Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare [Paperback]

Mark Waid (Author), Darick Robertson (Author), Jeff Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Justice League (DC Comics) | Publication Date: December 23, 1996

Something is wrong with DC's classic heroes. Each has forgotten the life in which he or she wore a flamboyant costume and protected the weak with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Even stranger, ordinary people everywhere are gaining their own powers in an insidious plan to cultivate Earth's population as a race of super-soldiers. Graphic novel format.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (December 23, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156389338X
• ISBN-13: 978-1563893384
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,485,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Publishers > DC Comics

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Heavy on promise...short on delivery, July 6, 2000

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Todd Wylie "toddwylie" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare (Paperback)

This is one of those stories that starts really well but doesn't end well. The world is full of "normal" people bequethed with super powers and those who should have super powers have no memory of their past. The writing is tight and the story compelling. Why three stars? The adversary to our heroes is poorly thought out--dare I say stupid (stupid origin, stupid powers, stupid motivations). When the master plan was finally revealed I was left thinking THAT's IT! It seemed contrived. It was a perfect buildup to nothing. This was a good concept that failed to be big enough in scope. I would buy it if you are really into the Justice League. There are good moments for all of the cast, but if there are other stories you could buy first--please do. I don't regret buying this as I am a fan of the genre. I'm simply disappointed with where this story might have went.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's really "JUSTICE" for all!, August 8, 2000

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Blackworm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare (Paperback)

JUSTICE LEAGUE: A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE accomplished what I wanted it to do, re-establish the true core of the Justice League of America. Originally purchased in the mini-series format, it combines the Super Seven against Doctor Destiny to unwrap the loopy world they have been all trapped on. Definitely for the hard-core JLA fan, of which I am. This version of the team is the best one out of the three that have existed so far.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and thought-provoking to read ..., July 21, 1998

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This review is from: Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare (Paperback)

DC Comics has packaged the original -- and difficult to find -- three-issue mini-series, 1996's "Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare", into this trade paperback. In addition, there is a brief introduction by Grant Morrison, who writes DC Comics' "JLA" regular series (at the time this review was written) as well as interesting character biographies at the end.

For JLA fans, "A Midsummer's Nightmare" is essential reading. For newcomers, this is a good introduction to "JLA" and the unique characters it portrays. While there may be some reservations about this context of this book (i.e. super-heroes, comics, etc.), the content is quite intriguing. The story delves into issues concerning equality and freedom, among others, while it delivers the action and suspense that I would expect from a super-hero comic.

That synopsis may sound very vague and general, but that was intentional; I didn't want to reveal too much of the story. ! Readers looking for an in-depth analysis of the issues will not find it in "A Midsummer's Nightmare". Instead, there are subtle questions that seem to linger after reading the story (at least for myself).

The art is good, and the story is even better. However, I probably would have given a higher rating if I hadn't previously read DC Comics' "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" and "Kingdom Come", as well as Marvel Books' "Marvels". Needless to say, I find those books to be outstanding, and I am obviously partial to them.

Nevertheless, "Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare" is a good book. I would recommend it to casual readers interested in comics as well as people looking for a good story regardless of the format it comes in.

Happy reading ...