Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Ron Wagner; José Marzan Jr.; Chris Sotomayor; & Carlos M. Mangual
Cover Art by Emanuela Lupacchino & Chris Sotomayor
SUMMARY:
Released by DC Comics for June 2015, this first half of a two-part tale is entitled “Try for Justice.” Trapped for the past year in Gotham City within the impenetrable dome, the powerless Koriand’r/Starfire and Donna Troy quietly work in Donna’s photography studio. A grieving Roy Harper/Arsenal still copes with young Lian’s tragic death and the necessity of a prosthetic arm. Both of these events had previously occurred in the Justice League: Cry for Justice mini-series.
Roy has now set up a successful community center through a Wayne Foundation grant. There’s also a secret underground bunker – just in case, of course. Once the dome’s mysterious creator speaks, Kory & Donna exuberantly regain their super-powers. Outmatched against the nefarious Extremists from another reality, Roy’s two friends desperately need his help.
In battle, Roy’s firepower makes the difference. Setting up Issue # 2, Roy faces a shocking ultimatum: kill a defenseless Kory & Donna in exchange for regaining his daughter suddenly plucked from a time warp.
Note: Though an image isn’t included, the variant cover artists are Chip Kidd, Angel Unzueta, Wayne Faucher, & Hi-Fi.
REVIEW:
While Starfire and Donna Troy get sufficient screen time, writer Fabian Nicieza smartly focuses on Roy Harper’s viewpoint vs. rotating possible sub-plots. Both Nicieza’s plotting and, as evidenced by the cover image, the art squad’s visuals are ideal for this storyline. For Titans fans of the pre-Flashpoint era, this first issue is a welcome read!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a two-page summary-to-date of Roy’s pre-Flashpoint character arc. Heralding the Convergence saga, the “DC All Access” column re-introduces Tangent Comics and Captain Carrot’s Amazing Zoo Crew.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
