Customer Reviews:
Starts Slow But Finishes Strong.......2007-07-22
The team up stories are great fun. I am a big DC Multiverse fan and enjoy these compilations quite a bit. This volume starts off a little slow with the Brave and the Bold team up of Starman, Black Canary and Wildcat. The worst story of the bunch is surprisingly a Green Lantern story by John Broome. However, Gardner Fox does not disappoint with the Atom and Flash stories. Take these stories for what they are and enjoy them.
Slogging along with the multiple Earths.......2007-06-14
I have always loved the concept of DC's Multiverse, but while some of the initial crossovers between Earth-1 and Earth-2 were pretty heady stuff, reading DC's various CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS trade paperbacks makes it obvious that the company soon became stuck in a rut where those stories were concerned. The fans loved the concept, so DC gave them more, regardless of whether or not the stories were worthwhile.
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE TEAM-UPS VOLUME 2 presents some fun but ultimately forgettable pre-Crisis pairings between the heroes of Earth-1 and Earth-2. Collected here are stories from The Atom #29 & 36, The Brave and the Bold #62, The Flash #170 & 173, Green Lantern #45 & 52, and The Spectre #3. I struggled through most of these stories, due to the stilted writing styles of Gardner Fox, John Broome, and Mike Friedrich. Not that the stories are 100% bad; in fact, the general premises were fine, but the pacing and dialogue left much to be desired. Still, while there's not a lot of bang for your buck, there are some enjoyable moments. The narrative devices featured in the Flash stories were quite innovative for the time. The Atom team-ups were just silly fun. Also, the Spectre story has a nice cosmic horror vibe. Unfortunately, I just couldn't shake the feeling that, at times, I was reading scripts for rejected Superfriends cartoons. While the art of Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, and Neal Adams is beautiful, they stories just don't hold up. The lackluster cover by Matt Wagner didn't help either - it sure would have been nice to see one from regular artists Alex Ross or Jerry Ordway.
Book Description
Discover the stories that set the stage for today's groundbreaking comic book and graphic novel event INFINITE CRISIS in this thrilling collection of classic team-ups between the Justice League of America and their legendary counterparts, the Justice Society of America. This volume includes sensational stories featuring Captain Marvel, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and other favorite DC characters
Customer Reviews:
Barely rates 3 stars.......2006-06-01
Containing stories written by Cary Bates & Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Martin Pasko & Paul Levitz, with art by the great Dick Dillin & Frank McLaughlin, CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOLUME 4 continues the interdimensional team-ups that were a staple of DC Comics up to the time of the Crisis on Infinite Earths. This volume collects Justice League of America #123- 124, 135-137, and 147-148. These stories feature 3-way team ups, with the JLA of Earth-1 and JSA of Earth-2 meeting the heroes of Earth-S (Captain Marvel, Bulletman and Bulletgirl, Ibis, Spy Smasher, and Mr. Scarlet and Pinky), the Legion of Super Heroes, and even the aforementioned writers Bates and Maggin (of Earth-Prime, of course)! A beautiful cover by series regular Alex Ross ties the stories together and lets you know exactly what guests to expect.
Okay, now the bad part... I'll admit it: while I enjoyed reading the various multiple Earths crossovers of the `60s and `70s when I was a kiddo, it was mostly because I had no knowledge of DC's golden age characters and was fascinated with these odd-looking doppelgangers of my beloved JLA. Hawkman with a hood? Flash with a dinner plate on his head? Superman with gray hair? What the heck??? I didn't pay much attention to the stories back then, and after reading up through the 4th volume of CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS, plus one volume of THE TEAM-UPS, I can say that while these stories certainly do have nostalgic value, the majority lack a coherent storyline. In fact, volume 4 really serves as a testament to the sorry state of DC's writing stable in the late `60s and early `70s. Story premises are as thin as the paper they're printed on, plot shifts come out of nowhere, and writers throw in everything but the kitchen sink, possibly hoping the reader will be so overwhelmed that they won't notice how bad the stories are. Bates and Maggin's encounter with the JLA and JSA is an exercise in ego that deserves a big raspberry, and Bridwell's story with the Earth-S heroes is so unfocused and convoluted that I eventually had to write it off. Luckily, the final Pasko/Levitz-penned story with the LOSH saves this book from being a total waste of time. So back to that Alex Ross cover... yes, it's much better than the selection of stories contained within.
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- Some essential Crisis stories
- A Must-Get!
- Fondly remembered stories, which are great fun to read
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Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
This is more fantastic Silver Age teamup fun between the Justice League, Justice Society, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, and others. The most notable story is probably the Unknown Soldier of Victory, a quest to find who exactly should be in that grave.
Definitely recommended for some nostalgic, simpler fun with a whole barrel of heroes.
Some essential Crisis stories.......2006-10-10
I've been ambivalent regarding DC's various Crisis collections. While these are very historically significant stories featuring the heroes and villains of DC's multiple Earths, the story quality varies widely. In fact, for every well-written story, you are likely to be saddled with reading 3 others that just aren't worth the time. Thankfully, CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOLUME 3 features a big improvement in terms of writing, and what's more, 3 of these 4 stories are very significant in terms of series that DC is publishing today.
Unfortunately, it seems that there has to be at least one stinker in the bunch, and that would be the first 2-part story from Justice League of America #91 - 92. Written by Mike Friedrich, it features a symbiotic alien pair that is accidentally split up, with one appearing on Earth-1 and the other on Earth-2. The separation has destructive effects, not only for the aliens, but for the inhabitants of both worlds, and the JLA and JSA rush to find a solution. This story is downright pathetic. It's pure filler - there's no other explanation for it. It's hard for me to believe that DC was actually still publishing flimsy stories like this up into the early `70s, especially when Marvel's complex storytelling style had already been influencing the comics industry for a full decade. This tale can definitely be skipped.
The remaining three stories are written by Len Wein, who does a much better job. JLA # 100 - 102 feature the return of the Seven Soldiers of Victory (Vigilante, Crimson Avenger, Green Arrow & Speedy, Star-Spangled Kid & Stripesy, and the Shining Knight), lost for many years after their battle with the Nebula Man. This story is directly related to Grant Morrison's current 7 SOLDIERS series.
Justice League of America #107 - 108 features the "Crisis on Earth-X", where 6 members of the combined JLA/JSA are accidentally transported to an Earth where the Nazis won World War Two! They join that Earth's only heroes, the Freedom Fighters (Uncle Sam, Phantom Lady, the Human Bomb, the Ray, Black Condor, and Doll Man), to stand up to the "Ratzis" and strike a blow for liberty. Currently, DC is featuring a somewhat modified version of the Freedom Fighters in their own series.
JLA #113 tells the story of "The Creature in the Velvet Cage", where we learn just how Sandy the Golden Boy, partner of the Golden Age Sandman, became Sand, charter member of the all-new JSA. This very story has been referenced numerous times in the current JSA series, including some recent issues.
Pencils are ably handled by Dick Dillin, with some design assist from Neal Adams in the form of the adult Robin's costume in JLA #91 - 92. Why DC never went full speed ahead with this particular costume in the Batman books is beyond me. It's certainly better than the Earth-2 Robin's horrific regular threads, which just may be the #1 ugliest costume ever. Alex Ross provides another excellent cover featuring almost all the heroes to appear in the stories, once again reminding us exactly how cool comics are.
A Must-Get!.......2006-06-15
In the 1930s and 40s, superheroes were in their "Golden Age," back when Superman had more human proportions and the Justice Society of America had its birth. In the 1950s, the Silver Age of comic book heroes dawned, and a new batch of heroes was born, along with the Justice League of America. In 1961, in FLASH #123, the Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen) met the Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick), and everyone learned that there were two Earths: Earth-One containing the Justice League of America, and Earth-Two containing the Justice Society of America. But, there was no way that the paths of these two bands of heroes would not cross - again and again!
This book contains four different story arcs, in which the heroes of the two Earths mix. Overall, I found this to be a great book, with some really interesting storylines. If you are a fan of super-heroes, then this is a book that you simply MUST get! I give this book my highest recommendations!
Here are the story arcs:
Earth - The Monster-Maker! (Justice League of America #91, 8/71) and Solomon Grundy - The One and Only (Justice League of America #92, 9/71): When an alien symbiotic pair are split up, with one dropped on Earth-One and the other on Earth-Two, the JLA and JSA quickly find themselves fighting opponents beyond their powers. Somebody needs to find a solution, and quick!
The Unknown Soldier of Victory! (Justice League of America #100, 8/72), The Hand That Shook The World (Justice League of America #101, 9/72) and And One of Use Must Die! (Justice League of America #102, 10/72): Earth-Two is about to be destroyed, and when the JSA calls on the JLA for assistance, they find that they are no help either. Years ago, Earth-Two faced just such a crisis, but the heroes that won that day are missing and must be found...and quick!
Crisis on Earth-X! (Justice League of America #107, 9-10/73) and Thirteen Against The Earth! (Justice League of America #108, 11-12/73): When three super-heroes from the JLA seek to trade places with three from the JSA, they find themselves whisked off to a whole other Earth - Earth-X. On this Earth, the Nazis won WW2, and these new heroes are just what the local super-heroes (including Uncle Sam!) need to turn the tide!
The Creature in the Velvet Cage (Justice League of America #113, 8-9/74): When a strange creature escapes from The Sandman's lair, a secret comes out. Who was this creature, and why did The Sandman have him imprisoned?
Fondly remembered stories, which are great fun to read.......2006-04-07
Ignore the John Q. Idiot review. I read the JLA #100 crossover when I was 10 years old, and I had no problem sorting out the multiverse concept and which version of a character came from which earth.
Len Wein did a great run on JLA. Included are the JLA #100 crossover, where the JLA and JSA travel through time to rescue the members of the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the crossover introduced the Freedom Fighters of Earth X, where the Axis won World War Two, the story revealing the tragic fate of Sandman's sidekick Sandy, and more. No, there are no borderline psychotic "heroes" or "kewl" graphic violence in these stories. They are from a "simpler" time, but are much better plotted than most of what one sees in comics today.
Classic Comics.......2006-01-25
These were among the first comics I read when I was around 6 years old and I found them as fun to read all these years later (they can't be to difficult to follow can they?). They draw together a smorgasbord of characters from the golden and silver age together in some classic Len Wein plotting. I would highly recommend this collection to anyone who has an interest in the background of the DC universe or to anyone who just enjoys well written classic comic book adventures.
Amazon.com
As background for its multi-part epic Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics released Crisis on Multiple Earths to introduce (or refresh) the reader to the concept of multiple Earths coexisting in the same physical space by vibrating in different dimensions. This volume collects four different story lines (each encompassing two issues) involving the Earth-One Justice League of America (the most familiar DC stars such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman) and the Earth-Two Justice Society of America (older heroes, some with Earth-One counterparts such as the Flash and Green Lantern, but some unique heroes such as Doctor Fate and Hourman), all from the mid-'60s and written by Gardner Fox with pencils by Mike Sekowsky. The best story introduces Earth-Three, where only criminals have the super powers. Bored with committing easy crimes, the Crime Syndicate of America--a band of supervillains with knockoff costumes and dumb names ("Power Ring," "Johnny Quick")--challenges the JLA and JSA to battle. The other stories involve the Crime Champions of Earth-One and -Two, Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt, and Solomon Grundy and Blockbuster. For more crossover action, Crisis on Multiple Earths was followed by a volume 2. Alex Ross did the cover paintings for all three Crisis... books. --David Horiuchi
Book Description
As background for its multi-part epic Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics released Crisis on Multiple Earths to introduce (or refresh) the reader to the concept of multiple Earths coexisting in the same physical space by vibrating in different dimensions. This volume collects four different story lines (each encompassing two issues) involving the Earth-One Justice League of America (the most familiar DC stars such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman) and the Earth-Two Justice Society of America (older heroes, some with Earth-One counterparts such as the Flash and Green Lantern, but some unique heroes such as Doctor Fate and Hourman), all from the mid-'60s and written by Gardner Fox with pencils by Mike Sekowsky. The best story introduces Earth-Three, where only criminals have the super powers. Bored with committing easy crimes, the Crime Syndicate of America--a band of supervillains with knockoff costumes and dumb names ("Power Ring," "Johnny Quick")--challenges the JLA and JSA to battle. The other stories involve the Crime Champions of Earth-One and -Two, Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt, and Solomon Grundy and Blockbuster. For more crossover action, Crisis on Multiple Earths was followed by a volume 2. Alex Ross did the cover paintings for all three Crisis... books.--David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews:
Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03
A fun bunch of nostalgia, of the good old days when the Justice League of America used the old vibrational trick to journey to Earth-2, or the Justice Society did the same thing to travel to Earth-1.
Of course, the villains see that as an opportunity to take out a bunch of heroes at once.
A Must-Get!.......2006-05-30
In the 1930s and 40s, superheroes were in their "Golden Age," back when Superman had more human proportions and the Justice Society of America had its birth. In the 1950s, the Silver Age of comic book heroes dawned, and a new batch of heroes was born, along with the Justice League of America. In 1961, in FLASH #123, the Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen) met the Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick), and everyone learned that there were two Earths: Earth-One containing the Justice League of America, and Earth-Two containing the Justice Society of America. But, there was no way that the paths of these two bands of heroes would not cross - again and again!
This book contains four different story arcs, in which the heroes of the two Earths mix. Overall, I found this to be a great book, with some really interesting storylines. If you are a fan of super-heroes, then this is a book that you simply MUST get! I give this book my highest recommendations!
Here are the story arcs:
Crisis on Earth-One! (Justice League of America #21, 8/63) and Crisis on Earth-Two! (Justice League of America #22, 9/63): When three villains of Earth-One get together with three villains of Earth-Two, they make a plan that will benefit all of them, but leave neither world any safer!
Crisis on Earth-Three! (Justice League of America #29, 8/64) and The Most Dangerous Earth of All! (Justice League of America #30, 9/64): Unbeknownst to the heroes of Earth-One and Earth-Two, there is an Earth-Three, and its super-heroes are super-villains looking for worthy opponents. Will the heroes of the JLA AND JSA triumph? Will they even survive?
Earth Without A Justice League! (Justice League of America #37, 8/65) and Crisis on Earth-A! (Justice League of America #38, 9/65): When Johnny Thunder of Earth-Two meets his counterpart on Earth-One, he loses control of the mighty, magical Thunderbolt. And when the JLA is suddenly wiped out of existence, its up to the JSA to put things right...if they can!
Crisis between Earth-One and Earth-Two! (Justice League of America #46, 8/66) and The Bridge Between Earths! (Justice League of America #47, 9/66): When people begin mysteriously moving between the two Earths, it becomes apparent that something strange is going on. In the void between worlds, the Spectre learns that a creature from an anti-matter universe is heading towards Earth, and if he sets foot on it, both Earths will explode. Can the heroes of both worlds hold thing together long enough to save both worlds?
Steer Clear.......2006-05-18
Here's a great example of something that doesn't stand the test of time. The comics contained in this volume were probably pretty impressive in their time, but by today's standards, these stories are beyond primitive.
The only people who would possibly enjoy this to any great extent are either old enough to be nostalgic for these stories (over 50), or young enough to be easily impressed (under 12).
If you really want to see the JLA at their best, read Grant Morrison's JLA. This old stuff just doesn't hold up.
(The subsequent volumes aren't any improvement.)
A good introduction to the Pre-Crisis multiverse.......2005-08-22
I was always a big Marvel fan when I was little, but recently I've been getting more and more interested in DC because of the Infinite Crisis event. I wanted to check out the old Crisis on Infinite Earths, but had heard the story involved a lot of obscure characters on a whole lot of different universes. I figured this book, as well as the other two Crisis on Multiple Earths collections, would get me up to speed. On that front, this TPB was a success. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of these old stories, however. The first two introduce both the Justice League of Earth-1 and the Justice Society of Earth-2. The next two stories deal with Crime Syndicate of Earth-3. Two others deal with Earth-A (where the history of Earth-1 is changed so that villians assume all of the superpowers of the Justice League). The last story deals with the Anti-matter Man attempting to destroy both Earth-1 and Earth-2 (which seems something of a prelude to the Crisis on Infinite Earths). Well worth a check-out.
Crisis on Multiple Earth Vol 1.......2004-05-11
This review is for Crisis on multiple earth vol.1. I already have Crisis on Multiple Earth Vol 2 and just saw that amazon has Vol 3 soon to be released, I am very excited to get vol 3 as well.
Now onto the review of vol.1. This TPB reprints the 8 issues of JLA/JSA comics crossovers in 1950s and 1960s. Keep in mind that they are written almost 50 years ago.But they ain't called "Classics" for nothing. Each issue is filled with excitement, story and great art (silver age art) to go along.
Those were the times when one crossover is only 2 issues long and not like current day 8 to 10 issues crossovers with another 4 or 5 titles tie-ins. And even with that you don't even grasp the storyline except the heros pounds the villians. But these JLA/JSA issues are different. Sure, heros pounds the villians but at least with exciting storylines.
Of course, the 60s dialogue can make you puke. Dialogues like "I am a 'Hero' (Any hero's name, superman,batman,Green Lantern etc) and I am going to do this and that" and dialogues like "I am a 'villian' and I am going to do this bad thing and that" do not go well with today's comic readers but if you can get past that fact, you will really enjoy those stories.
The first story is about Earth One and Earth Two super-heros meeting. Earth One JLA and Earth Two Older JSA meet through vibration or whatever. I will give that story 4 out of 5 stars. And keep in mind that that is the first time JSA old timers are revived.
The second story is about Earth Three. If you didn't know anything about Earth Three even existed, you will be surprised. Otherwise, it is not moving but rather long tale that Earth One/Two super-heros fight with their counterparts in Earth Three. I will give 3.5 stars out of 5.
The third story is about creation of Earth A (A for Alternate). And this is my favourite earth ever with Johnny Thunder and T'Bolts. Though I don't really like the ending and it looks like DC has the agenda that at the end of this issue, everything has to go back to normal and the writer has to oblige. Anyway, I will give this one 5 stars out of 5.
The last storyline with Anti-Matter Man does not appeal much to me. Although the idea of being from anti-matter universe is fairly interesting, the story has nothing but fight sences with teamwork thrown in. And I must admit this earlier team books have more teamwork between super-heros. Most of the later 90s crossovers or team-ups do not show much of team spirit during heros' fight but just to show they are present in the comic book page.
But if you don't know Solomon Grundy (Hulk looks-alike or sounds alike) and BlockBuster, you will get a chance to meet them, together with Sandman (no..no.. not Neil Gaiman's Sandman!!) I will give this story 3 out of 5 star.
Customer Reviews:
Fun, but almost painfully silly........2006-09-07
Readers who are accustomed to today's comic writers may find this collection difficult to read. The art often fails to convey the action and plot sufficiently, and so the dialogue bubbles fearlessly describe every detail of each situation. It's actually quite funny, and you may find yourself quoting some of the more awkward dialogue in humor.
Don't expect a serious or earthshaking plot such as in Crisis and Zero Hour. Sure, the world's are nearly destroyed several times, but this is par for the course, rather than a really earth-shaking event.
The most difficult thing to swallow is the glib way the heroes deal with the dangers they face. The JLA/JSA seems to be more of a club than a heroic society.
Definitely not the best work on JSA or JLA titles. But it is absolutely amusing, and may fill in a few gaps in understanding where these CRISIS/ZERO HOUR heroes come from originally.
Final thoughts: Pick up Crisis on multiple Earths Volume 2 first. It suffers the some of the same silliness; but is vastly superior in overall readability of the stories.
Wonderful, definitive (if oft-reprinted) Silver Age classics!.......2006-08-22
The stories in this volume form the basis of DC's classic "multiverse", a creation that spawned many an interesting story between the mid-sixties and the mid-eighties. Beginning with the meeting of Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, and Jay Garrick, his Golden Age predecessor and inspiration, these stories span the vibrational barrier between worlds to bring together the best of two legendary comics eons.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book (and all the Crisis on Multiple Earths books) to anyone.
The beginning..........2006-01-02
The trade paperback CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS: THE TEAM UPS Volume 1 brings together two of my favorite subjects in comics: alternate worlds, and Golden Age characters. These were combined for the first time by a group of creative individuals at DC Comics in 1961, unleashing a cross-dimensional revival of their Golden Age characters for a new generation of comic readers. The effects are still being felt today in storylines such as Crisis on Infinite Earths, Zero Hour, and the current Infinite Crisis. And its beginnings can be experienced here in the first volume of a series (hopefully) of trade paperbacks.
In the mid- `50s, the Silver Age of comics, DC brought back their classic Golden Age properties, and by doing so, they revitalized the entire comics industry; however, even though they still had Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, etc., they were different characters, with more of a science fiction angle. Throughout the rest of the `50s, it was as if the Golden Age versions had never existed, but in 1961, Flash #123 featured the story "The Flash of Two Worlds", which teamed up Silver Age Flash Barry Allen with his Golden Age counterpart Jay Garrick. With this story, editor Julius Schwartz, writer Gardner Fox, and artist Carmine Infantino gave birth to what would become one of DC's most beloved gimmicks: the Multiple Earths, where it was explained that all of the stories of the forgotten Golden Age characters had actually occurred on what was referred to as "Earth-2". Not only that, but the Silver Age heroes were actually aware of those Golden Age heroes, as they had read about them in comics! It was a reality-bending concept, and the fans loved it.
This trade paperback contains eight stories from the height of DC's Silver Age success: THE FLASH #123, 129, 137, 151; GREEN LANTERN #40; SHOWCASE #55-56; and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #61, with appearances by the Silver Age Flash and Green Lantern, and the Golden Age Flash, Green Lantern, Dr. Fate, Hourman, Black Canary, and Starman, and a host of villains from both Earths, including the Shade, Captain Cold, Solomon Grundy, the Mist, and more. The story quality varies; in fact, many of the stories here unfortunately fall back on tired plots and action that were common in many Golden Age comics. The standouts are the abovementioned FLASH #123, and GREEN LANTERN #40, which features the secret origin of the Guardians, as well as the scientist Krona, who dared to view the creation of the universe and almost destroyed it in the process. It's certainly not a home-run collection of quality stories, but then it's really not meant to be. This is more of an educational tool, if it can be called that, as it features the development of DC's multiple Earths concept. So enjoy it for what it is: a fun bunch of comics!
Customer Reviews:
Superior to Volume 1.......2006-09-07
This second installment of 'Crisis on Multiple Earths' is much more effective as a back story to 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'. You will see the original appearance of the Red Tornado (II), who plays pivotal roles in these pages, as well as later in the Crisis, and more recently as a mentor to 'Young Justice'. You will also see what appears to be the first encounter between the alternate versions of Superman. And you will see fun cosmic connections occur between other less obvious parallel characters.
You will also experience a universe shaking battle with a stellar superbeing. The 'awsome' factor of this particular battle is lessened by the silliness of the villain, but overall it's still a good multiverse in peril tale, and a fun read.
The overall quality of the writing and art was more conducive to easy reading than the previous volume of 'Crisis on Multiple Earths'; and the fun factor just felt higher overall.
A Must-Get!.......2006-06-05
In the 1930s and 40s, superheroes were in their "Golden Age," back when Superman had more human proportions and the Justice Society of America had its birth. In the 1950s, the Silver Age of comic book heroes dawned, and a new batch of heroes was born, along with the Justice League of America. In 1961, in FLASH #123, the Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen) met the Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick), and everyone learned that there were two Earths: Earth-One containing the Justice League of America, and Earth-Two containing the Justice Society of America. But, there was no way that the paths of these two bands of heroes would not cross - again and again!
This book contains four different story arcs, in which the heroes of the two Earths mix. Overall, I found this to be a great book, with some really interesting storylines. If you are a fan of super-heroes, then this is a book that you simply MUST get! I give this book my highest recommendations!
Here are the story arcs:
The Super-Crisis that Struck Earth-Two! (Justice League of America #55, 8/67) and The Negative-Crisis of Earths One-Two! (Justice League of America #56, 9/67): When a series of black spheres arrive on both Earth-One and Earth-Two, they transform four normal people into super-villains too tough even for the JLA and JSA to handle. Who will save the day? You might be surprised!
The Stormy Return of the Red Tornado (Justice League of America #64, 8/68) and T.O. Morrow Kills the Justice League - Today! (Justice League of America #65, 9/68): The Red Tornado, one of the original members of the JSA is back...except that this cannot possibly be the same Red Tornado! A rogue scientist named Thomas Oscar Morrow is out to conquer both Earths, and he has a fiendishly cunning plan.
Star Light, Star Bright - Death Star I See Tonight! (Justice League of America #73, 8/69) and Where Death Fears to Tread! (Justice League of America #74, 9/69): When a creature of seemingly limitless power comes to Earth-Two it looks like doomsday! The JSA calls on the JLA for help, but when the creature plants a hypnotic command on the JSA, it's a battle-royal with the JSA vs. the JLA!
Peril of the Paired Planets (Justice League of America #82, 8/70) and Where Valor Fails...Will Magic Triumph? (Justice League of America #83, 9/70): An evil intergalactic scientist is planning on destroying both Earths by bringing them together explosively. Can the heroes of both worlds save the day, or are they now facing a foe to powerful for them all?
a must have for collectors.......2006-03-03
This, and all the crisis series, were written (and drawn) many, many years ago. Compared to what we read these days it's a completely different story.
Not just some characters are not with us anymore, but the way comics were viewed was a lot different as well. Basically a lot more writing and a lot less put into the drawing quality.
I do enjoy both, a good story and the way comics are drawn today. While it's hard to get a good story these days,
pictures are getting better and better, and if you are selective
you will find some really good pieces of art/work around.
About this one in particular... If you want to have a piece of
history, and enjoy a good story too, don't mind average drawing quality, then this is the comic for you.
Love me some JLA/JSA!.......2006-03-02
Although I grew up with the "Bronze Age" DC Universe, these 1960's team-ups are great, cheesy fun. You can really sense the changes coming when Denny O'Neil took over the writing, he brought the characters into the "relevence" of the late 60's/early 70's but still maintained respect for the older Golden Age JSA. Good stuff & recommended.
Back stroy for Crisis on INFINITE earths........2005-05-27
What has not been said about the the three volumes of the Crisis on Multiple Earths books is that they are a collection of JLA story arcs that first introduced the concept of the multi-universe. These stories help you understand why DC needed the Crisis on Infinte Earth story. The first volume covers events on Earth-1, Earth-2, Earth-3, and Earth-A. If you want to understand what the heck that means you'll have to read the books.
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Crisis on Multiple Earths
Gardner F. Fox
Manufacturer: Titan Books Ltd
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Binding: Paperback
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Book Description
Alternate worlds were once a hallmark of the DC Universe. Various Earths existed that were strikingly alike yet distinctly different. The modern heroes of the Justice League of America existed on Earth-One,while the Justice Society of America lived on Earth-Two.These tales feature the Justice League and the Justice Society teaming upagainst menaces including the Lord of Time and Darkseid.
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