Justice #8 (of 12)
Published by: DC Comics
Writer: Alex Ross & Jim Krueger
Artist: Doug Braithwaite & Alex Ross
Letterer: Todd Klein
Associate Editor: Michael Wright
Editor: Joey Cavalieri

Rating: 4 out of 5

I may go back and review the first seven issues of Justice at a later date, but for now let’s just pretend that I won’t.

As far as this issue goes: FINALLY! We’re finally getting somewhere with the story. It’s been a long time developing - it almost seemed as though they were struggling to fill 12 issues - but it seems to be paying off. The heroes have been attacked, their families and friends have been attacked, and they’re pissed.

The Justice League seems to have grown exponentially in this issue - which is weird, but it has always been one of my favorite gimmicks when they bring back everyone and remind you that this planet is absolutely teeming with heroes. In fact, I guess in the spirit of full disclosure, I have a long-standing fascination with the Justice League. It was one of the first comics I read, and one of the first comics I collected.

Ross’s overall story pays homage to all of the greatest Silver-Age storylines without resorting to the incredible silliness that could be widespread during that age. It also incorporates a modern-age sensibility that won’t alienate current readers too much.

This was the best issue out of the series. I can only hope that the improvement will continue.