The Justice Society of America Returns!

We're diving into Geoff Johns' new Justice Society of America title with the first two issues, where we see Huntress forming a new JSA and the possible emergence of a new Golden Age.
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[@rubiconprime1429]

“Batman is too trusting” I have never ever thought that once in my life.

[@AlexanderOsias]

This was the Earth 2 “Boy scout” Batman from WWII era. He was somewhat less paranoid.

[@GinsuSher]

@@AlexanderOsias that batman was also a bit of an asshole "best" friend to superman. but I guess everyone was a bit of an asshole back then, but people see them as wholesome characters. its a riot

[@critical_thinker0668]

@@AlexanderOsias I mean ... is it? It's kinda hard to say because they keep referencing main continuity throughout the book. The very first panels, in fact, are showing events in Year One, which is modern Batman's origin, not Earth-2 Batman, and the missing children that are shown in the flashback panels are featured in Stargirl book, which, once again, is set in main continuity. But that raises other issues, like, if this is main continuity, where the hell is the JLA? Why is Helena, for example, part of the JSA instead of the JLA? Where's the rest of the Batfamily, all of whom would be around if this is main continuity and not Earth-2?

[@AlexanderOsias]

@@critical_thinker0668 Good question. I just know that the Earth-2 continuity had Bats marry Catwoman, and there were some tragic ends for both in that timeline, which is why Helena Wayne became the Huntress. She did join the JSA as the next generation with Skyman & Power Girl. That Batman had aged and was more friendly than our current uberparanoid Batman (who is clearly alive -- sometimes -- and part of the JLA). Not sure how they'll resolve that too.

[@SoftboyComics]

@@AlexanderOsias this story takes place on prime earth

[@royhartanto7231]

Everything Geoff Johns touches in comic book form is gold. Pity he couldn’t do the same with DC movies 🤦‍♂️

[@tylerkister4628]

He helped with the stargirl series

[@Qthetar]

Cuz he never had the chance to do that with dc movies.

[@user-kt6si1gv8h]

I think it depends on Warner Brothers' attitude. Perhaps some of Geoff's ideas have influenced some of DCEU's films, but he was only used by Warner to weaken Snyder's influence. Geoff was sandwiched between the two and never gained the power to control DCEU's development.

[@KAHNSlayer92]

BLACKEST NIGHT

[@timepilotcluefinder94]

​@@user-kt6si1gv8h and he really should have been. We could have gotten proper Captain movies and maybe even a GL do-over.

[@sixflagsshowspast9616]

I love the golden age justice society. I'm glad they've brought them back

[@IAmImprintJones]

This was an awesome story. I'm so happy Helena Wayne is getting her own team and story imagine her interact with Damien, Bruce, and flashpoint Thomas Wayne 🔥 and Geoff John's picking up where he left off in the cw stargirl series with this new gen JSA vibe

[@CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS]

@@sirnice-guy4438 *Oh, you*

[@sirnice-guy4438]

*Damian*

[@Lemuel928]

Welp..Looks like Darkfire himself finally decided to join Justice Society of America.

[@icarohiro3940]

Helena Wayne? Ela é filha do Bruce? Essa história ainda se passa na terra 2?

[@charleswashington5529]

I'm an ol head Huntress fan I'm talking the original Helena Wayne back to when she shared a comic book with Wonder Woman . It broke my heart that she and Robin died at the end of Crisis of Infinite Earth. I never really with mob boss daughter version. I love seeing a older version of Cat woman even if she dies two issues later. This series almost reminds me of my childhood

[@Imlivinlife27]

I’m digging this comic series! JSA is awesome!

[@markherron1407]

Happy Birthday to Justice ⚖️ Society of America and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Blessings and Hugs 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@NukaCloud]

Been loving this comic a lot also enjoying Star girl as a tie in comic!

[@natek4488]

I've always preferred a scenario similar to the New Frontier. The JSA existed in the same universe as the JLA. The JSA would've been the superhero team in WW2 and afterwards while the JLA are the team of present day. I think the JSA would've disbanded due to the rise of McCarthyism forcing them to retire, and the time of Superheroes would return to the modern day.

[@SoftboyComics]

Helena Wayne, Huntress is back!

[@johnnysizemore5797]

I like what's going on with the JSA the way he's setting up the story is spot on how it used to be and the fact the Villain for this is a time traveler fits with the JSA's history so well I can't wait for more please please cover this...

[@xelaander8429]

Geoff Johns is unrivalled!!!!

[@shaunstudios163]

YEAH Geoff Johns!!!!!🎉

[@user-by5bm3po4s]

I honestly completely forgot about Kyle Theo Knight(Jack Knight’s son, The New Mist) til I read this issue.

[@new_creation23]

True! He took green lantern to a high standard that can never be reached!

[@thetaniart]

I love the story telling.

[@nothingtolookat276]

Wow, what a start. He's such a good writer.

[@theeric]

I love the JSA so yes, this is good. DC Comics needs the Justice Society of America.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Huntress is Batman and Catwoman's daughter now? Is this an Elseworld's thing?

[@freyja3120]

She was in past comics, in the 60s. She was established to be on an alternate earth later, and they turned her into Helena Bartinelli later

[@mark-s]

She was the original huntress from earth 2 the current one was a copy of her in modern age she was wiped out in the crisis when earth 2 ceased to exist in 1986 this current storyline will tie in with flashpoint. Geoff johns who is writing this current series is a massive fan of original justice society

[@SoftboyComics]

the huntress in this JSA story is from the future of prime earth.

[@palexanderrice]

Can’t wait to buy this as a graphic novel

[@Philosophical24]

Same here 🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@alisonsmith4436]

Thank you 😊

[@Solocereal]

I love when dc comic bring back the original jsoa back😍

[@lohanmicahtv6684]

i’m actually super interested

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think is the best thing about this comic book event and who do you think is the best character? What do you think is going to happen in the next issue after Helena Wayne meets Khalid as Dr Fate, Deadman and Detective Chimp? Also who's the missing Dr Fate mentioned in this issue?

[@victorlazo238]

This sounds amazing!!

[@coreymasoy7034]

Cool story line ❗💯🔥

[@vincentfranklin17]

I enjoyed both issues! So glad I decided to pick this title up!

[@Cavillier1970]

I've been following this as well, but more so and if you guys want the FULL picture I recommend for reading & reviewing where the story truly begins Stargirl; Spring Break Special where she learns of the Lost Children, (sidekicks who have been lost in time like Quiz Kid, Cherry Bomb, Lady Bug, John Henry Jr, and somehow Air Wave II is tied to them) thanks to Clock King who was fighting the SSOV. And this was just the precursor written by Johns. Next was the The New Golden Age one shot giving bits and pieces, like puzzle pieces out of a box about what's coming in the JSA title and the kicker is the WHO'S WHO style pages of these new Golden Age characters; the GA Aquaman, Betsy Ross & Molly Pitcher, Cherry Bomb, The Harliquinn's Son, John Henry Jr, The Boom, Lady Bug, Red Lantern, the GA Mister Miracle, Quiz Kid, Salem the Witch Girl, and the GA Legionnaire. Johns continues with the ongoing limited series Stargirl: The Lost Children where she and Speedy are trying to track down and rescue a generation of sidekicks that have been missing and no one remembers, the new ones mentioned, but also the Newsboy Legion, Wing, Tick-Tock, Robotman's dog. They're at Issue #2 right now and there's some threat that's been taking/holding the sidekicks and somehow someway Dan Dynamite who was a senior and now after hitting this island has been turned back to a teen. Trust me this is all written by Johns and is connected to the JSA title, which is only a small part of the picture.

[@jonathansoko1085]

My main issue with star girls book? All these lost side kicks are made up, theres zero emotional tie to any of it

[@Cavillier1970]

@@jonathansoko1085 I get that but reading Johns' writing is creating /recreating emotional ties especially when Speedy & SG are talking about their predecessors and how the SSOV were trying to keep them out with what happened to them. I get these are newer characters, but Air Wave II who was the son of AW (who somehow wound up on E-1 from E-2) has that emotional link, but I'm also recalling an issue of DCCP with Whatever Happened to Air Wave?

[@jonathansoko1085]

@@Cavillier1970 How can he create emotional ties to characters he just made made up? I dont follow.

[@Cavillier1970]

@@jonathansoko1085 not referring to them, they haven't appeared yet in the mini series, I was talking about how the SSOV were trying to keep Stargirl and Speedy out of the fight w/ Clock King and from investigating the sidekicks, because of the tragedies that happened to Wing, the original SSK, and Speedy. Don't know if read any of these books yet but Johns is bringing his A-Game to the Golden Age. And I love how he retconned the modern GA and Speedy as SSOV members, that were actually time lost and sent back to WW2 and were part of the Soldiers. Better than most of the retcons for the SSOV since the COIE

[@Cavillier1970]

@@Timepilot94 I was talking about the original GA Speedy from the GA bubba

[@DanielGoldMcduckRose]

I need to read this along with first run I read series before new 52 when jhons was writing.

[@daigledfiber]

Over all good job, the story seems cool. You might want to consider changing your voice narration when you are reading the comic pages, there was no tonal difference or pacing changes from when you were reading the content or just talking to the audience. The story would be even more impactful if you read it with a few more pauses for inflection and pacing. When the tone and tempo remains the same it’s harder to distinguish the story from your commentary. I know that’s not the current style of KZbin narration these days but it would make the piece stand out more and be memorable. Just my two cents, feel free to ignore :)

[@sadmansakib4063]

God this is sooo good!

[@ChannalWatcher]

Huntress is Batman and Catwoman's kid?

[@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In]

That storyline for Huntress goes way, way back. Yet it has been, idk 30 years that Helena Bertenelli was the only active Huntress character. So Bertenelli is not Bruce and Selena’s daughter. But the 1st ever Huntress is the daughter.

[@ChannalWatcher]

@@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In This may cause some confusion

[@ChrisConnolly-Mr.C-Dives-In]

@@ChannalWatcher Exactly. DC, well all comics have some continuity confusion. I mean with reboots across many decades it gets confusing.

[@ChannalWatcher]

@Timepilot94 I'd say, though, now that we've seen (Helena Wayne) Huntress on Crisis of Infinite Earths, the fans will want to see that one more than the original, and then she'll overshadow her the fans will forget that the original Huntress is not Batman's daughter. Is Helena an Anti-Hero?

[@ChannalWatcher]

@Timepilot94 Oh right well still you see my point right? If she's the original then the Birds of Prey will technically lose the other one

[@sahilhossain8204]

Lore of The Justice Society of America Returns momentum 100

[@greggceballos2611]

Interesting, so Flashpoint Beyond is set in a version of Earth 2 with the new Daughter of Red Lantern. My theory is that Huntress is not only jumping in time but also jumping through the Omniverse. Maybe because of the globe and Nabu.

[@CRIS_IS_ON_INFINITE_EARTHS]

YOOOOOOO THIS STORY'S COOL AS HELL!! I NEED TO CHECK THIS OUT, THANKS ARIS!! : D

[@sideshowparker]

JSA is my favorite he’ll yes

[@BishopPeterElder]

You are good!

[@quentinfogger5755]

What would happen if we saw this comic book event taking place on the Big Screen or TV Shows?

[@quentinfogger5755]

What is going on with the current roster of the Justice Society of America in this comic book issue along with Helena Wayne getting sent through time?

[@Frenchy_47]

If I had a nickel for every time they’ve rebooted The Justice Society.

[@fredericklowe8605]

Ha! Frederick Lowe, that's my name!

[@ytsi7505]

So this takes place after the stargirl book going on now after all the sidekicks are returned to the timeline?

[@kingshadow8782]

Heck Yeah!

[@stevewealthy6120]

Do all the issues of this series, please

[@victorlewis4915]

Gotta buy these two isssues asap!!!!

[@quentinfogger5755]

Do you think we will see Helena Wayne in both the DCU and the Matt Reeves Batman Movies? Which actor do you think should play her?

[@MUISHAGGY572]

Olivia Munn wouod make a great Huntress.

[@madsteve9]

She's too old now but, Angie Harmon's voice and looks would work for Cartoons & TV. For film, again too old now, Madeleine Stowe.

[@Isaacisaperson4677]

not reeve's and if we do get huntress in the DCU it will be Bertinelli but if we end up getting Helena Wayne it won't be till the end of the ten year plan.

[@harvey2906]

@@MUISHAGGY572 I like the idea. She was really good as Psylocke in the X-Men movie. 🖖

[@Bucky749]

I like that Solomon is a hero for a while .

[@outermeowven]

where to even start with JSA?

[@moshymosh]

It's very confusing. Seeing Catwoman as a grandma feels so damn wrong. Batman being killed by a common thug? Even worse.

[@chaneladriana6829]

It’s the noncanon stories that are always the best ones

[@jaxstuff898]

Love the title and characters, I just wish it would come out monthly, but Johns is good, not quick

[@TheGriffin57]

You mentioned the son of Harley Quin 2xs. I thought he was the son of the Harlequin (Molly Mane).

[@JarJarBinksStan]

I’m a bit of a sucker when it comes to goggles (in costume design, I don’t have some random affinity with goggles in general) and I also love jay garrick so I am just obsessing rn over what that flash costume looks like on the cover bc u can only barely see it

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the characters mentioned in this video?

[@kingshadow8782]

Hype!

[@jackieanderson9408]

This was sweet

[@moonled]

Geoff Jones creaIted a great new JSA in the Stargirl tv series. I wonder if this will be connected at all.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Cyclone, Rhino, Sandman, Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Scorpion and the Human Fly along with Kurt Connors the Lizard. Also can you do the history of the Flash Villains like Turtle, Magenta, Cobalt Blue, Mirror Master and Top?

[@quentinfogger5755]

How long till you do history of the Thunderbolts team and the Young Avengers since they're slowly forming in the MCU?

[@lancewhyte3464]

I think this New JSA story is balls to the walls awesome

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

Its cool D.C. is making stories involving Golden Age heroes and so they are Golden Age stories though they often have modern characters, but it would be cool if they made more Golden Age stories with all Golden Age characters only, and not just as a fad. But continually having a good few truly Golden Age stories every year from here on out would be cool.

[@jordanford937]

🔥🔥🔥 story

[@TheHellasavagex]

You should do a video on the evil Beast (X-Men) storyline with Wolverine... 😎

[@quentinfogger5755]

So how long till you do history of Arno_Stark Iron Man, Ezekiel Stane, Titanium Man, Crimson Dynamo, Whiplash, War Machine and Pepper Potts AKA Rescue?

[@mikehawk7220]

Geoff johns specializes in member berries

[@Blakk_Wolf7]

Yeah, this seems pretty good. I'm [pretty much] a Marvel guy since I was 16 [1989]. But there are a few characters/teams I've been following them for years [Batman, Superman, Justice League]. Some of My favorite storyline from DC: Kingdom Come [great story, great art], Batman: Hush [drawn by my All-time favorite artist Jim Lee], but the best 2 recent story arcs have gotta be DCeased & Dark Crisis

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think is the best thing about Helena Wayne compared to Damian Wayne? Who do you think would win against each other?

[@callac]

I miss the funny Justice League, with Blue Bettle and Booster Gold.

[@matthewthomson8641]

Can you go over the marvel event known as dark web?

[@rahulranjan5230]

Make a video on deathstroke vs taskmaster

[@nightmare20002]

finally time travel thats not too complicated

[@Anonymous-yh4ol]

Waiting on WONDER TWINS

[@PhyzardKiller]

I find it hard to believe batman would be killed by a random nobody.

[@b-wu7318]

Just Wow

[@TheLegendofQ]

What universe is this in tho? Is this Helena from a alternate future? Is this on Earth 2? Im confused how the timeline works.

[@SoftboyComics]

The main universe, just in a different future / timeline.

[@robotsandmonsters4756]

It would be a neat change of pace for DC have a storyline or 3 where time travel wasn't a thing. It gets old.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Since you did history of Marvel's Black Knight, Can you do history of Marvel's Dreadknight? If you seen the recent episodes of season 7 of the Flash, can you do history of Impulse, XS, Psych, Fuerza, Steadfast, Chillblaine, Abracadabra, Rainbow Raider, Mirror Master and Top in your next video?

[@reginaldallenjr919]

I like it

[@rumpytumskin9691]

Is the JSA on Earth 2 now? Is there even an Earth-2 anymore?

[@quentinfogger5755]

When are you going to do history of Clea, America-Chavez, Speed and Wiccan in honour of the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

[@ytsi7505]

Did John's say that the snow globe was the flashpoint timeline snow globe is John's going to put flashpoint Thomas Wayne and flashpoint jor el on the justice society? Like power girl is a remnant from a destroyed earth/timeline?

[@ytsi7505]

Granted I doubt that will happen but that way there can be a batman and superman on the justice society again?

[@blackphoenix77]

Really disappointed that this is just a miniseries. Also, that character on the future JSA was the son of the Harlequin, the Golden Age Green Lantern villain, not Harley Quinn.

[@chowyee5049]

Anyone else still recovering from Stargirl's cancellation?

[@marioramirez1261]

Yurrr

[@marcosperez9592]

Is this in earth 2?

[@moneychlid24g34]

Can you do Duke thomas

[@frankiiee0798]

🤙🏽

[@donjoel6754]

I haven't always been a fan of the JSA mostly because of a bad foundation as to the founders. However thanks to The Brave and the Bold and movies it's become simpler to understand. Just not at Jeff John's level yet.😅

[@stg4theglitchog768]

I don't know why Golden Age Superman didn't have kids, he is the most human "alien" of all and i think Kryptonians are the real Atlantians who left Earth to live on Krypton.

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think the Justice Society of America is going to be like in the DCEU or DCU after they made their debut in the Black Adam movie compared to the Justice Society of America from the Stargirl TV Show?

[@SuperEasywalker]

STARGIRL’S JSA has more time and development for each of their member, than in BLACK ADAM because the main focus of the movie was on Teth Adam.

[@mrXOwarrior]

Earth 2?

[@harvey2906]

DC rocks. 🖖

[@irishboy_pa]

I'm pretty sure you were born, because batman like skin tight cat suits 😂

[@MyzteryMedia]

Time travel people always make things uninteresting

[@ryansamuel2287]

Ppl keep saying Black Adam bombed but HOW? I know I haven't been on here in a while but Black Adam was actually pretty good

[@vivekharuncyd4807]

And I Want to see helena wayne in present and dc comics writers give superman a daughter please

[@rubyrubio3970]

Can you do the history of zorro judge dredd Cassie hack qwenpool hit monkey, vamperrella moon girl & devil dinosaur and league of extraordinary gentlemen

[@ardent835]

After the Black Adam bombing I'm not sure if DC should focus on the JSA but I would like to learn more about the Authority.

[@qstaratma9096]

Just watched Black Adam and it was awful….

[@mechmaster315]

I say it’s bomb was cause Covagatha made the community start to be less into seeing films in theaters

[@ardent835]

@mechmaster3157 if that was the case then Top Gun- Maverick, Avatar 2, No Way Home, No Time to Die, Dr Strange 2, The Batman, Thor 4 and Fast 9 wouldn't have made money. Covid is not stopping people from watching movies in theaters, it's more about which movies are worth watching in theaters.

[@Me7oWitThaHoodie]

@@ardent835I might die but I must watch The Batman

[@ardent835]

@jaquan103 lmao are you alright bro?

[@between1218]

Is this JSA set in earth 2?

[@SoftboyComics]

earth-0, the main one

[@mrnotificationbell]

Please do history if Marvel's Gilgamesh