The Justice League wants answers!
The Justice League want answers as to, why, Firestorm has been absent from the League. Will they get their answers? Plus, see what is happening with Grifter's partner, Justin; S.H.A.D.E. following a lead on who killed Stormwatch; and the U.F.O. [unidentified fighting robot], robot that first appeared in issue 8!
This was another good issue! All the stories, Justice League and Firestorm, S.H.A.D.E. on the hunt for Stormwatch's killer, Justin [Grifter's partner] trying to find out where Grifter went to, and the robot that is brutally murdering everyone on his island; all were really good! The writers continued to build on the stories that they had previously established, and stayed strong from beginning to end.
The conflict between Jason and Raymond, and ultimately how that weighs in on their career as Firestorm, was definitely the highlight of this issue! Seeing how Raymond never really wanted to be a 24/7 superhero after his mom died, it kind of justifies his actions. I'm enjoying how the writers are making Raymond, feel, like he's alone in the world; when really he isn't. But, it is cool to see how he handles each confrontation, whether it be with Jason or the League, and ultimately makes a valid point that justifies each action.
And while each story did a good job at moving forward, the stories were also the problem. Each story has a limited amount of pages to convey the idea of what is happening in, this issue. So my problem is with how each story felt like it could've gone a page longer; instead of cutting off, and making me feel like I was missing the main idea of whatever story was being told. Whether the writers do this for suspense, or just to draw things out, is beyond me. But personally, I would've liked to hear Jason's side of the Firestorm story and how that has an impact on him, Raymond, and the League. Or even more on Mr. Terrific's thoughts on, who exactly this Batman is and why does he have advanced technology? Less is not always more, and this issue is proof enough of that fact! So please writers, MORE!
A good issue that sparks my interest in seeing what will happen to everyone in their respected stories. And, also how their individual stories contribute, to the one main story which is, Brother Eye's world domination! 3 out of 5, until the next week's issue!
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