Geoff Johns’ ABSOLUTE JUSTICE on Smallville
(7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5)I’m SO EXCITED!!!! I’m trying to explain the historical significance of the Justice Society of America’s first Primetime appearance to Popapathy but don’t think he’s feeling my joy.
Sylvester Pemberton, Courtney Whitmore, Wesley Dodds, Carter Hall, Kent Nelson… LOVED IT!!! Biggest nerdgasm I’ve seen on TV EVER. So many fanboy nods! The shots in museum panning over the memorabilia were magnificent and I loved the painting… anyone seen the image online yet?
A bit surprised Clark never thought to ask why they all looked so young. I’m hoping that Geoff Johns is grooming JSA to be Smallville’s spinoff successor. But if he is, the costumes need work. Stargirl looked OK, but how hard is it to design a belly shirt and hot pants. I stick by my original assertion that Hawkman should have been played by someone who was more believable as a mace-wielding barbarian. The ab covering harness looked ridiculous with Shanks’ (nice for an ordinary human but far from the Hawkman we are accustomed to) arms coming out of it. Dr Fate looked like he was wearing football pads under his blue spandex. Either cast actors who have the physique to fill the costume or hire better costume designers.
BUT enough negativity… costumes aside I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the 2 hour special episode. I hadn’t realized Checkmate was part of it until I read the on demand episode synopsis. Pam Grier as Amanda Waller is sheer brilliance and it looks like we’ve not seen the last of her… or hopefully the JSA. FINGERS CROSSED! WE LOVE YOU GEOFF JOHNS!
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02/05/2010 at 10:03 pm
I AM totally sharing your joy! It brought back the feeling I had when I was 10-years old and got my tabloid-sized Famous First Edition of All Star Comics #3. I fell in love with the JSA today.
They were also great on Batman: The Brave and the Bold animated series. The newsreel footage of the JSA gave me tingles.
(I am such a nerd!)
02/06/2010 at 9:08 am
Loved it to! Hawkman’s costume made him look like he was wearing a fat suit, maybe that was how we were supposed to see they were older…being out of shape. In any case it was a great episode.
I just wish they’d maintain more of the one shot guest heroes. The Legion was great as was the Titans/JLA crew, I’ve loved the way they have integrated the DC Universe in to the show. I’d just like more.
02/06/2010 at 12:01 pm
I am looking forward to watching the episode. FRom what I saw a bit from last night. It looks good.
02/08/2010 at 3:05 pm
I have to say I was VERY disappointed in this episode….all the JSA members got their asses handed to them….Hawkman’s sudden voice change once he put on his Hawkhelm was kinda annoying….kinda reminded me of Bale’s Batman….all the costumes were very hooky….
I liked the news footage though
I loved the Legion episodes though alot