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With Absolute Power comes Absolute Initiative. Amanda Waller took a full scale attack on all of the DCU. The heroes found a way to save the day.
In the process, they realized the world needed a Justice League. Little did anyone know what kind of Justice League this would form.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #2 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Ariana Maher continues its’ first arc with another monster chapter.
Let’s take a closer look at what is happening now.
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Waid dives into the action while staggering the drama. The story hits the ground with the League rushing to investigate disappearances in Costa Rica.
Readers watch as the heroes see a scathed Batman appear. With plan in place, the team offshoots into their assignments. This leads into an unlikely pairing and their quirky partnership.
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Martian Manhunter and Dr. Occult’s dialogue provides a new perspective. Both have some similarities. This gets outshined by Manhunter’s revelations. Knowing this book is a result from Absolute Power, J’onnz’s information hits hard. It’s amplified by the results of their search.
The writing builds up the moment to an explosive breaking point. What follows is a side of a hero rarely seen. The rage and anger flow until its’ stopped. This leads into the final pages, which leave many questions. As strong as the League’s initiative has been, will it be strong enough for what’s next?
Mora and Bonvillain open with a frightening look at Blue Beetle’s state. The chilling panels lead into more heroic times. A full page image of the league entering the field will have fans excited. A half panel of a wounded Batman speaks loudly. This leads into the League hitting the key elements in play.
The panels with Manhunter and Occult carry a darker edge to them. It reflects the current state of J’onnz. Once the villain arrives, the images take things up a notch. The flashback sequences give just enough to connect. They’re quickly passed by J’onnz handling business his way. Panels carry a frenzied energy as the fight begins. It’s resolution leads into a more puzzling look. The parting images drive home the disturbance from Absolute Power and a larger mystery in the making.
FINAL POINT: 9.3
The new Justice League makes their presence known in this latest chapter. Waid continues to build suspense behind action with the writing. Mora, Bonvillian and Maher construct sensational images while constructing up a surprise threat. There’s no shortage of wonder and excitement with this series.
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