Written by Gerry Conway
Art by George Tuska; Mike Machlan; Gene D’Angelo; & Albert DeGuzman
Cover Art by Chuck Patton
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Storm Clouds,” DC Comics released this issue for October 1985. Including guest star Mera, the League’s roster consists of: Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz); Elongated Man; Vixen; Zatanna Zatara; Vibe; Steel II; & Gypsy.
A reunited Aquaman & Mera take off for Western Canada to search for the missing JLA. It’s up to an exhausted Vixen to save her injured teammates from perishing after Amazo buries them alive in the Canadian wilderness. At Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, the Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz) and Dale Gunn search for answers explaining Amazo’s unexpected return. The mystery soon takes them to the town of St. Jude in the Yukon.
In Vancouver, British Columbia, the final showdown commences as Amazo faces a depleted JLA. Aquaman makes a fateful decision re: his future with the team. An ominous cameo serves as the precursor to the League’s last crossover with Earth-Two’s Justice Society & Infinity, Inc., which ties into Crisis on Infinite Earths.
REVIEW:
Supported by the art squad’s sufficient visuals, writer Gerry Conway offers a readable (and kid-friendly) tale where the inexperienced Justice League Detroit has a trial-by-fire against an erratic Amazo. Notably, Vixen earns Issue # 253’s MVP award. There’s nothing special about this issue, but its mid-80’s nostalgia value might earn a spot in any DC comics collection.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a two-page “JLA Mail Room” column. Including a brief “DC Checklist” for the week of July 4, 1985, Dick Giordano’s “Meanwhile …” column appears on the inside back cover.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
