When this series first started, it was kind of intriguing - but now it's just irritating.And that's because... nothing happens.
Oh, there are fights (between enemies and friends), confrontations, arguments, death, torture and mysterious goings-on, but this issue doesn't actually advance the plot a bit. At the end, the characters are in the same place they were at the beginning.
The story by James Robinson focuses on several heroes who are really angry because a friend or loved one has been killed by the big bad guy, and they want revenge. For the first time, we begin to see some glimmers of regret for the brutish ways they've been looking for answers - but they're still angry, and the bad guy is still on the loose.
The painted art by Mauro Cascioli is still dark and impressive, but it seems like the characters just spend most of their time standing around, posing for us.
Oh, and four issues in and the team still hasn't assembled. Congorilla and Mikaal Tomas (the blue Starman) are still tracking down some murderers halfway around the world.
If the idea of this book was to assemble a new Justice League, it's sure taking its sweet time.
I'm in this far, so I'll stay for the other three issues of this series, hoping things will pick up. Or at least that I'll find a character I like.
Grade: C+
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