JLA: EARTH 2 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Grant Morrison,Frank Quitely | 96 pages | 20 Nov 2012 | DC Comics | 9781401240950 | English | New York, United States JLA: Earth 2 PDF Book I'll admit that at least after reading this I feel okay about the whole arc of this story, but it still doesn't whelm me. It might go without saying, but that's exactly the problem with Earth This was the first time we'd really seen the Crime Syndicate since Crisis. I think I would have liked this more with better art I also feel the story here could have been a little denser. Our heroes rebuild. Thankfully, this was Morrison at his best. It amounts to a tale that is not as easily followed as it could be. The artwork was good but didn't stand out as being fantastic. Experience the DC Comics Universe like never before with. I am also not quite sure how, or for that matter if this book is part of the DC continuity. Lists with This Book. We value your input. It is however, a shame that I read Forever Evil before I read this. Whatever a particular society or people deem to be moral or good will always win in the end. Good is the reflection of good. As with most other Morrison-penned stories that I read back in the day, the strength of the story is the creativity in the little details. Something similar happens once the League head to Earth 2 without all its members feeling the need to go and a couple stay behind to protect the Earth if things go awry as they are wont to do. This article needs additional citations for verification. Volume 10 Man of Steel. As the epic conclusion of the story collides to an end, Quitely expresses the enormity of the moment in two pages. Doesn't change a whole lot in the scheme of things, though. You are commenting using your Twitter account. Volume 16 Superman: The Death of Superman. It's even, dare I say, simplistic? Since, originally, be Excellent reading! Dec 31, Jake added it Shelves: favorite-authors , science-fiction , graphic-novels , superheroes. Notify me of new comments via email. Aquaman and Martian Manhunter stay behind on Earth so they conveniently don't have counterparts. Attempting to stop the collision, Superman discovers that this Brainiac is a biological organism; Superman's code against killing prevents him from harming Brainiac. Wonder Woman becomes Superwoman , a sadistic sexy Amazon. But then didn't Crisis on infinite Earths do away with the Multiverse. Volume 15 Green Lantern: Secret Origin. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. That's why I can recommend this book. Updating Results. JLA: Earth 2 Writer To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy. Some of the "opposite" stuff is clever, creative how each of the Crime Syndicate came to their po Finally read this after sitting years in my dusty collection. Mar 25, Gianfranco Mancini rated it really liked it Shelves: comics-and-graphic-novels , dc-comics , superheroes-and-supervillains. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Most intriguing are the different backgrounds of the five core members of the Crime Syndicate, and seeing what parts of the mirror universe are flipped and how; sadly the story focuses a bit too much on Batman go figure! This article needs additional citations for verification. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. View 2 comments. Subsequent Notes : After writing the bulk of this review, I took a closer look at the story, and noticed stuff I'd missed during my previous reading. Dec 17, Bookwraiths rated it really liked it Shelves: library , graphic-novels-dc , graphic-novels. Powered by. Width cm :. I enjoyed the comic but I had to be honest about what is. It just made me embarrassed for her Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods. She's playing Owlman and Ultraman off each other, and I think she hates both of them but feels more lust for Owlman. I am not a fan of Quitely, as he f This was not a bad read, but it is far from being one of my favorite DC graphics. NO matter how much you try to do "right" the right in this universe isn't what works. I mean, the bad guys are bad because they're from the bad world , where evil always triumphs! Sep 28, Martin rated it it was amazing Shelves: reviewed , personal-topcomics. I also feel the story here could have been a little denser. JLA: Earth 2 Reviews Morrison drew from decades of DC hero lore to create some darker quirks in the aspects of the Crime Syndicate world. A few other flaws ruined the fun for me, particularly the bizarrely rushed ending and the character artwork -- seriously, why does everyo Entertaining reboot of the evil DC Comics "mirror universe". So what are we to make of JLA: Earth 2? That's why I can recommend this book. I wasn't a comic book reader in the nineties but he more backstory's I read, the more I realise that I am not a huge fan of that artistic style. Go to Link Unlink Change. A one-shot graphic novel where the Crime Syndicate of Amerika from the anti-matter universe, and the Justice League clash in a no holds barred conflict. However, the JLA realized it couldn't win on the antimatter Earth because in that reality evil always triumphed. Each is an evil counterpart of a JLA member. I am also not quite sure how, or for that matter if this book is part of the DC continuity. The Crime Syndicate's personal fulfillment for open control cannot be fulfilled on the Justice League's Earth as exemplified by Owlman's vendetta against his father Thomas Wayne, who is dead on Justice League Earth. Firstly, it was somewhat difficult to follow the story, especially closer to the end. Hidden categories: CS1 maint: archived copy as title Articles needing additional references from March All articles needing additional references Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction from October All articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction Articles with multiple maintenance issues Title pop. Crossing over to the antimatter universe, the JLA hoped to inspire people to rise up against the Crime Syndicate. Evil wins over good on this antimatter Earth and people's hearts are on the other side of their A mirror world exists, it's antimatter to Earth's matter, evil prevails over good, and life isn't fun for anyone. Item Type:. This service is available from Monday-Thursday on orders placed before 5pm and we will aim to deliver your order within days once dispatched. I haven't kept up with comics for over ten years, but I used to be avid about them. I assumed with all of the hullabaloo surrounding this one, that it was probably lengthy and intense. The story is pretty standard super hero fare, although Morrison turns the dial up a few notches. NO matter how much you try to do "right" the right in this universe isn't what works. The first word that the mind conjures is elegance. By doing good for the sake of good, people are transformed into even better people. I am not a fan of Quitely, as he follows the habit of so many before him of every guy looks the same, just dark hared or no hair, one shorter than the other etc etc etc. Evil wins over good on this antimatter Earth and people's hearts are on the other side of their bodies. JLA: Earth 2 Read Online This gra I just went back and re-read this one, as it' s been on my shelf for about a decade, a remnant from my younger days as a hard-core comic fanboy. Excellent reading! As the rain falls down, we then see in another panel all seven members of the JLA reflected in a puddle, with raindrops falling. Also, Morrison always had intriguing over-arching ideas. Science Fiction. Also, Morrison always had intriguing over-arching ideas. Alexander Luthor hails from the anti-matter universe and implores the Justice League to help him overthrow their evil selves. The group continued to cause trouble from its homeworld of Earth-3 until reality was destroyed in Crisis on Infinite Earths The reader quickly is given the players, but not the stakes yet , in the battle between good and evil. Massive internal logic fail. I'm not sure how to explain it. Download as PDF Printable version. I loved seeing the characters interact with their opposing Earths because I had seen the Crime Syndicate on the League's earth in the Forever Evil stuff in New 52, but I don't recall seeing the League on the Syndicate's earth. Read more I am also not quite sure how, or fo I should probably start by stating my shock at this book. Dec 11, Eli rated it really liked it Shelves: , dc-comics. The artwork was good but didn't stand out as being fantastic. Firstly, it was somewhat difficult to follow the story, especially closer to the end. An excellent one-shot read, but it was really too short. Volume 3. A few other flaws ruined the fun for me, particularly the bizarrely rushed ending and the character artwork -- seriously, why does everyone have a monstrously huge jawline? You may also like In collection Loading I am not a fan of Quitely, as he f This was not a bad read, but it is far from being one of my favorite DC graphics.