A fun issue. A very accessible comic to new fans and issue # 2 is better than issue # 1. And what can I say? Superman stole the show. As a fan of Superman, I was sick and fed up of seeing him wussing out for the last decade. Or being beaten down by everyone. I was waiting for the Batgod to take him down and Johns pleasantly surprised me and made me realize that reactive guy is gone. He limped out of continuity with his Lois.
This is a modern Superman with his old fire from the Golden Age. In Morrison's Action he is brash and tough and being hounded because of who he is, so he felt very in character here. He was just...explosive in the best way possible. And we see signs that Superman can be cunning. Loved it. Loved Lee's art here. Really he nailed the movement and coordinated those panels superbly.
Every character shone. The Flash and Superman panels were a pleasure to behold. Hal and Barry have been established as friends. Barry seems to be the one to get Hal's butt out of trouble. Bruce you can see is studying them quietly. Don't ever underestimate him. We also see the creation of Cyborg.
There is a lot of chemistry among the four men; and for a change an uneasy alliance is refreshing than four complete strangers suddenly trusting each other. Credit to Johns for bringing humor and a more personal dimension to the book. Can't wait to see my favorite Amazon princess next!
4 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 for art and again anticipation.
Best Panel : Superman double splash page of course.
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