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JUSTICE LEAGUE #2

What happens when the World’s Greatest Detective takes on the world’s most powerful alien?

You’ll find out when Batman and Superman throw down!

Batman will need all his intellect, cunning and physical prowess to take on The Man of Steel.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
B&W variant cover by JIM LEE

Price: $3.99
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  1. Avatar photo JNewcomb says:
    October 17, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    I’m going to go against convention here and skip this one to read my buddy’s copy instead.

  2. Kmanifesto says:
    October 17, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    After years of being out of comics, the first issue just screamed ‘made for trade’ to me. The slow decompressed story development left much to be desired.
    No doubt Jim Lee has talent, but his style just doesn’t speak to me. May pick it up once ‘Curse of Shazam’ begins as a back story.

  3. Avatar photo harwellpkg says:
    October 17, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    It’s about time!

  4. Avatar photo Zeppo says:
    October 17, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    I’m not sure issue 1 worked for me. It felt like JLA for dummies. ‘Hi Batman’ ‘Hi Green Lantern, is the your power ring that you use to fly and build constructs’, I might come back in a few issues when Johns has done explaining who everyone is.

  5. Avatar photo jonny says:
    October 17, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    You guys are lame. I’m buying this one for sure. The first issue was great.

  6. Avatar photo AmirCat says:
    October 17, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    This cover is much better than the #1 cover. I’m excited.

  7. Avatar photo tomistommy says:
    October 17, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    The first issue was so ‘meh’. Not really digging the decompressed story and I’ve never been a huge fan of Jim Lee’s style, not that the guy isn’t super talented. Just not my thing. Hopefully this issue will improve on things, though.

  8. Avatar photo ctrosejr says:
    October 17, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    I predict this will be FUN. I am looking forward to it.

    Over / Under on new Justice League characters introduced in this issue: 2.5.

    • Avatar photo mithrandir says:
      October 17, 2011 at 6:11 pm

      I think you hit the nail on the head. This series is fun. Its all our favorite supes meeting each other and seeing what happens next. I might not have an existential crises about the meaning of life while reading it, but that doesn’t bother me, I’m enjoying myself.

    • Avatar photo Natebot says:
      October 18, 2011 at 9:06 am

      I’m hopeing over.

  9. Avatar photo ato220 says:
    October 17, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    After the past 5 years or so of JLA books, I’m completely satisfied with the direction this books seems to be going in. In Johns I trust.

  10. Avatar photo wallythegreenmonster says:
    October 17, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I’m really looking forward to this.

  11. netforceequalsma says:
    October 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I also like Ultimate Spider-Man so I don’t get the JLA haters that love the slow build in that one and hate it here. I am the sponsor of a comic club at the school where I teach and all the dudes in the club loved this book. While we buy different comics and swap, every single one of them wants to buy this book. We need new blood folks!

  12. Avatar photo misterckent says:
    October 17, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    I loved the art and the story. I really liked the story. I need one like this to clean the dirty taste the last few years of JLA gave me.

  13. Avatar photo cutty says:
    October 17, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Is this book set to be more of a series of vignettes as opposed to an ongoing storyline?

  14. Avatar photo glwarm76 says:
    October 17, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Wasn’t the best of the new 52 but showed some promise. Plus in Johns I trust.

  15. Avatar photo shiveringking8 says:
    October 18, 2011 at 12:18 am

    My cheeks hurt from smiling about being excited for this! I really loved the first issue, and cannot waaaaiiiit!!!!

    Wow, I’m a fanboy…. 😀

  16. Avatar photo Abejarano12 says:
    October 18, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Batman and Superman duking it out. Been done before but let’s how Johns and Lee handle it.

  17. edward says:
    October 18, 2011 at 5:34 am

    i was going to moan about the superman/batman fight re-hash but then i realised the book’s for new readers and i shouldn’t be a dick

  18. Avatar photo stasisbal says:
    October 18, 2011 at 7:54 am

    I was excited reading the first issue but 6 weeks later after reading several other new DC comics my interest in this has fallen sharply. There are so many new comics I’m interested in and I’m not sure I need a Justice League comic in my life so this is already on the chopping block. As others have said, this one is (intentionally) rather basic and introductory. But we’ll see how this issue goes first.

  19. Avatar photo FishyBoy says:
    October 18, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I predict this will sell a lot of copies but ultimately be a bit disappointing.

  20. Avatar photo CaseyJustice says:
    October 18, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I guess I’m the only one super jazzed for this. I can totally see why folks find it cliched or uninteresting, as we’ve seen all this before, but it really feels fresh and fun to me. I am in like a mother.

  21. Avatar photo CharlieBlix says:
    October 18, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    I didn’t plan on leaving a comment but I feel I have to at least say I’m looking forward to this. I really enjoyed the new life that each character had in the first issue. I felt like they were fun and full of potential. Batman stealing the ring from Hal was great!

    I just needed to show that some people really are looking forward to this and that not everyone is jumping on the too cool for school hate wagon.

    Hipsters gonna hip.

  22. Avatar photo Urthona says:
    October 18, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Watching how Batman kicks the cr*p out of Supes never gets old for me.

    • edward says:
      October 18, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      I get the feelings it’s going to be the other way around in this issue

    • MisterJ says:
      October 19, 2011 at 4:11 pm

      I agree with edward. It is a little early for Batman to have become ‘Bat-god’ Also, they have not shown Supes to be, well, himself yet. I want to see if he and Diana throw down in the near future of this ‘new 5yrs ago’. Now there is a fight sequence that could allow both parties to shine.

      Also, I really enjoyed GL getting thrashed right quick in issue #1

  23. Avatar photo blkassassin106 says:
    October 18, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Ladies and gentlemen place your bets! I’ve got 39 dollars that Superman will beat Batman, because since the relaunch of the new 52 Batman no longer has his file on all of Supes weaknesses.

  24. Avatar photo yyzKyle says:
    October 18, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    A 6 week shipping schedule doesn’t bother me much provided that the story/art is good. Go Justice League.

    • Avatar photo SteenAR says:
      October 19, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      Is it 6 weeks between all the issues or just between 1 and 2? I thought they said the reason it was longer was because they moved it from it’s regular week 3 release so that #1 could come out the same day as Flashpoint #5.

    • Avatar photo stasisbal says:
      October 20, 2011 at 4:16 am

      DC has each upcoming issue scheduled for the third week of each month so you’re probably correct. Should be monthly from here on.

  25. Avatar photo RoiVampire says:
    October 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Yes! Flash vs Superman!

    • Avatar photo Flash923 says:
      October 20, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      That was awesome’O’!! I still think The Flash could take him if he really wanted to. I guess Superman was holding back on Bats because that fight should not have taken that long.

      Flash vs Superman you are right!!

      Just sayin’,

      K

    • Avatar photo kennyg says:
      October 20, 2011 at 4:14 pm

      I sure hope that Superman is not just as fast as Flash in the new 52. That always bugged me. Flash should be faster, period.

    • Avatar photo sitara119 says:
      October 30, 2011 at 2:24 pm

      @kennyg
      flash is faster. remember flash rebirth with the race between them and barry said that those other races were for charity, basically saying he LET clark win

  26. Avatar photo chadwhitley says:
    October 19, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    So many other books have been so good that I almost forgot about this one.

  27. Avatar photo thompsonlive says:
    October 19, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    This was fantastic! I had a BLAST the entire issue! Maybe i’m loving this so much because I’ve never really read a justice league book before (well at least not a good one) but whatever the reason I just absolutely loved it! The fight between Flash and Superman had me giddy like a school girl at a justin beiber concert! 5/5 POTW!

    • Avatar photo glwarm76 says:
      October 19, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Agreed. The Flash really brought this title to another level. A vast improvement over the first issue. I’m excited to see how Wonder Woman and Aquaman fit in next issue.

  28. Avatar photo elfrawg says:
    October 19, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Fun issue! There was lots of talking, but I remind you… This is a Geoff Johns comic. The action that was there was pretty awesome, and they’re really making each of the characters pretty badass, AND flawed. That’s the makings of good comic book characters. Good stuff, and better than #1.

  29. Avatar photo SteenAR says:
    October 19, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    HOLY CRAP! This was a fantastic issue. It definitely picked up the pace from the first issue but still gave us some great character moments. Jim Lee’s art is absolutely spectacular and the splash page of Superman breaking GL’s construct was just gorgeous. I had to stop and just stare at it for a few minutes. I was iffy after the first issue but this issue knocked it out of the park and I am in for the long run! 5/5

  30. Avatar photo kennyg says:
    October 19, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    My store actually had some paper/digital download combos of this, so I bought that version instead of just paper. I thought I would give their digital version a try on the cheap. I’ll follow up after I load it up and read it.

    • Avatar photo kennyg says:
      October 20, 2011 at 4:12 pm

      OK, so I read it and re-read it digital. Still not a fan of how 2-page spreads are done on the iPad, but overall the picture quality was excellent. More of a form-factor complaint I suppose. Not enough to turn me to the digital side, but I wouldn’t rule it out for some things.

      As far as the issue, I’d say it’s a solid 4. I still think there are some character problems with Superman. Some of the dialogue was rather awkward. Decent action, but this “misunderstanding with heroes fighting heroes” thing has been done to death. You’d think an experienced writer like Johns would have avoided that. Also, Flash is relegated to cleaning up – again. And he does it without even asking! “I’ll just clean this up!” Seemed really random. I was surprised Hal drew blood when he hit Superman early in the issue – guess he’s nigh-invulnerable.

  31. Avatar photo stuclach says:
    October 19, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    This was fun.

  32. Avatar photo cubman987 says:
    October 19, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I am really enjoying this book so far, love what Jim Lee brings to this book and the story so far has been fun.

  33. Avatar photo party says:
    October 19, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Not digging the art, but the characters are fun even if the plot doesn’t feel too new.

  34. Avatar photo RedBaron504 says:
    October 19, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I now realize why I hate Hal Jordan. No one calls Batman a tool! Haha, I really loved it. Both issues, This second one a little more though. The play between the characters is priceless and I love how they all seem really inexperienced and careless. Even Batman! There is a youthfulness to each one of them that I find a lot more relatable. Overall, a fun story with a ton of great easter eggs.

  35. Avatar photo nighthawk says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:41 am

    I really didn’t like this at all. It felt like there was no depth to the characters, and nothing really happened. And it was such a fast read…felt like there was no substance.

  36. bigben2012 says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:50 am

    This was just pure fun, I can feel the energy coming from Johns and Lee. Plus how amazing was that double page spread of Superman breaking out of Green Lantern constructs.

  37. Avatar photo TurdSandwich says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I thought this was pretty cool. My biggest complaint is the 3.99 price, the “Secret File” stuff about WW wasn’t really worth an extra buck. That said, it was pretty cool watching everybody throw down. Superman “Flicking” Flash made me laugh out loud.

  38. Avatar photo wallythegreenmonster says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:54 am

    I really had a lot of fun with this issue. The Flash and Superman exchange was good times. Yes its a bit decompressed but its still fun.

    I like Lee’s new costume designs and i really don’t understand why other artists are having trouble with rendering them. They just look like molded armor. I dunno..Lee is the best at it so far.

  39. Avatar photo stasisbal says:
    October 20, 2011 at 4:33 am

    I’m conflicted about this book. It’s straight-forward and fun. The character interactions are ridiculous in a good way. It’s funny. The art is good. They’ve got mother boxes pinging away.

    But the pacing is still too slow for my liking. That second double page spread was unnecessary and didn’t do anything for me. It’s going to take more work to sell me on Cyborg.

    Part of me says drop this but I’ll probably keep reading because it’s exciting to see the JL get built from scratch.

  40. Avatar photo Flash923 says:
    October 20, 2011 at 7:14 am

    POW in a big way!! Again I disagree with the X-men grabbing that title this week however; I guess it is what it is.
    The art on the cover was almost perfect, just really could not tell what or who Superman was looking at while he was going to punch the Batman. It almost looked like he was starring at a camera and posing for a picture..lol I really, really liked the cover art except for that small detail and I do not even know why that bothers me?
    The first issue was grand and this one continues on that path with the fight scenes and the introduction of the coolest JL member The Flash! His introduction into this book I agree has brought it to another level since they really need hear and some glue and Barry’s the one to do it. How Barry and Hal’s freindship has come together in this new U should be intresting to see how it developed. Their freindship has been a staple even in the old U and keeping them together has always been a good balance. Cyborgs story almost seems to be weighing things down just a little, the pace in which he is becoming Cyborg and the origin I really not sure it is working for me? When he does get going I just still only see him as a Teen Titan rather then a full fledged JL member; I know it is a new U so things change and I am trying to grasp that. I do like Cyborg a lot so I am very positive in his joining the group and I think he will be fun to see develope.
    Hal really is a lot of fun in this book since this is showing his true beginings and how imature he really was and how the years of spending time with the others has brought him a better understanding on how to be a hero as they all grow together as the premier super group and the preimer super heroes of this DCU.
    Darkseid as the first villian is so awesome and the way he just all out invades the earth is the way I would imagine him doing it! This sounds like the great tragedy I keep hearing about in some of the other books that are current in the DCU. Because an invasion by Darkseid and his minions will be a huge battle for all of the heroes in the begining stages and will probably bring a lot of them out of hiding and get them on board.
    Love this book and very proud to call this my Justice League once again after years of just subpar JL’s. Waiting already for the next issue and the introduction of WW and Aquaman!! This should be pick of the week and I really do believe this should be the script for the Justice League movie!!

    Just Sayin’,

    K

    • MisterJ says:
      October 20, 2011 at 11:03 am

      I had been disappointed that they were using Darkseid as the first ‘big bad.’ Kinda that they had used one of the big guns first and not building up to him over time. But your explanation makes a lot of sense as to why they are using him. Good idea.

    • Avatar photo Cronin says:
      October 22, 2011 at 10:46 am

      Wow. That’s a lot of text

  41. nerdotron17 says:
    October 20, 2011 at 11:13 am

    So this was a really good issue and there were some beautiful 2 page spreads, but can anyone tell me why barry lost an eye in that one panel at the crime lab?

    • Avatar photo Flash923 says:
      October 20, 2011 at 4:04 pm

      nerdotron17 oh yah.. I forgot about that…bwaah-ha-ha-hah! Good recall my freind I was going to comment on it however; I was caught up in the cover where Superman looks like he is posing for a camera and looking staright at it while preparing to turn Bats face into Bat-salad spread. There was no shadowing that I recall and it was like have a page with Barry’s face and one eye missing. Did someone goof on this or what??

      Just sayin’,

      K

    • Avatar photo Conor Kilpatrick">Conor Kilpatrick (@cskilpatrick) says:
      October 20, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      It’s a shadow.

  42. Avatar photo Burritoclock says:
    October 20, 2011 at 11:51 am

    This was the 2nd best comic I’ve ever read in my life.

  43. Avatar photo JonJames says:
    October 20, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Geoff Johns is really channeling his inner Bendis in this book. Not that that’s a bad thing.

  44. Avatar photo GunnerAsh says:
    October 20, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    Loved this, a step-up from what was an excellent issue 1. The art was incredible, the double page spread of Superman coming at Batman, complete with taser bits still in his chest was amazing. Really enjoyed the entire issue and would have been my POTW if Batman #2 hadn’t been so amazing.

  45. Avatar photo jonny says:
    October 20, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    I loved this book. I think the multiple spreads were a little much but considering that it’s Jim Lee drawing them and they aren’t $3.99 I feel I got the bang for my buck.

  46. Avatar photo Urthona says:
    October 21, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Issue #1 left me cold, but I really liked this one.

    My favorite quiet part was how Batman and Supes paired up naturally as the Flash/GL did the same. Just felt right. I like how the idea that Batman is powerless is played up a lot here, I think that is realistic.

    What can you do?

  47. Avatar photo WheelHands says:
    October 22, 2011 at 3:34 am

    The choice to have Bruce realize he was outmatched instead of feeding us another issue-long Supes vs. Bats brawl was really smart.

    This is the first time since his return that I’ve truly enjoyed Barry Allen. The dialog between he and Hal over the phone was so much fun. And the way he taunted Superman was awesome.

    And then Superman flicked him. Which was also awesome.

  48. Avatar photo Cronin says:
    October 22, 2011 at 10:48 am

    Is anyone else put off by the anatomically incorrect Superman? His pelvis makes him look like a Ken doll.

  49. Avatar photo blkassassin106 says:
    October 22, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Shouldn’t this cover be Superman about to punch Green Lantern?

  50. Avatar photo sitara119 says:
    October 30, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    i love this. i wish lee and johns would do this book for the rest of my life. i know thats ridiculous but to imagine even a 100+ run with this creative team makes my penis hard.

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