greengriffin's Justice League of America #39 - Reunion: The Dead Shall Rise, Part 1 review

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    It's not looking good so far for the Justice League of America. I don't just say that because this issue ties to Blackest Night, no because the 2nd issue of James Robinson and Mark Bagley run on the title was less then great.  There were moments that shined a light through the darkness but most of it felt long and just bad. on to the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

     
    The Good 
     
    1.) A Scene with BL Doctor Light doing a nasty thing with a hot headed hero Girlfriend. 
     
    2.) A Battle of Magic Between Zatanna and a dead loved one. 
     
    3.) Nobody yelled JUSTICE!  
     
    The Bad 
      
    1.) The Spell battle may confuse some 
     
    2.) $3.99 price tag, even if it had more pages. It could have used less to get the story told. 
     
    The Ugly

     1.) Some spots we see some ugly art from Bagley. Zatanna looked cross eyed in a panel as did Gypsy. 
      
    2.) I know they are hurt from the last issue, but the Titans did a better job of fighting the BLs. 
     
    Overall i see this series burning bright with the blue aura of hope. I see Robinson and Bagley doing great things with this title. Plus you can't be to much disappointed with the issue, You got a free Red Ring with it.
     

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