Justice League of America Vol. 1: The Tornado's Path - DC Comics Graphic Novel | Superhero Team Adventure | Perfect for Comic Collectors & DC Fans

First let me say I used to collect comics like a junkie back in the day. Every week I was at my local comic shops to see if they had anything new to get my Batman, Superman, Spider-man, and others fix. As I got older and grew up I moved away from these gems that I used to love so much. It's nice to see that the books grew up as well as I did. I got to say even after all these years away Brad Meltzer grabs the reader and within the first few pages and brings you back with all your old friends like you never missed a day. This story (and no I won't give spoilers...I think a review can be just that without ruining it for a future reader) will grab you by the collar and drag you to the last page. I found myself unable to put it down. I have always thought the Red Tornado was cool...hell I was one of the geeks that had his mini-series DC comics put out in the early 80's. The character of Red Tornado in the comics of old was always trying more and more to be human, but always would fall short or somehow along the way he was reminded he wasn't....and never would be. This was the first story I had ever read where his character was not only handled EXTREMELY well, but turned Reddy ( Red Tornados endearing nickname for those of you who don't know) in to something more then super-hero cannon fodder that could be sent into battle and damaged or destroyed then have the parts thrown into the trunk of the Bat-Mobile only to be repaired later. Which is exactly what he was for years. He was the disposable hero...if he go blown away...we didn't care because we knew Bruce (Batman) had his programming stored on the Bat-Computer at home in the cave along with Robin's term paper. So as soon as Professor Morrow (Tornado's creator) whipped up a new body...Red Tornado would be back...No harm, No Foul. This time the story is different....it's an all new Tornado. Same character...same desire to be human, but this time told by someone who not only masters his development, but all the other members of the JLA. This time you care what happens...and more then once you will find yourself biting your lower lip as you turn the pages. On top of all that you got the big three Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman all sitting around the cave...basically deciding who will and should be in the league. I never thought three characters sitting at a table could be entertaining, but that is just how good Metzer is. There is everything from drama to horror to humor and all done on a grand scale. As for the art??? Ed Benes art is nothing short of amazing. His style is concise and dramatic and these characters never looked better. In fact I think Benes has ruined me...because from now on....I will always feel....That is how Batman should look....and that is how Superman should look and so on. His work on this collection is top notch and a delight for the eye to behold. There are pages that remind you that these are the most powerful heroes on the planet....and then there are panels...that make your heart drop and stomach turn. Remember I said no spoilers....you will have to just see for yourself. So yes, overall I give this Collection...(I bought the Hardcover from Amazon) 5 stars....and well worth the price of admission! Be warned...after you buy this one...you will buy more. Meltzers Identity Crisis is also amazing....and There is also Vol #2 of this League with an incredible Alex Ross wrap around cover. In closing if you ever loved the Justice League and like me have been away for awhile...believe me...Meltzer and Benes and the whole gang at the Hall of Justice are waiting for you with open arms. Thanks for Reading!