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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

SAVAGE TALES!

Justice League Infinity #5 is out today! Two Supermen, General Zod, Doomsday, and Metallo take on the Nazi forces of Vandal Savage. (Among other things!) Our Multiverse-spanning story is heading for the grand finale—only two issues to go after this one—and things are heating up. 

It's been a true joy working with James Tucker, Ethen Beavers, Nick Filardi, and our editor Andrew Marino on this continuation of the Justice League Unlimited television series. Here's hoping there's another season in the offing!



18 comments:

  1. I'll buy it this Wednesday Dematteis, BUT only if i get to read it after the purchase.


    Jack

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  2. SO, I read the issue. Yes, I was allowed after I purchased the book... I know you were worried.

    If I may...

    I really liked the previous issue having the two Supermen just knowing they were good. You don;t need another heroes fighting heroes just cause.

    However, I ALSO liked the idea of the Wonder Women not having the same connection. That the hard times of Earth-D Wonder Woman led to a completely different outlook, making her more reserved.

    Of course, that leads to another interesting wrinkle. Yes, you used the Wolfman Legends of the DC Universe: CRISIS issue, but you made some notable changes.

    Superman in that comic was married to Supergirl (or woman? it has been a while) and came to America as an adult, only a few years earlier, not near WWII. So, that was aneat bit of world building.

    Though admittedly it made me angry... since I kind of want to read the history of that universe. Especially since they apparently laid the groundwork for the United Federation of Planets? But you know, just with Earth.

    I'll do you a favor and just enjoy it, instead of getting into the weeds of the irony of defeating someone who wanted to create a singular world government in a war, just to create one.

    But, like i said, I do find the idea intriguing and enjoyable.

    The martian Manhunter element was pretty good as well.

    Other than that, the story is not really over, so I can;t go in too much more depth.

    But, AGAIN I am annoyed that Justice League "Infinity" was blatant false advertisement. The comic ended...again, Dematteis.


    Jack





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    1. Glad you enjoyed it, Jack.

      And the book really IS infinite, you just need Cosmic Vision to see it. You'll get there one of these days.
      ; )

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  3. It must have been tough growing up in New York in the 60s. Turn a wrong corner, and youth gangs would circle you, start snapping their fingers, then start dancing and singing about how great they were.

    A while ago I saw a documentary about those WEST SIDE gangs.

    I had no idea gangs in those days required so many dance classes before you could rumble

    Jack

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    1. That's why I never joined a Brooklyn street gang. I could sing, but I couldn't dance very well!

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    2. Good thing for you comics have a tradition of giving a safe haven to the uncoordinated.


      Jack

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  4. Len Wein once said that the thing that makes Joker interesting is that he could do anything. He might kill you or he might give you a million dollars. He'll probably kill you, but he might do something good.

    So do you think there is one person in Gotham who is always defending him?

    Saying things like "It's al just media hype, I meant that joker once. He bought me dinner, and gave me six grand. nicest guy in the world. Shame on Batman and Gordon for harassing him."



    Jack

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    1. I don't know, the Joker MIGHT give you a million dollars, but forget to mention the poison he sprinkled on every bill!

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    2. Why would he do that? He would not see the punchline, therefore making the joke worthless to him.

      The interesting thing about the Joker, and the Punisher, is that they are both cases of how popularity can make a universe bend its logic to conform.

      With the Punisher, it is making him in the same league as other heroes, and pretending his credo that the rest of the superhero community are unnecessary, unnecessary they are too soft.

      Yes I am sure his metal shooting rifle would be useful against Magneto. What caliber gun to stop Galactus from munching down on the Earth

      Or that Joker is a real threat anywhere but Gotham.

      IN Metropolis they deal with giant monsters and alien invasion on the regular. The normal cops could probably stop him no problem.

      IN Keystone city the Flash could stop him in a blink of an eye. In Coast City he would be in a green bubble before he could do anything. I'm pretty sure the army of space fascists, who can manifest anything they imagine into yellow light are a but more difficult than a psychopath with a gimmick.

      I mean... I get why it happens. I do. It is to sell books, it is a business after all. I just think it leads to some weird realities.

      Jack


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    3. It's that old standby, "suspension of disbelief." You have to buy into the basic premise, even if it's preposterous, in order for the story to work.

      I'd love to see a series of stories where Batman faces off against a series of his most horrifying villains and each story ends with Green Lantern showing up, putting a green bubble around the bad guy, and taking them off to jail.

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    4. Like I said, I get the reason why.

      But I think the more interesting story would be Batman getting high on himself after reading message boards tells the JLA he can clean up their cities better than they can.

      He starts by getting pummeled by Sinestro and even Tattoo Man , then works his way to Metropolis. After failing to stop an alien invasion, Bizarro, a giant monster, and Mxyzptlk, he has to get bailed out of prison by Superman.

      Why? He decided to go into Lex Luthor's office, and beat him up, then drag him to jail. Then having to explain in most parts of the country what he did is a crime, and that having an arch-villain not running around bragging about his crimes requires actually getting evidence before you take them in.

      IN every city as he gets out classed by super powers he yells, "Oh GOD! I hate this so much."


      aaaaaaaaaaaaand...scene.


      Jack

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    5. This is clearly a 12 issue maxi-series! BATMAN: THE DARK DOOFUS.

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    6. You could get 12 issues just with Batman taking on Mr. Mxyzptlk!

      he might just end up saying Kltpzyxm just because he feels bad for Batman when he breaks down sobbing at reality goes nots.

      "I'm a detective! I-i-it has to make sense! Pizza can't become gorillas, and and Robin can;t just become bird! What is going on!"

      Jack

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    7. But you would need a sequel comic. Just a one-shot, where Blue Beetle and Booster Gold beet Mxy, and on the last pages Batman has a breakdown, and we see him in Arkham in a straight jacket laughing, delusional that he is Bat-mite, because there is no way those two could beat someone he could not.


      Jack

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  5. Many a comic book fan daydreams about what they would do if they were suddenly put in charge of DC Comics. My priority on day one would go something like this:

    Dear Mr. DeMatteis,
    We would be honored if you would write a new Justice League Dark "Black label" ongoing series. The team of artists would be left to your discretion. We would pay you whatever you like.
    Sincerely,
    CEO, DC Comics

    Unfortunately that's as far as my imagination takes me. It stops just short of the part where the issues start getting published and I get to read them, alas.

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    1. Well, if the day comes when you get the job, Bill, I'll gladly take you up on your offer. I loved writing JLD and I'm a huge fan of the supernatural corners of the DC Universe.

      I'll wait patiently for your call. ;)

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