REVIEW: The Breaking of Batman begins in ‘Justice League #34′
While Earth is facing world-level destruction threats, the League of superheroes rely on its most human person in the team—Batman.
The world is at peril. An alien invasion is looming around the corner, terrorists on the verge of another holy war, and a massive earthquake that can wipe out a coastal state. While Earth is facing world-level destruction threats, the League of superheroes rely on its most human person in the team—Batman.
Interestingly enough, Christopher Priest changed story-telling, at least in the concept of Justice League. The Eisner-nominee took a step back and veered away from the usual team story. In Justice league #34, Priest explores the human limitations of Bruce Wayne and how everything else, including the Justice League, is taking a toll on his body and his mind. It’s a good and a refreshing perspective in depicting Batman as a human being susceptible to mental lapses.
More than Pete Woods’ art, I am greatly amazed with the book’s panel transitions. It is as if I am watching old Justice League animated series. Its exactly how I want my Justice League comicbooks to be drawn. Facial expressions may not be Woods’ strong suit, but his coloring is superb. Not only is it a good read, but the art also contributed to my overall enjoyment of the book.
Justice League #34 is a great book. I highly recommend it to everyone even if you’re not a Batman fan. Its definitely worth your money and your time.
Review by Paolo Ollero, co-founder of The Dark Knight Philippines, the premier Batman group in the Philippines