Justice League #9

Justice League #9 shows us a day in the life of the team when the world isn't in immediate danger. Some powerful and relatable themes are explored in a way that really brings these gods and aliens down to Earth. To say this was one of my favorite comics to come out this year would be an understatement. Read Full Review

Snyder's take on the League has been a high-octane action-packed ride so far, and a true return to form for the League. But it's with this issue that the optimism at the core of the League has truly started to shine through again. This is a welcome respite after the bitter events in Heroes In Crisis. Read Full Review

In a way, this issue is a pause in the larger storyline. But that is hardly a negative. The latest issue is just as much fun, and just as much of an exploration of the League, as the most action packed tale could be. Read Full Review

If you haven't been reading Scott Snyder's run on Justice League I can only ask, what are you waiting for? this is what super hero comic books are meant to be, exciting, intelligent and fun. The dialogue is sharp, the pace is lively and the visuals are gorgeous. This is a perfect spot for new readers to jump on before Snyder and company hit the accelerator again, then who knows when the ride will slow down for noobs to get on. 5/5 Read Full Review

This was just the pause I needed. There was so much action in the opening arc that I felt owed some characterization. It isn't that we didn't get a feel for our Leaguers in the earlier issues. But so much happened, it were fleeting moments. Now we get a whole issue devoted to meeting or re-meeting our team. This book continues to shine. Buy this book and give it to people. Read Full Review

This issue drives home very strong points about the team and how different philosophical approaches help build a better one. Snyder has said he'll continue this series well into 50 issues, which is a good thing for all comic book readers. Read Full Review

Snyder and Jimenez deliver an excellently written, well-drawn interlude for the Justice League. We see some of the concerns the League has facing their biggest battle, and look into their hearts. Superman also does something only he can do: fix the moon. Read Full Review

The only thing that felt off this issue was ironically Snyder's handling of Batman in his subplot with Superman. It seemed out of character for Batman to summon a dangerous threat to prove a point to Superman. Beyond that, this issue was definitely needed to allow Snyder time to flesh out the team without distraction. Read Full Review

Justice League #9 continues to show the best a superhero comic can be. When it comes to story, Snyder takes the most indulgent parts of caped crusader books and combines it with touching character work. Jimenez' unique figures are stylized, yet respectful of their muscle-bound origins. With Sanchez and Napolitano rounding out the team, it's difficult not to love this book. Every inch of Justice League #9 is like rediscovering one of your childhood bedtime stories, only to find that it's better than you could have ever remembered it. Read Full Review

It's a bridge issue before The Drowned Earth begins later this month, and Justice League #8 does a good job of showing off both the strengths and weaknesses of this run. Read Full Review

Justice League #9 is a fantastic pause before the train begins rolling again in the next issue. The big story will chug on, but for now, it's a pleasure seeing our heroes"all beautifully rendered"enjoying lower stress (well, some of them anyway) and more contemplative conversations. If you haven't read it yet, go grab a copy and set about enjoying it. Read Full Review

Justice League #9 was another subtle issue that I enjoyed purely for the brilliant character exploration that this cast of heroes went through. These moments matter just as much as the punching and kicking. Who are these heroes when they aren't springing into action? Even a book like Justice League deserves a quality answer to that question. Read Full Review

Overall, Justice League #9 is a mellow issue with a fantastic message. The sophisticated levels Synder reaches is impressive as the casual reader can enjoy the book and the Justice League nerd can grab a glass of Scotch and appreciate the detail and story of each panel. Read Full Review

This far into the run on Justice League, Snyder and his art team have steered a tightly wound ship that knows how to de-escalate the moments in between major story arcs to round out the overall story of The Totality and the ongoing battle between Justice vs. Doom. Even when most of the issue is composed of exotic locations and characters conversing, Jimenez and Sanchez make their respective fields look wonderful doing it. Even when the story is going through its downtime moment, Justice League maintains interest in the ongoing story while stopping to give the characters a chance to focus on the smaller things, fix damaged relationships, and get reminded that their bonds aren't the weakness, but their strength. Read Full Review

The most interesting discussion is the one between Batman and Superman. Superman is up in space trying to fix the moon that the Justice League broke a few issues back. Syder uses the moon as a metaphor of the Justice League. Batman wants the Justice League to change and improve and make themselves darker, and he also wants Superman to allow him to improve the moon and turn it into a death star basically. Superman reminds him in both cases that they shouldn’t change the core of who they are even if the world is changing around them. This shows that Snyder understands truly what the league are meant to represent as beacons of hope. Read Full Review

Jimenez has some truly beautiful art in this issue. There are so many shots that are breathtaking to look at in both the way the characters are drawn and the truly impressive backgrounds and renderings of the team's quarters. Read Full Review

The real joy comes from the careful attention to detail with small elements of Superman's office and other places revealing a well-considered appreciation for each of these heroes and what they mean. Read Full Review

Your mileage may vary with this title. If you want more characterization this issue will not disappoint. If you are looking forward to the next arc, and finding out more of the mysteries presented in the series, then this issue might not be for you. Read Full Review

This has been sub-editor-bot @el_steevo trying to fill some big shoes. Normal service will be resumed in two short weeks; same Dark Knight time, same Dark Knight News channel. Read Full Review

Justice League #9 is a tour through the Hall of Justice, full of new locations, familiar faces, and plenty of Easter eggs. Read Full Review

A fun and interesting read by all accounts, this is a strong addition to the line. Read Full Review

Justice League #9 is not the greatest issue ever, but there is a lot to like in it as well. I love the idea of Superman rebuilding the moon. It feels very “golden age” era thing to happen. Scott Snyderbrings up a lot of interestingthings throughout the issue and the scenes describing the characters and how they live and why are excellent. The art is good, Jimenez and Sanchez make a good team and they have some fun sequences in Justice League #9. Read Full Review

A nice character issue that seems to be waiting for the Drowned event coming up.  I liked the character interactions and the art was fantastic, but I couldn't help feeling a little disappointed after the big Legion of Doom issue we just got.  Disappointed, but not overly let down and still onboard going forward. Read Full Review

I was surprised the story didn't delve into what the hell was going on in the world when the moon was destroyed. At the very least, one would assume it would disrupt tidal patterns. That is until I noticed the title of the next issue is "The World Drowns." This issue may have been slow, but hopefully it's setting up more intriguing developments to come. Read Full Review

On the other hand, readers who like action? You might want to pass on this issue. In addition, readers who prefer lots of plot progression might want to pass on Justice League #9, too. The fact is that the reader can easily skip Justice League #9 and pick up Justice League #10 and absolutely not miss anything at all. Seriously. This issue is that skippable. Read Full Review

This was a fun, one-off story that had great characterization (with the exception of Batman) and great art. It made me like this group of characters more. They feel like a real group of people working together. Read Full Review

In the end, "Justice League #9" serves its purpose well, providing a more down to earth (for this series) story with some nice character beats. Read Full Review

Its a fun look at the League and how theyre dealing with the fallout of the Legion of Dooms attack and attempted theft of the Totality. Its an enjoyable issue but unfortunately, its probably a fairly forgettable one. Read Full Review

Samuel Almeida

Oct 03, 2018

I love when a team book takes time to just show our favorite heroes talking and having a good time together. Makes us care.

#DontGiveDivasAChance

Oct 03, 2018

Love "Calm before the storm" type issues. Great work from Snyder and Jimenez

TotyGamer

Apr 19, 2020

Sometimes, it's not about the action. It's fun to see what superheroes do when there's no direct danger.

egonnn244

Oct 04, 2018

"Aren't I, old friend?" Now this, this was great. Slow, no exploding Moons or new powers being discovered, just the League in their downtime. The interactions and chemistry between the teammates are spot-on and feel natural. Adding to that an amazing art and coloring (that scene in the cafeteria or the little sparing between J'onn and Kendra... just Wow) and you've got an issue worthy of the name Justice League on the cover. I just hope for the subsequent issues to keep this level of good.

bucswin611

Oct 04, 2018

The tour scene was a lot of fun, and Jimenez/Morey created one of my favorite Wonder Woman panels of all-time! Very good for a one-off issue.

ohhaimark

Oct 06, 2018

THE GOOD: -I quite liked the first page of the issue, well-written and tying up a loose end from issue 1. -I liked the relationship between Batman and Superman. They’re not just best friends. There’s a bit of conflict there. And Snyder does this without ever making any drastic changes to the characters or their friendship. -I liked the way Snyder wrote the Hall of Justice as an accurate portrayal of what an open-to-the-public superhero base would look like. -The concept and execution of the domains was a very well executed aspect of the book. Snyder accurately captures the essence of these characters in a new way that I appreciate. -The Batman humor was not something I liked about the series at first, I’ll admit, but I have to say, this issue’s single-panel joke had me laughing quite a bit. -I totally didn’t see the twist with the Coronavores at all. Well done, Scott Snyder. Well done. -I quite enjoyed that last page, a good bookend to complement the first page. THE BAD: -Jorge Jimenez’s art disappointed me this time around. It just didn’t capture the characters the same way it did in previous issues. This is the first time I found the art of this book worse than the writing. -This issue did feel a bit like filler. I appreciate them fixing the moon situation, but nothing else really happens plot-wise. more

Nihilist

Oct 03, 2018

I'm glad to see characters interacting with each other in between fighting crime and saving the world, but I don't think it's for the best of the series to focus an entire issue on them. Reason being, this comic feels like a filler, and maybe because it is. And don't get me wrong - I don't dislike it for not progressing the story at all, nor putting emphasis on aforementioned interactions and building relationships. It's a fun comic, but one that ends in the same place it starts.

daddyT

Oct 04, 2018

from a base of 6, this gets a rating of: 7. -1 because: it was confusing. +1 because: Wonder Woman was at least portrayed well. +1 because: I do want to see what her domain ends up looking like

waltgator93

Oct 04, 2018

Great to see more the inside of the Hall of Justice! About 80% of the dialogue was great, only part that I could do without or change is the conversation between Batman and Superman. But the art I can't get past, still not a fan.

I Review Comics

Apr 23, 2019

Just like Justice League Dark #5, this comic is a transitional issue between story arcs. It sets the table for our characters but beyond that, it's not a memorable comic book at all. I read it twice last week and glanced at it again as prior to writing this review. There is really nothing special to this issue. That's not to say that the art or writing is shoddy but it's a really uneventful experience that you won't remember after a few days, if ever.  ​​ The throughline of the issue is Superman's reassembly of a moon and his encounter with an alien race of solar vampires known as Coronavores. Interspersed with this engagement we check in on all the characters dealing with the fallout from the last battle with the revitalized legion of doom. Batman is recovering, John Stewart and Flash have lunch, Wonder Woman and Aquaman rebuild. There is a lot of character building throughout but the most interesting exchange comes when Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter get into a small skirmish related to their time in the source wall. ​​ There really isn't anything else here. If you were inclined to skip an issue of the series this would be the comic to do so. It's a slice of life with the League and a weak issue systematic of the larger problem with the bi-weekly publishing schedule. The comics isn't bad just about as uneventful as you can get.    more

EdNothIng

Jul 21, 2019

Não entendo, sério... o Snyder escreve bem praticamente toda a liga... mas me dá uma raiva imensa do Batman sempre que ele abre a boca... sério. COMO UM ESCRITOR Q SE CONSAGROU NO BATMAN TÁ ESCREVENDO BATMAN TÃO MAL?? E a arte tá bem esquisita aqui, mas o roteiro melhorou

Spacey Medicine

Mar 05, 2019

"Please Diana, would you allow me to clearly explain the basic premise of most of our main characters to you? I find character development very difficult."