-WWII Communist paran There are a ton of characters in this thing, and as someone who has never read any golden age DC stuff, it took me a little while to understand who they all were. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The illustrations are ok, not great. They reached out to Johnny, recruited Hourman and prepared to thwart Thompson's plans by any means necessary. Smith carefully melded his own well-defined style with a retro ethos that met the s era characters on their JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition terms. In the aftermath of World War II, the mystery men have largely retired. Set during the start of one of the darkest periods of U. But things are not as they seem. As the war ended, the heroes mostly retired, one by one, and faded into their normal lives. Writer Robinson portrays his heroes, most of whom are second-tier, as people fighting against the lost glory after WW2 is over, and how it's impacted their lives. World's Finest. Several of the themes that seems to interest Robinson as a writer, are themes that Moore covered, and then both more eloqyently and more in-depth, in Watchmen. Ted Knight Starmantormented in his role in developing the A-bomb, retreats to a sanitarium, even as he envisions his greatest invention. It gives an opportunity to cast established characters in a different light, and it's usually quite enjoyable. This gave the book less of an impact for me and, over A very good story about what happened to the Golden Age heroes after the end of WWII. Dec 19, Tony Blanco rated it liked it. Many people have called The Golden Age a modern classic, and I agree. Sep 19, Mike rated it really liked it Shelves: completed-series. It was meant to be an Elseworlds, but was so good it became canon anyway post-Crisis universe. He is JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition for his encyclopedic knowledge of comic book continuity, especially regarding the Golden Age of comic books. I'd give this more than 1 star, but less than 2. Smith does a great job with a realistic style that benefits the time period. Hitler's brain? The Golden Glove. Just as impressive, we're introduced to a parallel America that shares many of the tensions and anxieties of our own country's mid- century past but is also altered by and alters the superheroes and "mystery men" who exist in this timeline. What size image should we insert? As World JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition II comes to an end, The reveal of the villain s is a nice, satisfying a-ha moment to anyone versed in Golden Age lore, and the final battle is a gripping slam-fest in the best comic book fash A good graphic novel that could have been better. The Justice Society of America was, I believe, the first group of superheroes to work together in comic books, which set the stage for groups like Justice League, the Avengers, and others. More filters. The reviewers here who didn't like the art, well, no accounting for taste, I suppose. Jun 18, Alex rated it liked it Shelves: graphicfiction. JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition Set during the start of one of the darkest periods of U. The JSA: The Golden Age Deluxe Edition 1st edition plot reveal drags down an otherwise superior adult comic. I reread this to see if I'm keeping it in my collection, and I am. Dec 17, Ubalstecha rated it liked it Shelves: reads. Add to Wishlist. Miller's Batgirl. Details if other :. Howard Chaykin Introduction. Related Searches. Alan Scott Green Lantern runs afoul of the McCarthy hearings because of some of the writers employed at his radio station.