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Starting issue 38, a new Justice League of America will be formed. The team will be formed of Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Green Arrow, the Atom, Batman, Mon-El, Donna Troy, Cyborg, Doctor Light, Starfire, Congorilla, and the Guardian.

Okay, what? This is probably the least iconic JLA I’ve ever seen. I totally loved the JLA lineup during the Morrison era, and understandably they had to give that lineup a rest. I also liked the Meltzer lineup as well, although I’m disappointed they disbanded that group way before they could be given great stories.

Bringing in Dick as Batman makes sense, and Donna and Mon-El too. Somebody has to fill in for the big 3 in their absence. And finally, The Atom is back. I missed seeing him in the pages of JLA. As for Green Arrow, it’s about damn time. Doctor Light’s a great addition to the team for those who remember the JLI days.

But… Cyborg? Guardian? Congorilla? WTF? Where is Black Canary? After she broke down after trying to keep the JLA together I was hoping she’d redeem herself and take over as Chairwoman again. Also, where’s Vixen? She tried to keep the JLA together in the absence of the big names. Where’s Barry or Wally?

I like Hal Jordan, but the dude’s got his own book. Can John Stewart be the JLA Lantern? He’s more of an asset to the JLA than Hal, mainly because he’s a better team player. Also, he’s badass.

The trinity fill-ins aren’t senior enough to lead (probably with the exception of Dick). The other seniors aren’t really known leaders. Can you imagine Hal taking orders from Mon-El? I didn’t think so. Can you imagine Hal coming up with a half-assed plan and leading the JLA to their doom? Yep. (As far as I’m concerned, only Geoff Johns is allowed to write Hal Jordan.)

I wonder who’s the chairperson. My money’s on Dick.

This seems to be a weak lineup, and with James Robinson helming the book (Cry For Justice is a FUCKING MESS, you guys) and with Mark Bagley providing the art duties (I like the guy, but I don’t feel he draws them iconic enough; look at Hal, he freaking looks like Power Ring of Earth-3 there) I’m not too happy with the future of the JLA.

Related posts:

1. Team Reviews: JSA, JLA and Teen Titans
2. Reviews: Captain America Reborn #2, Amazing Spider-Man #601, Justice League: Cry For Justice #2
3. DELAYED REVIEWS: Batman #690, Justice League: Cry For Justice #3, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2, Detective Comics #856
4. So I was going to write off Justice League: Cry For Justice…
5. Justice Society of America #8, Justice League: The New Frontier and Superman: Doomsday

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