DC Comics is going through another rebirth now that theJustice Leaguehas banded back together, with every hero who has ever fought for truth and justice having a place on a team consisting of dozens, if not hundreds, of superheroes. Sharing the DNA of the DC Animated show of the same name, it wasrecently revealed that the newJustice League Unlimitedcomicshares more with the animated series than initially suspected.
Just releasing its first issue to widespread acclaim,Justice League Unlimitedhas drawn parallels with the animated show not just because of its name but because of the sheer amount of characters similarly featured in its stories, setting this book apart from a team that’s usually rostered by some combination of the “Big Seven.”
In arecent interview with AIPT,Justice League Unlimitedwriter and longtime DC Comics scribe Mark Waid is asked, “…with it calledJustice League Unlimited, should readers expect some sort of similarity with the TV show that’s named similarly?” with the answer being a resounding yes.
Justice League Unlimited Writer Mark Waid Says the Animated Show Informed the Comic
Justice League Unlimited #1Released This Week
RevealingtheJustice League Unlimitedcomic bookwill be a “mission specific” series, meaning — like an episode or arc of theJLUanimated show — eachJLUcomic story will weave a tale that brings in lesser-known characters for missions that aren’t always about saving the planet. Still featuring the most bankable stars of DC, like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman when needed, Mark Waid then goes on to say that the comic will parallel the show thanks to “the ability of the team to go wherever seems the most logistical for a Justice League that’s meant for the world.”
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Mentioning how Red Tornado will oversee and direct heroes from the League’s orbiting Watchtower based on their expertise, super-abilities, and mission parameters — much like how Martian Manhunter was the team’s dispatcher and telepathic communicator in theJustice League Unlimitedshow— this additional connection is something Mark Waid can use as the crux of his storytelling structure. Witheach new issue or arc featuring characters and team-ups that readers aren’t as familiar with, this book pays tribute to the entire purpose of theJLUshow when it was released back in 2004, giving virtually every DC character their time to shine.
The Justice League Unlimited Show Is the Perfect Blueprint for the Comic Series
Furthermore, there’sno reason why Mark Waid couldn’t put his spin on a couple of the most iconic and popularJLUstoriesplucked from across the series’ three critically acclaimed seasons, specifically anything adapted from the show’s fan-favorite Cadmus Arc or even the number one rated episode (according to IMDb) titled “Destroyer.”
Regardless of whether this newJustice League Unlimitedcomic will connect more directly to the animated series, theJustice League’s future still looks incredibly bright as it ushers in a superhero age where every story matters just as much as the heroes who play their part in them.
