Written by Bill Willingham & Judd Winick
Art by Howard Porter; Wayne Faucher; Travis Lanham; & Alex Bleyaert
Cover Art by Stephane Roux
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for December 2008, the finale of this mini-series is entitled “Power to the People.” With the ex-Teen Titan, Jericho, running amok, he pits Green Lantern Hal Jordan against Superman, Green Arrow, Robotman, and Zatanna Zatara. Told in flashback, a recuperating Hal recalls to Green Arrow & Wonder Woman what ultimately seals Jericho’s defeat. Steve Dayton’s Mento aids the Justice League’s determination re: what may be causing Jericho’s chilling psychosis.
In a Daily Planet exclusive, Superman (somewhat condescendingly) tells Lois Lane why he and other heroes shouldn’t get involved in politics. Later, spouses Clark Kent and Lois Lane egg each other on during Election Day.
REVIEW:
Considering the last page conveys a PSA re: voting, Decisions # 4 reveals exactly all what DC Comics meant this preachy mini-series was supposed to do. Frankly, Decisions # 4 does far too little to salvage a disappointing storyline and a pretentious lecture on the importance of voting. It’s more like a passionate company edict than a legitimate Justice League adventure.
Though the cover image is terrific, the interior artwork appears half-hearted at best. Decisions # 4 offers a few worthy moments (i.e. Hal Jordan vs. Jericho and Lois & Clark’s voting experience), but it’s not worth the price of admission. Ultimately, this mini-series proves a DC mediocrity, despite some intriguing potential along the way.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
In the single-page “DC Nation” column, DC Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler promotes a Halloween theme.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars
