Is there any incarnation of the Justice League more mocked and maligned than the early '80s-era Justice League Detroit team? These heroes get their chance to shine in this issue, which works surprisingly well despite the bad hair, bad costumes, and presence of Vibe.Fabian Nicieza refuses to acknowledge the C-list status of these characters, instead painting each character as a godlike icon a la Grant Morrison's Justice League. Much of this is conveyed through the narration of Sue Dibny, who reflects on each hero and observes their battle with the Tangent Universe Secret Six from a safe distance. At times the narration grows heavy-handed, but Nicieza's storytelling approach wouldn't have worked without it.
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