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sherpawhale's review
4.0
This would get a five if it weren't for the crossover with the Suicide Squad in issues 6 and 7. Well written, well drawn, but still felt like a managerial/editorial decision from on high, not necessarily cohesive with the flow of the book.
Other than that, a fantastic read. This is the Suicide Squad's more refined, politically-minded noble cousin. Lots of good stuff here, withmany checks and balances between players you wouldn't normally see interacting. Alan Scott and Amanda Waller at the head as White King and Queen? Priceless. Plus a healthy introduction to Sasha Bordeaux, who could become a favorite with more time.
As an aside, there's just something satisfying about seeing the Wall consume a hearty meal. Something careful, deliberate, and even intimidating with her enjoyment of the finer things in life. Reminds me of the Suicide Squad trailer with Viola Davis, and just makes me look forward to that movie even more.
Other than that, a fantastic read. This is the Suicide Squad's more refined, politically-minded noble cousin. Lots of good stuff here, withmany checks and balances between players you wouldn't normally see interacting. Alan Scott and Amanda Waller at the head as White King and Queen? Priceless. Plus a healthy introduction to Sasha Bordeaux, who could become a favorite with more time.
As an aside, there's just something satisfying about seeing the Wall consume a hearty meal. Something careful, deliberate, and even intimidating with her enjoyment of the finer things in life. Reminds me of the Suicide Squad trailer with Viola Davis, and just makes me look forward to that movie even more.
katiefart's review
3.0
Really tricky to drop into without a thorough understanding of the DC Universe and there are lots of prior events that are touched on and not reiterated or even briefly referenced editorially. By the time I got a grasp on the characters and plot and was starting to enjoy it they shook the board and added two issues of (B Team?) suicide squad exploits, so I was left scrambling again. Having a lot of pretense and ensemble casts are common in comic books but this one felt especially disorienting for me. I’m sure it was much more fun with a deeper DC Universe expertise.
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