Brian Michael Bendis

Sadly, the last use of BMB’s LSH suffers more than in the main run of the Legion’s book. It fails basic storytelling—the characters suffer the plot instead of driving the story. In short, loads of things happen TO the JLA & LSH but very little happens because of them.

Six issue “event” and every issue repeats the threat of the Great Darkness, expanding its mystery and danger, but the heroes fear to react until we get to the last issue and we’re TOLD “here’s the villain behind it all and why!” rather than having clues put together by the heroes.

Truly sad as I liked what few character bits we did see of the L’aires. Except Mon-El, who’s written as vainglorious as early 90s Superboy fresh outta Project Cadmus

Really felt like BMB just wanted to pump up his Gold Lantern (without really explaining more about his powers and how his ring differs from previous Oan rings) & potentially launch a GLCorps of the future.… (more)

Very shocked that I enjoyed this book so much, both because I really loathe a lot of what Bendis' writing has devolved into the past few years. Even so, this was a wild read and one that made me sad when the book ended.

It's been years since I've bought any X-titles, so there was some confusion but the solidity and grasp of the original team characters belayed all that and I'm really wanting to find out more. NOT quite enough to start buying monthlies again, but eagerly awaiting the next collection, to be sure.… (more)