JSA by Dan Jolley5/23/2023 This review concerns only the first story JSA: The Liberty File, for which I have both issues, not its sequel which I have yet to read. Comic fans will certainly appreciate the nods to alternate incarnations of these self-same characters but being a nerd isn't a requirement to enjoy a sharp noir tale with fine illustrating by Ex Machina's Tony Harris. As WWII gives way to the cold war you're setup for a final twist that leaves you slack-jawed and sucker-punched. Every character is vulnerable and potentially expendable, especially as the "heroes" start to question their (and their government's) motives. Except that it's not that kind of Hellboy or Indiana Jones, something blows up, shoot a wise-crack and ride off into the sunset thing. So that's all great- good guys punch Hitler, rollicking good time, et cetera. Midnight as black ops agents for the US during WWII, kicking Nazi ass (and even if you're not familiar with the latter two heroes, don't worry there will be plenty of cameo appearances from more familiar Justice Leaguers later on). It's premise is appealing in and of itself but its story exceeds expectations with its tight plot twists and deep noir ambience. This is one of the best comics I picked up last year.
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