JLA VOL. 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Grant Morrison,Various | 256 pages | 04 Oct 2011 | DC Comics | 9781401233143 | English | New York, NY, United States Jla Vol. 1 PDF Book Some cool moments with Batman though, one can see what would Some decent writing and clever dialog at times between some of the characters, notably Flash and Kyle Rainer as Green Lantern, the drawing was just too BIG in that 90's style that has now oddly become kinda dated no, it's not Rob Leifeld or something, don't get nervous, but The team members are fairly well developed for such a large cast over so few issues, and the banter between them captures their characters nicely. Later, despite the Watchtower being under renovations, Wonder Woman climbs into J'onn J'onzz's Transconscience Articulator to see if she really wants to be with Batman before sitting down to confront him. Enlarge cover. The mention are legacy characters two of which are new to their mantles. I actually can't remember tbh. I was a little underwhelmed by this. The supporting villains were forgettable and were just there for the JLA to fight. The second arc wasn't nearly as good. Oh and also loved the first arc with the superhero wannabes coming to earth. He's resurfaced recently, and reclaimed his previous reputation, thanks to high profile work in the pages of the Rebirth era Flash , and that's been good to see. Scottish comic book author Grant Morrison is known for culture-jamming and the constant reinvention of his work. The art isn't perfect, but it's consistently high quality throughout the run, and these stories are historically classic now for a reason--and it's not just because they pre-date the New 52 reboot. Was it simply a moment shared by warriors on the battlefield? Community Reviews. Science Fiction. Contents [ show ]. Right now, courage is all that can light the darkness! I liked GM's take on the JLA and how they are viewed by the society around them they story about more proactive and "hard-edged" superheroes has been done in recent times with the Superman vs the Elite storylines-so I was glad to see where the original idea might have come from. Grant Morrison reinvents the mainstream superhero comic book. I like how GL and Flash bickering each other, and I have no complains on Batman being the 'God-man' like how other readers complained. Some of this was very well done, such as Giffen and DeMatteis' JLI, but readers were ready for a return of the concept of the Justice League being a collection of the biggest heroes tackling the biggest threats. The volume starts with the introduction of an unfamiliar Alien Superpeople gang called Hyperclan , which is led by their golden leader Protex to our world and they wish to turn Earth into utopia. Locked together in combat, Wonder Woman ensnares her in the Lasso of Truth , forcing Primaid to assume her true Martian shape. The reveal was fairly cool, and as always, Batman manages to outthink his enemies with his superb tactical and deductive brain. But there are plenty of good moments in this book. Lists with This Book. I especially liked t Written before Morrison became The Grant Morrison of the following decade, this is a pretty good book that serves as something of a reboot of the JLA without being all retcon and pedantic about it. I distinctly remember that stunt as something that kept me away from the DCU in the 90s, so there was nothing nostalgic about going back to it for me. Jla Vol. 1 Writer Breaking through the mental programming, Superman regains his strength and bursts free of his restraints. Contents [ show ]. While all of this is going on, Batman manages to capture A-Mortal and Zenturion. I liked that moment even if it wasn't as epic as I hoped. The panels almost slam together and overlap during the action scenes. Heck, yeah!!! Porter was largely responsible for what was called Morrison's "widescreen" adventures, and rightly so, but his art can look sloppy at times. Wow all over again! Aquaman is not really a part of the team yet and they don't even know if batman will join. Jan 02, Sandrine Plastre rated it liked it. Not to mention the way he draws Wonder Woman is terrible. It was published on November 26, I mean, Superman Blue. He is also backed by the solid art by Howard Porter who just presents a very classic version of the heroes that you loved as a kid. The general popula. It's no wonder that Morrison later revisits the Dark Knight in a big way. And being huge Morrison fan, I couldn't wait to see what the hub bub was all about. Or, if you wanted to see Superman with a mullet , knock yourself out! This graphic novel collects 9 issues of JLA from the late 90's hence Superman with a mullet. Oct 20, Lee rated it liked it. And at the end they get a cool new clubhouse on the moon. Batman being…well, Batman. But at the time this was revolutionary so I can appreciate that and I appreci I was a little underwhelmed by this. There are aliens, and they act like they are extremely good but surprise! So far, each story arc is pretty self-contained and short. Interesting villain match-ups. Other Editions More filters. Graphic Novels Comics. Feb 10, AJ rated it it was ok Shelves: graphic- novels. Categories :. Howard Porter does the art and oh boy is it bad. Right down the middle. Morrison really attacks JLA like it is insane-o Silver Age comic action but peppers it with the modernism he's known for. Aug 16, Aaron rated it really liked it. This is far from a top tier comic but definitely an enjoyable ride once you get past the extremely 90s art. Jla Vol. 1 Reviews In the end it turns out both are indeed involved. Oct 28, Nick Smith rated it really liked it Shelves: graphic-novels. Flash sets up a ring of candles to contain Armec, allowing Green Lantern the chance to knock him out with a ring -generated 16 ton weight. Sep 12, Sr3yas rated it liked it Shelves: comics-undated , comics. Dec 16, Alejandro rated it really liked it Shelves: comic-book , super-heroes , politics , espionage , science- fiction. His new nonfiction book, Supergods, tells us how superheroes can save the I appreciated the interactions between the members of the League and the plot-twist of the villains true identities but the rest was pretty mediocre. Rating details. Dec 16, Sam Quixote rated it liked it. Diana finally awakens from her dream, for real this time, and Bruce is waiting for her. Batman being…well, Batman. Damn you. I liked GM's take on the JLA and how they are viewed by the society around them they story about more proactive and "hard-edged" superheroes has been done in recent times with the Superman vs the Elite storylines-so I was glad to see where the original idea might have come from. So I finally got around to reading what is generally known in comic circles, as not only one of the best runs on JLA, but one of the best writing runs for Grant Morrison. The new Green Lantern gets to shine here. Categories :. For Example, the writing here is pretty good. Start a Wiki. God, the Morrison League was a lot of fun. Superman continues fighting against Protex. Jla Vol. 1 Read Online So yeah. Such revolutionary stories can work, but they should develop over time and in some reasonable fashion rather than as arbitrary fiats imposed suddenly by creators. And that's impressing me just as little as this one. Mar 11, Sesana rated it liked it Shelves: comics , superhumans. But I was so bored by the dialog and everything else. Batman being…well, Batman. He brought the central league back to center stage in a title that was bleeding readers at the time. JLA, Vol. I don't get the appeal of this guy's art at all. Very middle of the road for me, but Morrison does show a lot of promise here. I really liked the idea of the Hyperclan. Every character's costume is somehow the worst version of that costume. Want to Read saving…. Right down the middle. I felt like it was Protex versus the JLA…then all his little Hyperclan minions were just an afterthought. The mere existence of the line-up is obviously not as remarkable as it was 15 years ago, but Morrison still makes the formation of the team feel significant. Then she's transported to a horrific last stand against the Joker, who kills her lover and so she ends his life in rage. Total hubris on the part of those beings with super powers. Friend Reviews. It's time for an answer. Howard Porter's art is awful, though. It perfectly captured the tone and scope of what Grant Morrison wanted to do with the Justice League. It's just funny to see that his most famous work is not actually his best. The mention are legacy characters two of which are new to their mantles. And the 90s art can feel dated. Finding Orion , he uses the energies in his helmet to heal him. So it was OK but I'd hoped for better. Maybe it will be in future volumes, but right now it's feeling pretty one- off.