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I have decidedly mixed feelings about this issue but I'm rather excited by the potential laid forth. I cannot wait for Sand(man)'s return and to see more of Doc Midnight who I !! Jesse and Rick are disgusting and, honestly, if they become defined by their relationship, I think that'll be a shame because both characters were big favorites of mine in the past. Still a toss-up but it's Geoff, so I have faith. Lots and lots of it.

But even she can't top Lori Morning

Drake, Hourman just got married and is a bit more giddy than his usual "down on his luck hero". I've always been a fan of his cause he was an underdog trying to live up to his dad. The cool thing is he is nowhere near as tough as his dad was...but he's still a cool character.

I always loved Johnny Quick (the visuals) hence I loved his daughter Jesse. Her and Rick together is perfect IMO. Both trying to live up to their parents...and they've finally made it.

The page in question.

That whole "Coming Attractions" thing is a really cool idea.

can't help noticing if that is Geo-Force standing next to Batman...hmmm could it be him becoming a JLA member soon?

Hmmm.....definitely looking forward reading JSA books all year!

Ted's son is named Tom?

So... his hero name will be TOMCAT?!?!?

Sorry, it had to be asked.

According to Johns in the 3rd part of his interview with Newsarama, these are direct panels taken from issues #5, #7, and #10 (the two panels of Kal-L rising from the grave are obviously both from #10).

Mark your calenders today, kids. Justice Society #7 is the one with Dawnstar in it for sure!

Did that new Sandman mini (or is it a one-shot?) show up yet? I feel like I read about it awhile ago, but with Sandman's imminent return I'd like to know about him beforehand.

Since Dawnstar refers to StarMAN, I don't think it likely she's from preboot. Probably from our LSH's future (that's my guess) and this Starman is the current Starboy. It's the least complicated solution (at the moment anyway).

Do you mean the Vertigo series: Sandman Mystery Theatre: Sleep Of Reason? I'll have info and a few pages on my site first thing Monday Morning.

The Vertigo Sandman series stars a new character.

I believe the Sandman in JSA is Sandy "Sand" Hawkins.

No idea if they're going to reconcile these two. Probably not, since Vertigo is meant to be a separate thing these days.

Any guesses about Starman's comment in that preview panel. Who is the Doctor with no face?

Apparently obscure Bat-villain Doctor No-Face!

Doctor Destiny?

or Dr. Johnny Sorrow?

Dr. fate- the helmet is faceless right now. It could sgsrt acting on it's own again.

(well, it could ,,,)

I thought the doctor with no face was Dr. Fate at first. But this scene happens outside Arkham Asylum and I vaguely remember Gran't Morrison's graphic novel about the place.

It's out of continuity (i think) but Dr. Destiny was in it. Maybe this another example of Geoff picking up lost story threads.

As for Starman? Was there ever talk of the Adult Legion being from Earth-1?

Looks like ComicBookResources answered my question about "Sandman: Sleep of Reason" - it's coming out this week. Although according to the promo, the new Sandman is a new character named Kieran Marshall.

R.I.P. Martin Nodell

I agree that this is most likely the case, but the costume (mask aside) is just like the one Thom was wearing in the Levitz era. And keep in mind that we haven't seen Dawny in the fringe costume since then either (has it really been that long?). Those two factors, plus Geoff Johns noted appreciation of DC history, lead me towards suspecting that he's a displaced original continuity Thom Kallor.
I'm probably wrong though. Johns is much more clever than I am.

Just a Thought but aren't they bringing back the multiverse? Wasn't the JSA originally based on Earth 2?

Could they be bring in multiple Legions? Could the currant legion be from one Earth and the Levitz version be from another?

I'm going to reread this thread for people's comments, but I have to say JSoA #1 was probably the best first issue to a series that I have EVER read. Wow, what a great issue, with great characterization, story moments, and set-up.

Just awesome.

BTW, all you people a little uncomfortable with Hourman’s appearance here (which I basically took as ‘newly wed bliss’, giving some character growth although probably will fade slightly) should check out his KICK-ASS story in JSA Classified with his Dad and Bane. Actually, the current arc with Dr. Midnite is pretty damn awesome too.

Looking most forward to: Liberty Belle! Dr. Midnite (and hottie lady doctor friend)! Wildcat beating up some newbies!

I'm liking the new dynamic too. Starman I'm finding hilariously interesting now. Maxine Hunkel and Damage - I'm gonna love seeing them interacting with the others. Especially Damage; his new confrontational attitude's a bit new, isn't it?

Hourman and Liberty Belle - remind me a bit of Tinya and Jo from before. It's nice to see a happy superhero couple again, just hope it doesn't get too nauseatingly sweet.

Lotsa blondes now - Power Girl, Star Girl, Liberty Belle. I'm loving the female team members

I think this is the first Justice Society comic I've read since pre-Crisis, but I'm hooked. Is there an online history of the Society anywhere? I think I know who everybody is, but I'd like to be sure.