JUSTICE LEAGUE #40 reviewed

JUSTICE LEAGUE #40: We begin with one of those afflicted by the Amazo virus trying to save his neighbor’s kidnapped daughter, which results in his death as Metron arrives to observe him die. The observer, as he is called, then tells the story of how Orion was traded to New genesis and Scott Free was shipped to Apokolips to end the war of the Gods. He then relates the tale of the Crisis on Infinite Earths, followed by Zero Hour, Infinite Crisis and Flashpoint. He reveals how, after Flashpoint, the heroes teamed up and the Justice League was born. At last, Metron arrives on what is left of Earth-3, currently rules by the Anti-Monitor, who we learn is also known as Mobius. While Metron tries to negotiate a pact so Metron can find a way to change Mobius back to his true self, Metron is struck down by the Daughter of Darkseid.

Get ready for the JUSTICE LEAGUE event of the year and it all starts…in DIVERGENCE #1? Yep…you heard me right. The next great chapter in the storied career of the soon to be NOT NEW 52 Justice League begins in the Free Comic Book Day release. That not withstanding, this issue fills in a bunch of gaps, retells a bunch of classic events in DC history, thanks to Geoff Johns, and is loaded with a boatload of artistic talent. Kevin Maguire, Phil Jimenez, Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Scott Kolins, Jason Fabok, Jim Lee and Scott Williams all bring their tremendous talents to the table and make this book shine! So, everyone run out and try and find a copy of DIVERGENCE #1, to see what the buzz will be all about.