Thursday, June 15, 2017

Single Issue Showcase: Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth #1



The cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado & Marcelo Maiolo


I’ve always had an affinity for the Golden Age superhero teams like the Justice Society of America and the All-Star Squadron. From Mister Terrific to Liberty Belle, there’s an analog sensibility that gives them a certain charm, even when Hourman is rebooted as a robot from the future. When the Ray got his own book in the 90s, I subscribed to it. And when Steve Orlando announced that the Ray would be part of his new Justice League lineup, and would be a young gay man, I made sure to buy his debut! Thankfully, this issue is an excellent setup for a new version of a classic character.