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njdarkish's review
4.0
A fun story that did a very good job of showcasing both teams in interesting ways. Usually these types of books end up being disappointing, made only because of some sort of editorial mandate, but Justice League vs. Suicide Squad flowed well as a story and didn't feel like a break from continuity that didn't really matter. I enjoyed the twists and turns the story took and that the characters all felt strong and dynamic.
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Justice League vs. Suicide Squad' is a big 312 story with 3 different writers, more artists and spanning a few series. If you can suspend your belief that the Suicide Squad would even have a chance against the Justice League, then it's not so bad.
Task Force X (aka Suicide Squad) has been discovered. Not only that, but Amanda Waller's past mistakes are about to be exposed. At first, the Suicide Squad faces off against the Justice League, but before long, they are teaming up against a threat, and the roles even end up getting reversed.
It's a big cast of characters, and individuals get a bit lost in everything. Sure, Harley Quinn gets to pipe in every now and then, and Batman is ominous, but the rest are just kind of placeholders. Killer Frost has a standout role, and I'd like to see more of this character. The story itself has promise. I like the additional characters that get introduced along the way, some famiiar, some less so to me. Since it spans 11 issues or so, the art style varies along the way. The promise of an all out fight between these two teams is realized a couple different ways, so if that intrigues, then this might be a book for you.
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.
Task Force X (aka Suicide Squad) has been discovered. Not only that, but Amanda Waller's past mistakes are about to be exposed. At first, the Suicide Squad faces off against the Justice League, but before long, they are teaming up against a threat, and the roles even end up getting reversed.
It's a big cast of characters, and individuals get a bit lost in everything. Sure, Harley Quinn gets to pipe in every now and then, and Batman is ominous, but the rest are just kind of placeholders. Killer Frost has a standout role, and I'd like to see more of this character. The story itself has promise. I like the additional characters that get introduced along the way, some famiiar, some less so to me. Since it spans 11 issues or so, the art style varies along the way. The promise of an all out fight between these two teams is realized a couple different ways, so if that intrigues, then this might be a book for you.
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
2.0
This isn't completely awful, but it's pretty random why some people are affected more strongly than others. Steve Trevor has more willpower than the Green Lanterns? And there are other more spoilerly discrepancies. I spent a lot of the second half rolling my eyes.
daileyxplanet's review
4.0
Criminals working secret ops for the US Government is something that Batman cannot abide by. Batman confronts Waller and brings the League along for the ride. After the first confrontation, things really heat up when the third party arrives.
I've read it elsewhere, but the Steve Trevor, who I don't know much about, issue is an absolute highlight. Big I Am Legend and other zombie influences and references.
I don't know if it's just the addition of the Suicide Squad, but this read much better than the first two Justice League trades I've read. I am not really a fan of them, but this just hit different.
I've read it elsewhere, but the Steve Trevor, who I don't know much about, issue is an absolute highlight. Big I Am Legend and other zombie influences and references.
I don't know if it's just the addition of the Suicide Squad, but this read much better than the first two Justice League trades I've read. I am not really a fan of them, but this just hit different.
galacticrana's review
3.0
I have to say that the covers are really cool. With too many roads intersecting in this series it got to be good.
nolo42's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
alexperc_92's review
4.0
I knew that at some point this going to happen! I liked the art, the horrifying and sad times of the plot!
themtj's review
4.0
I followed this one in the comics and really enjoyed it! I kind of thought it was a stupid gimmick at first, but it was a fun story and great artwork. The twist is that it was actually a partnership between JL and SS against the original suicide squad. Amanda Waller shows, once again, that she is infinitely cunning as she outsmarts and manipulates even Batman.
daynpitseleh's review
3.0
This was actually surprisingly good! I had doubts in the beginning, but I actually enjoyed this one. It's super long, but there is some fun character development (I really enjoyed Killer Frost, although the original Suicide Squad characters are a bit lacking) and I enjoyed the art style and writing. One of the most successful DC works I've read recently.