Justice #2

Justice #2

December, 2005

Ross and Krueger are clearly embracing a retro, traditional feel for the various heroes who populate this story, but what's interesting is that they're taking the opposite tack for the villains. The villains are darker, and they're far more intimdating and, well, cool, than we've seen before. The Riddler looks amazing throughout this issue; in fact, he looks sharper than the Batman himself. The campy mad-scientist look for the villain who turns up at the end of this issue is a thoroughly chilling one that boasts an odd charm, given the B-movie inspiration that's clearly gone into Ross's re-imaginging of the character. Obviously, this book is about the visuals first and foremost, but the plot is certainly intriguing. It's fun watching the bad guys try to save the world while maintaining their corrupt methods, just as it's entertaining to see the heroes in the dark. While this series may be titled Justice, it's really about the villains, and that helps it stand apart