Wow. I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up at the library. I was familiar with the original Legion of super-heroes from their appearances in 50s Superman comics, but have not read either of the subsequent reboots. Lately I have been becoming more and more a fan of DC comics from this decade. In those books, I find myself more drawn to second and third tier characters than "The big 3" of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, because writers have to work harder to make interesting stories with them. 2005's Legion of Super Heroes: Teenage Revolution is no exception, in fact, it's one of the best books I've read in quite some time.
I've always been a sucker for subversive tales of idealistic youth standing up against a repressive society. This book evokes the same kind of atmosphere as JK Rowling's Harry Potter series does in that respect. One could certainly hear the legion's motto of "Eat it Granpa!" coming out of one of her characters mouths. The revamped legionaires are nicely fleshed out and made modern, while still retaining a charming degree of innocence. The art work looks great with plenty of eye candy to go around.
The interpersonal dynamics feel more like a classic Marvel book, like Clairmont era X-men than a DC book, though thankfully without a large amount of classic Marvel angst. I think anyone who likes Super hero teams and subversive themes should check this out.
I've always been a sucker for subversive tales of idealistic youth standing up against a repressive society. This book evokes the same kind of atmosphere as JK Rowling's Harry Potter series does in that respect. One could certainly hear the legion's motto of "Eat it Granpa!" coming out of one of her characters mouths. The revamped legionaires are nicely fleshed out and made modern, while still retaining a charming degree of innocence. The art work looks great with plenty of eye candy to go around.
The interpersonal dynamics feel more like a classic Marvel book, like Clairmont era X-men than a DC book, though thankfully without a large amount of classic Marvel angst. I think anyone who likes Super hero teams and subversive themes should check this out.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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