This issue is the first release that sets off the New DC 52. It came out the same day as Flashpoint 5. This is set up as an initial meeting and personality definitions as I can tell. You meet Batman, Green Lantern and Superman within this issue.
This is written by Geoff Johns with art by Jim Lee. That in itself will have been enough for a lot of my generation of comic lovers to pick up out of curiosity I think. I say this because Jim Lee draws people in for hi art if nothing else initially. Geoff Johns draws people because he has constantly been giving new birth to characters at DC.
The writing is most definitely Geoff Johns signature style. He plays up the animosity that the heroes may have toward each other quite a bit and it works really well. It doesn't dwell in one area for long but at the same time he does give you a good feeling of what is going on. Much like his other writings he has done, this issue leaves me with anticipation for the next issue and I am excited for it.
The art is Jim Lee for sure. His style has not changed that much but that is a good thing in his case I think. His costume redesigns are questioned by some but I honestly didn't even notice that there was a different design throughout the comic. His art is strong and bold with Inks that further that along by Scott Williams who very much accentuates the bold lines and crosshatch shading that is still very common for Jim Lee, if no on else. Alex Sinclair's colors used are very vibrant. Even his darker colors are vibrant without looking cheap. The color choices compliment the art very well and that is definitely a plus.
All in all this issue was a very good start for The New 52 and it really made my optimism of the decision go up. I apologize for this one not being first as I was absent minded when I reviewed Action Comics first LOL. Pick it up it is definitely worth the read.
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