Momentum is on the upswing for Justice Society of America, as we are getting an issue within a month of the last issue. Mikel Janin and Jordie Bellaire return to the Society with Geoff Johns to delve into the mystery of the Golden Age Red Lantern and his daughter. We are in for some top creative talent with the team back in line, and it is great that they are tackling some of the mysteries from the New Golden Age. Yet, answers typically lead to more plots and inquiries when they get attention, but that isn’t bad, as a few things are out in the wild with this new Justice Society series.
If you checked the solicitation for this issue, you’ve be misled by DC Comics and the creative. Sadly, there is no Justice Society Dark, but there are significant developments with Ruby Sokov, the Red Lantern, and Alan Scott’s connection. I hope the “JSA Dark” will be featured later, as I have hype for more Golden Age Mister Miracle. The story isn’t bad, but some moments with Alan Scott’s reactions don’t sit well; granted, Scott is going through some new revelations with the uncovering of the Lost Children and the other memories from lost time.
Yet I felt this is where Geoff Johns could’ve played into Alan Scott’s past learning about his own “lost children” in Jade and Obsidian. I can see in Ruby a second chance for Alan to be more understanding and accepting of this angry child. Alan, for the most part, plays colder to his teammates to “lone wolf” it with Ruby. Ultimately, he recognizes that this situation is more extensive than just the two of them and decides to bring it to the Society. I like that, as it’ll give more characters moments to shine and interact. Plus, this might need to involve the actual Justice Society Dark. Yet, as that moment wraps itself up, we are introduced to another “lost” character, and it will be interesting to uncover their motivations.
After returning to the series, Mikel Janin and Jordie Bellaire are in excellent form. Janin plays in both action scenes and dramatic moments from Geoff Johns’ script. Janin defines how Ruby uses her powers and shows her as a force of reckoning; he draws some similarities to how the typical Red Lanterns have been presented as a tidal wave but shows she has control of her abilities. Bellaire picks colors that help to elevate the energy from the rest of the page. I appreciate the fire trail on the credits page, as it almost comes off as lava and attracts the eye.
The mysteries from the Lost Children and the Thirteen are getting some answers and interactions, which is excellent. Yet, with each revelation, there is a new situation. Johns, Janin, and Bellaire entertain with the Golden Age Red Lantern and connections to Alan Scott. What will be Ruby’s ultimate choice be in our current timeline, and could she prove Huntress wrong about her future JSA team? The revelations will keep readers in suspense.
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