Books: JLA: Earth 2

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JLA: Earth 2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Frank Quitely
2000




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Back when Grant Morrison was first dipping his toes into mainstream superhero comics and thus was a little more hesitant (just a little tho) to go all out crazy there was this little delight of a superhero comic: JLA: Earth 2. Featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman et al (and their evil Earth 2 counterparts): this is an excellent slice of high-powered action mixed with just the right amount of comic book metaphysics. And with artwork duties handled by his now long running collaborator Frank Quitely (see also: All Star Superman, Flex Mentallo, Batman and Robin: Batman Reborn and We3): it all feels solid and real - even when it's depicting watchtowers on the moon and massive flying fortresses. Because the best thing about Frank Quitely is that he never skimps on the little details: most comic book artists (lazy as they are) tend to stick to the important action and just leave it at that - but Quitely's always up for going those extra miles - whether it's showing you motorways thousands of feet below the main action or letting you know the exact layout of Lex Luthor's office (and I love that his desk is a carved out tree stump) - every scene takes place in an enivornment that feels fully realised and fleshed-out [1].

ENJOY.

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[1] Speaking of which - is that the one of the twin towers from Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns or is it just me?

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Links: Thoughts on Stuff Review.

Further reading: Superman: All Star Superman, Final Crisis, Superman: Red Son, The World's Greatest Super-Heroes, Batman: Batman and Robin, We3, Marvel Boy, Flex Mentallo. 

Profiles: Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely.

All comments welcome.