JSA #24 (DC COMICS)
When a former teammate is captured, Dr. Mid-Nite, Hourman and Wildcat spring into action.
Deep behind enemy lines in 1950’s Russia, the trio find themselves backed into a corner. Any attempt to escape is looking grim. Forces are drawing closer.
Those are just the odds the JSA trio likes staked against them.
JSA #24 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen, and Steve Wands (DC Comics) presents its’ final issue.
Let’s take a closer look at this conclusion.
JSA #24 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen, and Steve Wands (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Lemire departs on a steady note, reminding fans why these heroes are legends. The leading pages internalize what Hourman has been feeling since the Society elected dismemberment. There’s an overwhelming sense of tension as they progress forward onto their mission. The writing steers the combat into a startling discovery. What they find reveals a gruesome scenario that they weren’t ready for.
Readers watch as The Atom’s torture forces extreme measures to be taken. This allows for Wildcat to step up and do what he does best: fight. His dialogue is vintage as he orchestrates the bout at hand. This allows Lemire to tease readers with a few various outcomes. Once direction is set, the story moves into a bittersweet close. The writing covers a range of emotions as one member makes a radical choice. It results as an excellent parting shot while transitioning to the future of the team. Wherever events lead from here will be exciting to see whenever the JSA returns.
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Kristiansen plays into the gritty scenario early with this chapter. A strong two page spread shows the trios’ attack unfold. It packs a few punches before steering into a horrific visual. Atom’s torture comes to light via half panel. It reflects the disappointment and anger slowly rising with new obstacles forming. Wildcats’s brawl shows his high level fight IQ while Wands’ lettering nails the gravity of the combat.
The panels lean into the silent expressions as the heroes reconvene on their mission at hand. It never escapes readers thoughts on how much hope is failing with each turn. Even when they think they have an opening, A fantastic full page shot welcomes in a greater challenge. The expressions on display render the deeper burdens carried by the heroes. Knowing how much this is their true identities, the facial expressions show sadness in realizing one member’s sacrifice. This moves panels to a sound closing point. Reader watch a few more surprises enter frame before the final page swings. Once here, the panels leave readers with some optimism for the future, whenever the next phase begins.
FINAL GRADE: 9
The JSA covert mission sinks further behind enemy lines in a thrilling farewell chapter Lemire exposes the internal pull of being a hero with superb writing. Kristiansen shows true grit while the stakes get higher. A vintage look at a team that transcends time and history.
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