Justice League, Vol. 3: Throne Of Atlantis (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This series just keeps getting better and better. Volume 3 collects issues 13-17, along with two issues if Aquaman, 15, 16. The volume starts off awesomely with a fight between The Cheetah and Wonder Woman, then a whole story gets played out as the League joins WW in capturing Cheetah to stop her mayhem while at the same time they learn the truth behind Cheetah's background. Great beginning! Then we get to the main story where Gotham is attacked by huge tidal waves and floods. Some guy from Atlantis shows up looking for "King Arthur" and tells him Orm is attacking. Without going into further details a whole battle ensues between the League and Orm, Arthur and Orm and even to a degree Aquaman and the League. The absolute coolest part though is that half-way through when things are just too much for JL, Cyborg calls in the reinforcements! A secret group of superheroes who were on a list to be considered for filling in the available spot. But they all come together and join the fight! So we have 10 unexpected superheroes who show up. Loved this!!! Also very fine ending that has the Trench guys from Aquaman Vol. 1 showing up, we just knew they would show up again didn't we? and a final showdown between Orm and Arthur for kingship of Atlantis. Finishing off with a curious epilogue which appears to show three new groups in the formation: Steve Trevor's new group (JLA?), JL opening up membership, and a league of villains? Cannot wait for the next issue!!! This is fantastic stuff. BTW, the art is top notch as well. This was a fun read. I don't read the Aquaman title so it didn't frustrate me with the issue overlap but I can easily see how that would be a bummer. This volume delivers some fun action and high stakes. I mean dang! When that aircraft carrier comes in! Some great full page spreads. I love the jabs the writers keep taking at Aquaman in the dialogue. It is obvious they know he's a bit of a joke hero and don't take themselves seriously, adding lines at his own expense. It's welcome humor that counters the odd Wonder Woman/Superman relationship. I miss GL mercilessly terrorizing Batman but he's off playing dead with Sinestro right about this timeframe. The Trench looked a bit too much like the Third Army from Green Lantern, also a Geoff Johns story. That'd be my only nitpick.
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