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boards_books_and_brews's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Justice League, Vol. 1: The Extinction Machines
Written by Bryan Hitch
Art by Tony S. Daniel
Book 88/250
Genre: Fantasy, Superhero
Format: Digital, Graphic Novel
Pages: 168
Published: 2017
Rating: 6.5/10
Art: 7.5/10
Collects Justice League (2016) Rebirth & 1-5
I’m surprised with how meh this volume was. It was overly convoluted and not super engaging. I do not see myself continuing with this.
pacedubs's review
2.0
Justice League is unfortunately one of the weaker titles in DC's epic Rebirth undertaking. One would think that one of DC's flagship titles would continue at least some of the plot threads that Geoff John's widely praised "DC Universe Rebirth" set up, or continue with some of the action or ramifications of Grant Morrison's run or at very least the death of New 52 Superman. Instead, characters' reactions to any of these events are quickly sidelined for an attempt at a massive, global threat. In a heavy-handed deus ex machina moment, Aquaman saves the day with no explanation of how he received the materials and ability to save the day.
This volume collects Rebirth #1 and issues 1-6. While the series does get better after The Extinction Machines storyline, it still remains an uneven series compared with some of the more consistently good, or even excellent, series in the DC Rebirth line-up.
This volume collects Rebirth #1 and issues 1-6. While the series does get better after The Extinction Machines storyline, it still remains an uneven series compared with some of the more consistently good, or even excellent, series in the DC Rebirth line-up.
geekwayne's review
3.0
'Justice League, Volume 1: The Extinction Machines' is part of the DC Universe: Rebirth. It promises a big huge story with the title and the lead in, but then turns pretty mediocre.
The first issue included is the Rebirth issue and it's a pretty good story packed in an issue. The Justice League, now with two newer Green Lanterns, face a pretty big problem. The new Superman of this timeline has to decide if he should join the team or keep his family safe.
This storyline is mirrored to some extent in the main story which is from Justice League 1-5. Weird alien beings show up and possess humans to fight for them. They also somehow manage to do things like steal all of the speed from Flash. There is something in space and something that has existed at the Earth's core, so the team has to split up. For the thing at the Earth's core, it can only be dealt with by Superman, but Batman is reluctant to trust this new Superman, but he doesn't really have a choice.
It's a story that screams "Epic! Epic! Epic!" and seems to head in that direction, but the outcome has a weird new age feel that takes the punch out of the story. I think I would have preferred a smaller story perhaps that dealt with the new team dynamics a bit more than just throwing them into a life or death struggle for the sake of the entire planet, but perhaps that was the only way to get the new Superman engaged with the team.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The first issue included is the Rebirth issue and it's a pretty good story packed in an issue. The Justice League, now with two newer Green Lanterns, face a pretty big problem. The new Superman of this timeline has to decide if he should join the team or keep his family safe.
This storyline is mirrored to some extent in the main story which is from Justice League 1-5. Weird alien beings show up and possess humans to fight for them. They also somehow manage to do things like steal all of the speed from Flash. There is something in space and something that has existed at the Earth's core, so the team has to split up. For the thing at the Earth's core, it can only be dealt with by Superman, but Batman is reluctant to trust this new Superman, but he doesn't really have a choice.
It's a story that screams "Epic! Epic! Epic!" and seems to head in that direction, but the outcome has a weird new age feel that takes the punch out of the story. I think I would have preferred a smaller story perhaps that dealt with the new team dynamics a bit more than just throwing them into a life or death struggle for the sake of the entire planet, but perhaps that was the only way to get the new Superman engaged with the team.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
colindalaska's review against another edition
1.0
A terrible introduction to the Rebirth Justice League. And a story that has the leaguers racing around doing inexplicable stuff to stop something. If this hasn’t been on my kindle I’d have assumed some pages had fallen from the book that explained what was going on.
daileyxplanet's review against another edition
4.0
The JL is made for big problems, and there are some big ones here. It's always hard to write an ensemble book, and I think Bryan Hitch did a good job. I'm looking forward to reading the next trade.
xsleepyshadows's review
2.0
This story was ok, the art was really great though! For a first Justice League story I kinda wish they had more of the characters working together. Trying to put the rebirth universe is a little harder to piece together when I never really got into the new 52 series which I think that's where they want to pick it up from a bit. ~Ashley
asparkofc's review
4.0
I really enjoyed it! It wasn’t like anything Amazing, but I had fun reading it.
crzyarrow's review
4.0
The plot for this was kind of weak, in my opinion, but I loved the artwork and pretty much every part with Clark. I think I'm going to enjoy watching him integrate with the Justice League over time. That being said, I have no idea who was actually the bad guy in this arc... The reapers? The humanoid glowing dudes? Both? No idea. I know this is just meant to kick off a big storyline, but a little more information would have been helpful. So three stars for plot and art averaged out and a bonus star for the parts with Clark.