Justice League #52

I love the focus on Lex Luthor. I love how he tries to be as good as Superman. I love that he's continuing to be the awful, arrogant character he is. I want more! Read Full Review

Don't let the fact that this issue is coming out a couple week's late deter you from grabbing it because if you are reading the Rebirth Action Comics series, you need to read this.  I thought one of the major flaws of that book was not giving us enough of Lex's motivation to become the new Superman and that's what you get here...in spades.  Dan Jurgens just nails the complexities that make up Lex Luthor and while he is still a guy who will screw over everyone to get his way, after this issue, he is now my Superman.  How messed up is that?!? Read Full Review

Honestly, this didn't really function as a proper finale for Justice League, but it's still one fine comic book and gets a high recommendation from me. Read Full Review

So, what can be taken from this issue? Well it definitely worked as a great prelude to Action Comics, and did fill the gap of what happened with Lex between Darkseid War and Action Comics, so it gets nothing but praise from me. Although not the swansong issue of Justice League that the New 52 deserved having been one of its best titles since the formation, it doesnt disappoint in any way and you should definitely pick this up if you will be reading the continuation of Lexs adventures in Action Comics. Read Full Review

My reservations for this issue were unjust, and Jurgens delivers a quality story that focuses on Lex Luthor, his motivations, and his limits. If you plan on reading the current Superman stories, then I highly recommend you pick up this issue! You won't be disappointed! Read Full Review

Overall, I liked this issue as a character study in Luthor. In many ways, Luthor is somewhat immutable in my mind. He is a narcissist. He believes he knows what is best for all mankind. And he is willing to do whatever he has to in order to actualize his plans. I could never consider Luthor a hero. Read Full Review

When reading JUSTICE LEAGUE #52, I was hoping for more of an aftermath for the League or more of a story involving the whole Justice League. Instead, we get a decent story for Lex Luthor. It was the same hope I had for JUSTICE LEAGUE #51, but we were given a story about Robin to build up TITANS: REBIRTH #1. JUSTICE LEAGUE #52 just seems to build up Luthor to take over as Superman and lead the story over to ACTION COMICS. For a true Justice League story, we'll have to wait until JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1! Read Full Review

Nothing in this story is terribly essential to the larger tapestry of DC Rebirth, but it's always fun to see Lex cast as the hero of his own story. Read Full Review

"Justice League" #52 may not be a dramatic way to wrap up the series, but -- similar to how the previous issue served as a lead-in to future issues of "Titans" -- it works well to accentuate what's happening in "Action Comics." Ultimately, Jurgens, Grummett, Miki, Morales and Hanna's "Justice League" #52 is a success: you'll hate Lex Luthor, even as you want to see more of him. Read Full Review

A nice take on Lex Luthor, balancing a desire to be heroic with his true nature, making me want to see more of this "Superman." Read Full Review

Justice League #52wont blow your mind or make you re-think how you read a superhero comic, but it is a nice end to a title run. Things get wrapped up and the possibilities of new adventures ahead seems promising. Dan Jurgens and company send this book out on a good note that should satisfy everyone whos been reading it consistently. Read Full Review

A helpful rejiggering of who Lex Luthor is now and why he dons the "S" on his chest. I can't say this is the most entertaining of reads though as much of this is Lex looking sad and bored as he delivers some introspective captions. Read Full Review

Overall, I just really am surprised that DC let this one slip away. Justice League was consistently one of the few good titles during the New 52 and to have it end this way after some really great stories is a big letdown for me. Again, it was a nice Lex Luthor story but his name is not on the title. Hopefully, the new creative team coming up will have some really great arcs to start off this rebirth for DC. Read Full Review

Nomidian

Jun 26, 2016

I don't think this issue was really integral to Superman Rebirth but it was well written & and some of Tom Grummett's best art in years. If DC gave Grummett a Superman title (Steel, Superboy,or any other Superman) to draw with the team that inked and colored this issue I think I'd be back in 90's Superman heaven.

the green death

Jun 22, 2016

Prelude to Actuon Comics, it explains a lot about how Luthor has gotten where is he now. It almost seems like they're playing him as a flaws hero more than a straight villain, interesting to see how long that lasts...

daspidaboy

Jul 01, 2021

This is the review for the entire Justice League series and personally its my favorite Justice League books of all time. It's the perfect modern Justice League book that has great and engaging stories. Definitely worth the read.

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Merlyn - Jul 2, 2021

Last time the JL was actually good, everything that came after was a disaster.

kfc902

Jun 22, 2016

More of a Lex Luther comic than a Justice League but I guess they are tying up loose ends. Not a bad read.

Gizmo

Jun 26, 2016

A one-off to transition readers from Justice League to Action Comics. This final Justice League issue does not star the Justice League, but that doesn't bother me so much since it was still interesting and well executed, it's better than trying to come up with some sort of poignant story and missing the mark. At the same time, it did not foster any desire in my to pick up Action Comics.

El Chapulin Colorado

Jun 25, 2016

Good prologue to Action Comics with a great interpretation of Luthor but an awful, terrible follow-up to the Darkseid War story that just ignores Lena's betrayal and abandons the opportunity to see Lex as the ruler of Apokolpis

Whateverman

Jul 17, 2016

If I wanted to read Action Comics, I'd pick up Action Comics. And the description is wrong. That was 51.