Young Justice (1998-2003) #1

Young Justice (1998) (Single Issues)

by Peter David, Todd Nauck (Penciller), Lary Stucker (Inker)

Superboy, Impulse and Robin are all having a camp-out at the old Justice League headquarters when they accidentally awaken the comatose Red Tornado! After a brief conversation, they get a message that comes through on the monitor, leading the trio to uncover their first villain and the Super-Cycle!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels Comics

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

aka David Peters

Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.

Reviews

[Juli ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy it!
In this first number of Young Justice we see a Robin (Tim Drake), Superboy (Conner Kent) and Impulse (Bart Allen) just starting as a team and seeing how they are getting used to each other but not without a few discussions a long the way and i think that was my favorite part of this number.
I´m looking foward to read more of their adventures and see the whole team finally reunited

[Jenly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, that was hilarious. Dated, but hilarious.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew going in that this would be different from the superb TV show and be closer to the tone of the 2003 Teen Titans TV show. I can hear Impulse's voice from the show clearly, though I have a tougher time hearing Superboy's voice because of how different he looks here. The drawing style isn't quite as good as what I'd prefer, but I do dig the humor.

[cauldronofevil · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is the ‘classic’ Young Justice, which I’ve never read. I’m a big fan of Todd Nauck though, so this is something I’m willing to try. Peter David (R.I.P.) is a writer I’m not very familiar with.

”Young, Just Us” starts with Superboy, Impulse and Robin having nightmares while camping out in a cave. That’s what you get when you sleep in costume. They are in the JLA’s old headquarters - a mountain. Superboy and Impulse are getting impatient for some action. Impulse is annoying as he has always been. Red Tornado is giving them some guidance.

Elsewhere an archaeological dig turns up what looks like a very large wheel. They touch it, it explodes.

The tone of this book is very light hearted which helps a lot. We already know we’re reading a comic book. It’s okay to have fun with it.

Young Justice investigates the dig. They ignore the government agents trying to take control of the site.

Impulse touches the artifact unleashed and out comes the archaeologist transformed into a super-being.

Superboy digs the rest of the artifact out of the ground and it’s a vehicle of some sort. Which promptly leaps into the sky taking Superboy, Robin and Impulse with it.

There art was terrific. The humor was a little much, but I appreciate the attempt. If they find a middle ground this could be a fun book. I’ll give it 3 stars for a good start.

[Machiavelli · Rating 2 out of 5]

Young Justice #1 by Peter David felt more like a Saturday morning cartoon than a compelling comic. The tone leans hard into goofy humor, but it didn’t land for me — the jokes felt forced, and the story lacked real stakes or character depth. I was hoping for something snappier or more engaging, but it ended up being pretty forgettable. A light read, but not one I’ll be continuing. 2 stars.

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short introduction

Good color artwork, what there is of it. The Young Justice team gets an energetic and silly reboot. Less trying so hard for laughs, more character development. Which would happen over a full sized comic. Death to all shrinkflation.

[Albert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun Read

I enjoyed this immensely. The artwork was good, not over the top like some of the newer comics like to be.

The three teen heroes remind me of the interactions of prior teen heroes groups in the DC universe, constant bickering, but overall get the job done.

[Jkk · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of Young Justice on the CN, this comic shows the origins of the team as well as a very comedic storyline. Can't wait to read the next one!

[Lana_Land · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great start for a great series.

[Steven · Rating 2 out of 5]

Much inferior to the cartoon show of same name.

[Angela Froming · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been wanting to read YJ '98 and I'm excited to see it start off with some classic YJ shenanigans

[Melon · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS WAS FUN and tactile telekinesis

[Posotron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lowkey pretty funny

[Lyla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Save me emo superboy PLEASE

[Karen Ravn · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little out-dated, also, I'm probably not the target audience. It was fun at times, I'm going to read some of the next issues (as I got these from a friend).