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JLA: Year One (1998)

by Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn (Storyteller), Barry Kitson (Illustrator)

Other authors: Kurt Busiek (Introduction)

Series: JLA (Year One), Justice League

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From best-selling author Mark Waid, the definitive tale of the JLA's formation is back in a new hardcover printing of the massive book starring The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman! Learn how the five founding members of the JLA were able to pull together as a team, earning the respect of the public and defeating foes like Vandal Savage, scientist T.O. Morrow and the Brotherhood of Evil! Written by Mark Waid, the author of the best-selling graphic novel KINGDOM COME, this hardcover edition includes sketch and designs from artist Barry Kitson, as well as other bonus material. Collects JLA- YEAR ONE #1-12.… (more)
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  freixas | Mar 31, 2023 |
This is a very entertaining prequel of sorts to the DC universe. highly recommended. ( )
  drewandlori | Nov 28, 2007 |
In the 1940's, there was the Justice Society of America, a union of several of the superheroes from that time. In the 1960's DC launched the Justice League of America, featuring Superman, Batman, and several other cleft-jawed heroes with identical sunny personalities and nary a cross word between them. It was not my favorite comic book. But now DC has retold the tale, and this book is a collection of the first year of the series. Most of the weaknesses of the original line have been addressed, and this book is a highly entertaining, believable and personality-driven collection of stories about a new group of fledgling superheroes (minus Superman and Batman at this stage) who decide they are stronger together than separately. The growing pains, both professionally and personally, are well told, and there is a nostalgic bow toward the heroes of older days as they give a collective nod to these new young upstarts. A good read with pretty good artwork and decent action scenes to boot. And pleasantly nostalgic for an inveterate comic reader who so wanted to like the earlier staid and upstanding JLA. ( )
  burnit99 | Feb 10, 2007 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Waid, MarkAuthorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Augustyn, BrianStorytellermain authorall editionsconfirmed
Kitson, BarryIllustratormain authorall editionsconfirmed
Busiek, KurtIntroductionsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed

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From best-selling author Mark Waid, the definitive tale of the JLA's formation is back in a new hardcover printing of the massive book starring The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter and Aquaman! Learn how the five founding members of the JLA were able to pull together as a team, earning the respect of the public and defeating foes like Vandal Savage, scientist T.O. Morrow and the Brotherhood of Evil! Written by Mark Waid, the author of the best-selling graphic novel KINGDOM COME, this hardcover edition includes sketch and designs from artist Barry Kitson, as well as other bonus material. Collects JLA- YEAR ONE #1-12.

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