If successfully reuniting all of DC's flagship heroes under the Justice League of America banner wasn't enough, JLA: Earth 2 finds Grant Morrison producing perhaps his best JLA tale, continued proof of his mission to ensure that the current League's adventures have top-notch super-heroics infused with his customary mind-bending narratives. Here, the oft-used chestnut of alternate realities is given a fresh airing, showcasing his sparkling character interplay. The story comes together nicely: The League rescues a stricken passenger jet, only to find all the passengers are already dead, let alone have their hearts on the wrong side. Then, a Kansas farming couple discover a crashed spacecraft in a cornfield. Sounds familiar. Not so, when Lex Luthor emerges. The pre-eminent superhero of an alternative Earth, he's come to seek the JLA's help against the CSA--The crime Syndicate of Amerika--a superhero team devoted to evil. In a world of exact opposites, how can the JLA tackle a foe who is destined to win? Morrison is at his best here, never once stooping to cheap get-out clauses in his story. On Earth 2, the JLA represent a tyranny of law and righteousness and their doppelgangers are a bunch of intriguingly drawn characters with splendidly twisted locales (Johnny Quick is a drug addict, Gotham is a police state with Gordon as a crime boss). It's been a while since the JLA has been rendered with such a compelling mix of thought-provoking stories and heady excitement- this is just the book to witness it best. Danny Graydon

Intelligent, exciting and lovingly drawn., 13 Sep 2008
After thoroughly enjoying the wonderful All Star Superman, I decided to do a search on Amazon for anything by the same writer/artist team and was most lucky to find this little gem.

Now, I do like a well written superhero story, but I'm not normally one for the superhero team up. I prefer a story that focuses on just the one individual as this gives the writer the chance to play more with characterisation and give us a more well-rounded figure in the central roll, allowing us a more intimate connection with that individual. I worry that, having a team of superheroes - and the Justice League of America has some big players in its ranks, not least the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman - will mean a much diluted storyline in favour of servicing big, brash fight sequences.

No fear of that here as Grant Morrison has given us a thoughtful, balanced, exciting, intriguing and admirable little drama that plays more upon the nuances of each superhero's character than how hard they can pummel the opposition. The main reason for that here is that the villains - if such they can be called - are the Crime Syndicate of Amerika; mirror opposites of the JLA from an alternative Earth in a dimension where crime always wins through and the world's societies are pretty much balanced and mediated by evil. So when the alternative Lex Luthor - a wonderful play on our own version who is always striving for good but always fails in his endeavours (which in itself is played out with such a sharp little comic irony in the story) - comes to our reality to ask for help, and, naturally, the JLA say yes, the problems they encounter are mainly a creation of their own impulsive do-gooding.

Grant Morrison has constructed a many layered little tale here, and it reminds me of the greatly enjoyable mirror universe stories from Star Trek, though it stands solidly on its own as a nicely unique take on the mirror universe concept and the meeting of the evil version of our heroes (and when they make it through to our side of things, naturally, all hell breaks loose).

Frank Quitely's art is as excellent as always. Stances are believable. Settings are richly detailed. His characters are subtle and true and only spring into extreme-comic mode action when necessary.

I read this in one sitting and it was 96 pages of joyous reading; a real homage to the concept of superheroes in general and intelligent, admirable fun.


Get this book!, 16 Jun 2004
When the Justice League flies out to rescue a crashing airplane, they are shocked to find all of the passengers already dead. Even more strange, when they begin to examine the passengers, they find that they are carrying dollar bills bearing the picture of the first president of America: Benedict Arnold! When they confront Lex Luthor, the Justice League is in for another surprise. He is not the Alexander Luthor they know, but one from a parallel Earth; an Earth where good is evil and evil good. He wants them to come to his reality and help to straighten everything out. Will they do it? Of course...but, there may be unintended consequences and unforeseen players.

This is quite an exciting story. The authors bring the Justice League into a fascinating story, where things are not merely opposite, but forming a consistent reality based on a different outlook. My son and I both loved this book, and think that you will too. Get this book!

Lois Lane as Superwoman?, 25 Mar 2001
Difficult to fault this little gem apart from it simply is not long enough!A brillaint idea: What if the JLA had counterparts that were evil? is given the customary thoughful approach by surely, Neil Gaiman excluded, the finest writer in this genre today. Comments such as those made by Owlman (yes Batman's alter ego)'Well on this world evil always triumphs' are both humourous and call into question the whole notion of reader expectations as Moore always seems to do. Heart on my sleeve I'm afraid I loved this

Intelligent, exciting and lovingly drawn., 13 Sep 2008
After thoroughly enjoying the wonderful All Star Superman, I decided to do a search on Amazon for anything by the same writer/artist team and was most lucky to find this little gem.

Now, I do like a well written superhero story, but I'm not normally one for the superhero team up. I prefer a story that focuses on just the one individual as this gives the writer the chance to play more with characterisation and give us a more well-rounded figure in the central roll, allowing us a more intimate connection with that individual. I worry that, having a team of superheroes - and the Justice League of America has some big players in its ranks, not least the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman - will mean a much diluted storyline in favour of servicing big, brash fight sequences.

No fear of that here as Grant Morrison has given us a thoughtful, balanced, exciting, intriguing and admirable little drama that plays more upon the nuances of each superhero's character than how hard they can pummel the opposition. The main reason for that here is that the villains - if such they can be called - are the Crime Syndicate of Amerika; mirror opposites of the JLA from an alternative Earth in a dimension where crime always wins through and the world's societies are pretty much balanced and mediated by evil. So when the alternative Lex Luthor - a wonderful play on our own version who is always striving for good but always fails in his endeavours (which in itself is played out with such a sharp little comic irony in the story) - comes to our reality to ask for help, and, naturally, the JLA say yes, the problems they encounter are mainly a creation of their own impulsive do-gooding.

Grant Morrison has constructed a many layered little tale here, and it reminds me of the greatly enjoyable mirror universe stories from Star Trek, though it stands solidly on its own as a nicely unique take on the mirror universe concept and the meeting of the evil version of our heroes (and when they make it through to our side of things, naturally, all hell breaks loose).

Frank Quitely's art is as excellent as always. Stances are believable. Settings are richly detailed. His characters are subtle and true and only spring into extreme-comic mode action when necessary.

I read this in one sitting and it was 96 pages of joyous reading; a real homage to the concept of superheroes in general and intelligent, admirable fun.


Get this book!, 16 Jun 2004
When the Justice League flies out to rescue a crashing airplane, they are shocked to find all of the passengers already dead. Even more strange, when they begin to examine the passengers, they find that they are carrying dollar bills bearing the picture of the first president of America: Benedict Arnold! When they confront Lex Luthor, the Justice League is in for another surprise. He is not the Alexander Luthor they know, but one from a parallel Earth; an Earth where good is evil and evil good. He wants them to come to his reality and help to straighten everything out. Will they do it? Of course...but, there may be unintended consequences and unforeseen players.

This is quite an exciting story. The authors bring the Justice League into a fascinating story, where things are not merely opposite, but forming a consistent reality based on a different outlook. My son and I both loved this book, and think that you will too. Get this book!

Lois Lane as Superwoman?, 25 Mar 2001
Difficult to fault this little gem apart from it simply is not long enough!A brillaint idea: What if the JLA had counterparts that were evil? is given the customary thoughful approach by surely, Neil Gaiman excluded, the finest writer in this genre today. Comments such as those made by Owlman (yes Batman's alter ego)'Well on this world evil always triumphs' are both humourous and call into question the whole notion of reader expectations as Moore always seems to do. Heart on my sleeve I'm afraid I loved this

The best one yet!, 29 Dec 2006
These were originally published as JLA #34 - #41.

The World War III story is the best one of the JLA series so far. Not only does it bring together many of the previous stories, it also yet again brings forth the basic characters of several of the key JLAers.

This is the end of the world saga foretold in several earlier JLA issues. The Injustice League is back as well, recruiting previous nemesis Prometheis (although Batman, whom Prometheis handily whooped last time, has a few tricks in store for him). The injustice league also rescues General Eiling from an asteroid where he was marooned several issues ago. But the return of the Injustice League isn't the main event; the end of the world as foretold by many (Meteron, Hourman, Zauriel to some extent) is coming, in the form of the aptly named Mageddon. This is the threat that Orion and Barda were sent to Earth to fight, although it seems even greater than their powers.

Batman, Superman, Green Lantern and Plastic Man all get to show their character, flaws and all. Again, this is what makes JLA among the best graphic novels: the heroes have character flaws, even Superman, and the JLAers sometimes dig into each other.

The best bit is Batman, the king of despair, helping Superman, the eternal optimist, overcome mental anguish caused by Maggedon.

The worst part of the JLA is all of the changes that happen in the characters own comics. Diana is back as Wonder Woman, replacing her mother with no explanation. Other characters wander in and out (though there is some great interaction with Huntress, Superman and Batman).

Fav panel: pg 176: Zauriel, getting volunteers from the Pax Dei!


The Biggest Baddest coolest Super hero comic of all time., 18 Jun 2001
I know the Watchmen is more intelligent, the Authority more original, and X-men more complicated, but this is the most exciting comic ever written.

Building up to this for 25 odd issues, Morrison just goes mad, for his final story line and makes every story you've ever read, seen or heard seem small and subtle. This redefines epic.

More fun than most summer blockbusters, just buy this and enjoy. It ain't rocket science, but it's fun.

An epic tale and a cast of thousands grasp your attention., 16 Apr 2001
The tale is one of then biggest in DC's history so far. All the right ingredients are here: destruction, amazing odds, action, personal battles and the death of a well loved hearo ( I won't say who). All this adds up to an amazing story that is secured by the art work and pace. The bad guys are good as well: promethius who took down the league single handed, the indestructable general and an all new baddie: Queen bee. Go now and buy this masterpiece

Intelligent, exciting and lovingly drawn., 13 Sep 2008
After thoroughly enjoying the wonderful All Star Superman, I decided to do a search on Amazon for anything by the same writer/artist team and was most lucky to find this little gem.

Now, I do like a well written superhero story, but I'm not normally one for the superhero team up. I prefer a story that focuses on just the one individual as this gives the writer the chance to play more with characterisation and give us a more well-rounded figure in the central roll, allowing us a more intimate connection with that individual. I worry that, having a team of superheroes - and the Justice League of America has some big players in its ranks, not least the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman - will mean a much diluted storyline in favour of servicing big, brash fight sequences.

No fear of that here as Grant Morrison has given us a thoughtful, balanced, exciting, intriguing and admirable little drama that plays more upon the nuances of each superhero's character than how hard they can pummel the opposition. The main reason for that here is that the villains - if such they can be called - are the Crime Syndicate of Amerika; mirror opposites of the JLA from an alternative Earth in a dimension where crime always wins through and the world's societies are pretty much balanced and mediated by evil. So when the alternative Lex Luthor - a wonderful play on our own version who is always striving for good but always fails in his endeavours (which in itself is played out with such a sharp little comic irony in the story) - comes to our reality to ask for help, and, naturally, the JLA say yes, the problems they encounter are mainly a creation of their own impulsive do-gooding.

Grant Morrison has constructed a many layered little tale here, and it reminds me of the greatly enjoyable mirror universe stories from Star Trek, though it stands solidly on its own as a nicely unique take on the mirror universe concept and the meeting of the evil version of our heroes (and when they make it through to our side of things, naturally, all hell breaks loose).

Frank Quitely's art is as excellent as always. Stances are believable. Settings are richly detailed. His characters are subtle and true and only spring into extreme-comic mode action when necessary.

I read this in one sitting and it was 96 pages of joyous reading; a real homage to the concept of superheroes in general and intelligent, admirable fun.


Get this book!, 16 Jun 2004
When the Justice League flies out to rescue a crashing airplane, they are shocked to find all of the passengers already dead. Even more strange, when they begin to examine the passengers, they find that they are carrying dollar bills bearing the picture of the first president of America: Benedict Arnold! When they confront Lex Luthor, the Justice League is in for another surprise. He is not the Alexander Luthor they know, but one from a parallel Earth; an Earth where good is evil and evil good. He wants them to come to his reality and help to straighten everything out. Will they do it? Of course...but, there may be unintended consequences and unforeseen players.

This is quite an exciting story. The authors bring the Justice League into a fascinating story, where things are not merely opposite, but forming a consistent reality based on a different outlook. My son and I both loved this book, and think that you will too. Get this book!

Lois Lane as Superwoman?, 25 Mar 2001
Difficult to fault this little gem apart from it simply is not long enough!A brillaint idea: What if the JLA had counterparts that were evil? is given the customary thoughful approach by surely, Neil Gaiman excluded, the finest writer in this genre today. Comments such as those made by Owlman (yes Batman's alter ego)'Well on this world evil always triumphs' are both humourous and call into question the whole notion of reader expectations as Moore always seems to do. Heart on my sleeve I'm afraid I loved this

The best one yet!, 29 Dec 2006
These were originally published as JLA #34 - #41.

The World War III story is the best one of the JLA series so far. Not only does it bring together many of the previous stories, it also yet again brings forth the basic characters of several of the key JLAers.

This is the end of the world saga foretold in several earlier JLA issues. The Injustice League is back as well, recruiting previous nemesis Prometheis (although Batman, whom Prometheis handily whooped last time, has a few tricks in store for him). The injustice league also rescues General Eiling from an asteroid where he was marooned several issues ago. But the return of the Injustice League isn't the main event; the end of the world as foretold by many (Meteron, Hourman, Zauriel to some extent) is coming, in the form of the aptly named Mageddon. This is the threat that Orion and Barda were sent to Earth to fight, although it seems even greater than their powers.

Batman, Superman, Green Lantern and Plastic Man all get to show their character, flaws and all. Again, this is what makes JLA among the best graphic novels: the heroes have character flaws, even Superman, and the JLAers sometimes dig into each other.

The best bit is Batman, the king of despair, helping Superman, the eternal optimist, overcome mental anguish caused by Maggedon.

The worst part of the JLA is all of the changes that happen in the characters own comics. Diana is back as Wonder Woman, replacing her mother with no explanation. Other characters wander in and out (though there is some great interaction with Huntress, Superman and Batman).

Fav panel: pg 176: Zauriel, getting volunteers from the Pax Dei!


The Biggest Baddest coolest Super hero comic of all time., 18 Jun 2001
I know the Watchmen is more intelligent, the Authority more original, and X-men more complicated, but this is the most exciting comic ever written.

Building up to this for 25 odd issues, Morrison just goes mad, for his final story line and makes every story you've ever read, seen or heard seem small and subtle. This redefines epic.

More fun than most summer blockbusters, just buy this and enjoy. It ain't rocket science, but it's fun.

An epic tale and a cast of thousands grasp your attention., 16 Apr 2001
The tale is one of then biggest in DC's history so far. All the right ingredients are here: destruction, amazing odds, action, personal battles and the death of a well loved hearo ( I won't say who). All this adds up to an amazing story that is secured by the art work and pace. The bad guys are good as well: promethius who took down the league single handed, the indestructable general and an all new baddie: Queen bee. Go now and buy this masterpiece

Exceptional Comic Work, 14 Jul 2006
Morrison, who cut his teeth in the industry with UK stalwarts like 2000AD made the move to US comics over a decade now. He is a single-handed revolutionary force in the industry and this is the case with this seminal work. An innovative, imaginative work that grabs you from the opening, the JLA like you have never seen them, a must in for the genre.

Highly recommended, 24 Feb 2005
The Justice League of America gets a surprise when they meet a delegation of superheroes from the year 85,271 - the Justice Legion A. It seems that in the 853rd century, they are going to have a celebration welcoming Superman back to the Earth, and they would like the JLA to attend. But, there's more going on than meets the eye, and before its all over, the Justice League and Justice Legion will be facing a peril that may mean the end of some of their numbers!

OK, where do I start with this one? This graphic novel tells a really rip-roaring story with lots of action. The storyline was gripping, while the illustration work was excellent. (I hate a graphic novel with poor illustration work.) On the downside, most of the JLA disappears from the middle of the story, leaving second-stringers and the unfamiliar characters of the Justice Legion to fill most of the action. But, that said, this was a great story that I really enjoyed, as did my eleven-year-old son. We both highly recommend this book.