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Justice League: Their Greatest Triumphs
Prepare for the highly anticipated film Justice League with this story written by comics greats Geoff Johns (DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH), Mark Waid (JLA: YEAR ONE), Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS), Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) and Mark Millar (Kickass), with art from the legendary Jim Lee (SUICIDE SQUAD), Ivan Reis (AQUAMAN), Doug Mahnke (GREEN LANTERN) and more. This collection of the biggest victories from the Worlds Greatest Super-Heroes, JUSTICE LEAGUE: THEIR GREATEST TRIUMPHS, offers a chance to get to know Superman, Batman, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Cyborg and Aquaman in these seven tales from the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE and JLA.
From alien invasions and hostile visitors from other dimensions to this planet’s own endless supply of super-villains, when enemies of Earth appear, the Justice League answers the call. Though the lineup of League members may vary, the mission is the same. They are humanity’s ultimate protectors, the world’s greatest superheroes. And they will triumph.
Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, #16, #29; JLA #33, #107; JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0; JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1.
From alien invasions and hostile visitors from other dimensions to this planet’s own endless supply of super-villains, when enemies of Earth appear, the Justice League answers the call. Though the lineup of League members may vary, the mission is the same. They are humanity’s ultimate protectors, the world’s greatest superheroes. And they will triumph.
Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, #16, #29; JLA #33, #107; JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0; JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1.
168 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2017
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Geoff Johns
2,718 books2,409 followersGeoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Media Arts and Film. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s in search of work within the film industry. Through perseverance, Geoff ended up as the assistant to Richard Donner, working on Conspiracy Theory and Lethal Weapon 4. During that time, he also began his comics career writing Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. and JSA (co-written with David S. Goyer) for DC Comics. He worked with Richard Donner for four years, leaving the company to pursue writing full-time.
His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.
Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.
His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.
Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.
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October 12, 2025
"Did you just [refer to us as] friends?" -- a grinning Wonder Woman
"I meant teammates." -- a grousing Batman
"WE know what you meant, Bruce." -- a gracious Superman
Originally published to coincide with the release of the cinematic Justice League in 2017, this volume does itself a disservice with that bold-sounding subtitle Their Greatest Triumphs. It is a collection of seven random stories culled from the early 21st century run of the series, and while a few of them work as standalone adventures - 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' (which focuses on the relationships of 'the Trinity,' or founding members Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman) was exceptionally good, as was the offbeat "Maintenance Day' (the unlikely duo of a bored Flash and a studious Martian Manhunter having a spirited escapade while otherwise stuck with completing mundane tasks) and the finale 'Fear the Reaper' (a rare entry actually showing the entire team in action) - the rest were hampered by often being first chapters of on-going storylines which were then not resolved here.
"I meant teammates." -- a grousing Batman
"WE know what you meant, Bruce." -- a gracious Superman
Originally published to coincide with the release of the cinematic Justice League in 2017, this volume does itself a disservice with that bold-sounding subtitle Their Greatest Triumphs. It is a collection of seven random stories culled from the early 21st century run of the series, and while a few of them work as standalone adventures - 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' (which focuses on the relationships of 'the Trinity,' or founding members Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman) was exceptionally good, as was the offbeat "Maintenance Day' (the unlikely duo of a bored Flash and a studious Martian Manhunter having a spirited escapade while otherwise stuck with completing mundane tasks) and the finale 'Fear the Reaper' (a rare entry actually showing the entire team in action) - the rest were hampered by often being first chapters of on-going storylines which were then not resolved here.
November 20, 2017
I know what DC Comics is trying to do here, and that's dredge up old Justice League stories that will kinda/sorta tie in to the new movie. Here's the problem, the stories selected here are NOT the Justice League's greatest triumphs. The fact that ANYTHING from "The New 52" is included in this collection is proof.
December 20, 2017
Greatest stories? Hahahaha...that's a laugh! Hardly any of these qualify as 'greatest'!
The first story is just Batman, Green Lantern, and Superman measuring their wieners and pretty much nothing else happens. That was my problem with the New 52 as they spent more time fighting each other than fighting bad guys!
The rest of these stories are hit or miss and some of them are really dated.
I don't really see a need for this book and especially for the stories that were chosen.
The first story is just Batman, Green Lantern, and Superman measuring their wieners and pretty much nothing else happens. That was my problem with the New 52 as they spent more time fighting each other than fighting bad guys!
The rest of these stories are hit or miss and some of them are really dated.
I don't really see a need for this book and especially for the stories that were chosen.
August 4, 2024
"Their greatest triumphs"? Really?
A truly odd collection of short stories.
Obv this was made to try and cash in on anticipating from 2017's Josstice Wheague, but even in doing that, it misses the mark.
Story 1:
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 (2011)
Its fine. Geoff Johns writes good action, Jim Lee provides great art. But the actual narrative doesn't contain any real triumph by any definiton. It's Green Lantern and Batman bickering with each other as the try to figure out wtf the Parademons are up to, then some set up for Cyborg (who should be a Titan, and you damn well know it, DC) and then Superman shows up on the final page. Probably the most transparently "WATCH THE UPCOMING MOVIE" inclusion in a book that is entirely that.
But also, GL isnt in that movie?? Theres a ring in the flashback? Or maybe thats the Snydercut, i cant remember.
Anyways, cos GL has nothing to do with the film, it's practically a Batman showcase. Just read Justice Justice League, Vol. 1: Origin, you get issue #1-6 and can actually read the whole story. You aren't fooling me by adding "END" to the final Superman splash page. If it looks like a cliffhanger, swims like a cliffhanger, and leaves you confused as to what happens next like a cliffhanger, then it probably is a cliffhanger.
Story 2:
JLA #33 (1997)
Batman send to Justice League to capture... Bruce Wayne?? Its a very interesting set up from the incredible Mark Waid with extremely 90s art (which some people might like, for me it's pretty hit or miss, and this is closer to a miss), and some pretty good character moments. The plot is a bit hard to follow and the final reveal, that this Bruce is really a would make NO SENSE if you hadn't read the first 4 issues of JLA: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison (great book), and even with that context, its still rushed and flat
Also they set up a mystery with this new Flash that is not explained in this issue - OR THIS BOOK AT ALL. I honestly can't even remember if the pay off was even seen in a JLA issue or if they expected you to read some 90s Flash crossover.
It's mostly a showcase for... Kyle Rayner? Another Green Lantern... A Green Lantern who's origin is intrinsically tied to a bunch of 90's comics that have nothing to do with the 2017 movie. If you were trying to get someone ready for the film, this would just be confusing and irrelevant.
Within the story, it's a triumph ig. What is a triumph, however, is GL (who doesn't know Batman's secret identity) calling Bruce Wayne "Gotham's answer to Donald Trump", which has aged gloriously.
Weird lack of context aside, it's a pretty alright story if you know the backstory, so my nerdiness has paid off again, I guess? At least I know that I sacrificed my social life for something that wasn't really worth it.
Story 3:
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0 (2006)
For some reason the contents page has this listed as JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 (2006)
This and the Mark Waid story were the main reasons I bought this book. I'm one of the people who enjoy Identity Crisis, despite it's many flaws I find it engaging, and I have a hardcover of Justice League of America, Vol. 1: The Tornado's Path, so my collector/completionist instincts took over. I would have resisted if this tpb hadn't been half price at a local bookstore.
Yet again, this makes no sense out of context. If you hadn't read AT LEAST Infinite Crisis, you would be pretty lost as to why much of this means anything. It's a lot of flashbacks to JL history, which I enjoy, but you would have no idea why any of them matter if you weren't familiar with the originals.
It's not even like a clip show, it's half flashbacks to the Trinity reacting to iconic moments (Batman punching Guy Gardner from Justice League: A New Beginning, Superman dying in The Death of Superman, Batman's contingencies from JLA: Tower of Babel) and half flash forwards to things that were coming from DC in 2006-2011 before Flashpoint came in and did away with almost everything.
It's a showcase of a DC history that has NOTHING to do with the movie focusing on the trinity who... really didn't have much to do with each other in Josstice Wheague since Supes was dead for most of it.
There's some really great character moments from Brad Meltzer and about a million different artists all doing great jobs, but in this collection, it yet again makes no sense. It's all references to things first time readers wanting to know more before the movie (who are most likely the audience for this) would have no clue about, and flashforwards to events that aren't included in the book at all. It's a great issue in the wrong place. Within the story, it's kind of a triumph, it's a bunch of 1 page snap-shots of triumphs and losses
Story #4
JUSTICE LEAGUE (2011) #16
So, maybe I'm being cynical, but is it really a coincidence that a book designed to promote/cash in on a movie that Geoff Johns produced contains three stories written by Geoff Johns?
Obviously an Aquaman showcase, and in that it's pretty good. It's a fairly predictable "ONE GUY IN THE JUSTICE LEAGUE IS TORN BETWEEN THEIR LOYALTIES AND NOW THEY HAVE TO FIGHT OR WHATEVER" story, which I feel there was a lot of in the New 52. Again, another cliffhanger, but at least they don't stick "END" on the final page this time. Great art by Ivan Reis, but other than that, not much to say. Not at all a triumph, they
Story #5
JUSTICE LEAGUE (2011) #29
Huh. Another Geoff Johns story. I wonder why.
A Cyborg showcase that at least shows the backstory and why he needs the Metal Men's help to save the Justice League. Good art from Doug Mankhe and it's fun to see the Metal Men. It would have been a goo idea to include a Cyborg showcase in this book IF HE HAD ANYTHING TO DO IN THE 2017 MOVIE.
*sigh*
At least his subplot was added back into the Snydercut. So if you want to spend nearly 4 hours on the boxiest superhero film ever, you're in luck!
I guess the Cyborg's stuff with the Grid is a triumph for him?
Impactful character moments for Cyborg, but he's also barely in the movie this collection is designed around. Another cliffhanger with "END" pasted onto the last panel. It's fine.
Story #6
JLA #107 (1997)
A Kurt Busiek about a baby universe and also a supercomputer and showcase of how the Flash has ADHD. It's an okay showcase for a character who was unbelievably annoying in all the films he was in. Also this is Wally West, the movies feature Barry Allen, blah blah blah.
I guess it's a triumph? But there are a lot of threads left hanging, which is fine in an ongoing monthly or a collection of the whole arc, but unsatisfying in this tpb.
Then there's a Crime Syndicate cliffhanger that burst in on the last page and nothing happens with it in this book, because of course not.
Story #7
JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1
This is the issue that made me wanna write this review.
At this point in time, the New 52 Superman had died (Superman: The Final Days of Superman) and been replaced with the Pre-New 52 version. I think that was a good call. But there is NO previous explanation of that in this issue. You're just thrown into the issue and it's assumed you had read DC Universe: Rebirth (2016) #1 and maybe Superman: Lois and Clark (Superman: DC Road to Rebirth) By: Jurgens, Dan September, 2016 , which is a great special and a good miniseries. But this trade has NO real mention of them, or explanation for why this Superman feels insecure about joining this League. Or why this League doesn't trust him. You just have to pick up that really weird comic book-y context from the dialogue. It would be almost unintelligible to someone just wanting to get ready for Josstice Wheague.
The issue is fine, nothing special at all. At least it's pretty self contained, even though it spends time going "SOMETHING BIGGER IS AROUND THE CORNER," but it feels like a pretty okay pilot episode sort of thing. Since they do defeat the enemy (at least for now), it would count as a triumph. I haven't read Justice League, Vol. 1: The Extinction Machines, and this issue does not make me want to.
Basically
1 "triumph" story 7
1 "i guess this is a triumph, but there are plot threads still hanging" story 6
2 "is this a triumphs? Who actually understands the context here?" story 2 and 3
3 not-triumphs because you'd have to read the rest of the series for this to pay off." stories 1, 4 and 5
A bunch of weird out of context stories that are difficult to understand without the relevant information.
Anyways this was a long review and I'm procrastinating doing an assignment so that's it. This review (and this book mostly) is a waste of your time. just read the issues in their relevant trades so you get the whole stories, it'll be wayyy more satisfying.
A truly odd collection of short stories.
Obv this was made to try and cash in on anticipating from 2017's Josstice Wheague, but even in doing that, it misses the mark.
Story 1:
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 (2011)
Its fine. Geoff Johns writes good action, Jim Lee provides great art. But the actual narrative doesn't contain any real triumph by any definiton. It's Green Lantern and Batman bickering with each other as the try to figure out wtf the Parademons are up to, then some set up for Cyborg (who should be a Titan, and you damn well know it, DC) and then Superman shows up on the final page. Probably the most transparently "WATCH THE UPCOMING MOVIE" inclusion in a book that is entirely that.
But also, GL isnt in that movie?? Theres a ring in the flashback? Or maybe thats the Snydercut, i cant remember.
Anyways, cos GL has nothing to do with the film, it's practically a Batman showcase. Just read Justice Justice League, Vol. 1: Origin, you get issue #1-6 and can actually read the whole story. You aren't fooling me by adding "END" to the final Superman splash page. If it looks like a cliffhanger, swims like a cliffhanger, and leaves you confused as to what happens next like a cliffhanger, then it probably is a cliffhanger.
Story 2:
JLA #33 (1997)
Batman send to Justice League to capture... Bruce Wayne?? Its a very interesting set up from the incredible Mark Waid with extremely 90s art (which some people might like, for me it's pretty hit or miss, and this is closer to a miss), and some pretty good character moments. The plot is a bit hard to follow and the final reveal, that this Bruce is really a would make NO SENSE if you hadn't read the first 4 issues of JLA: The Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison (great book), and even with that context, its still rushed and flat
Also they set up a mystery with this new Flash that is not explained in this issue - OR THIS BOOK AT ALL. I honestly can't even remember if the pay off was even seen in a JLA issue or if they expected you to read some 90s Flash crossover.
It's mostly a showcase for... Kyle Rayner? Another Green Lantern... A Green Lantern who's origin is intrinsically tied to a bunch of 90's comics that have nothing to do with the 2017 movie. If you were trying to get someone ready for the film, this would just be confusing and irrelevant.
Within the story, it's a triumph ig. What is a triumph, however, is GL (who doesn't know Batman's secret identity) calling Bruce Wayne "Gotham's answer to Donald Trump", which has aged gloriously.
Weird lack of context aside, it's a pretty alright story if you know the backstory, so my nerdiness has paid off again, I guess? At least I know that I sacrificed my social life for something that wasn't really worth it.
Story 3:
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0 (2006)
For some reason the contents page has this listed as JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 (2006)
This and the Mark Waid story were the main reasons I bought this book. I'm one of the people who enjoy Identity Crisis, despite it's many flaws I find it engaging, and I have a hardcover of Justice League of America, Vol. 1: The Tornado's Path, so my collector/completionist instincts took over. I would have resisted if this tpb hadn't been half price at a local bookstore.
Yet again, this makes no sense out of context. If you hadn't read AT LEAST Infinite Crisis, you would be pretty lost as to why much of this means anything. It's a lot of flashbacks to JL history, which I enjoy, but you would have no idea why any of them matter if you weren't familiar with the originals.
It's not even like a clip show, it's half flashbacks to the Trinity reacting to iconic moments (Batman punching Guy Gardner from Justice League: A New Beginning, Superman dying in The Death of Superman, Batman's contingencies from JLA: Tower of Babel) and half flash forwards to things that were coming from DC in 2006-2011 before Flashpoint came in and did away with almost everything.
It's a showcase of a DC history that has NOTHING to do with the movie focusing on the trinity who... really didn't have much to do with each other in Josstice Wheague since Supes was dead for most of it.
There's some really great character moments from Brad Meltzer and about a million different artists all doing great jobs, but in this collection, it yet again makes no sense. It's all references to things first time readers wanting to know more before the movie (who are most likely the audience for this) would have no clue about, and flashforwards to events that aren't included in the book at all. It's a great issue in the wrong place. Within the story, it's kind of a triumph, it's a bunch of 1 page snap-shots of triumphs and losses
Story #4
JUSTICE LEAGUE (2011) #16
So, maybe I'm being cynical, but is it really a coincidence that a book designed to promote/cash in on a movie that Geoff Johns produced contains three stories written by Geoff Johns?
Obviously an Aquaman showcase, and in that it's pretty good. It's a fairly predictable "ONE GUY IN THE JUSTICE LEAGUE IS TORN BETWEEN THEIR LOYALTIES AND NOW THEY HAVE TO FIGHT OR WHATEVER" story, which I feel there was a lot of in the New 52. Again, another cliffhanger, but at least they don't stick "END" on the final page this time. Great art by Ivan Reis, but other than that, not much to say. Not at all a triumph, they
Story #5
JUSTICE LEAGUE (2011) #29
Huh. Another Geoff Johns story. I wonder why.
A Cyborg showcase that at least shows the backstory and why he needs the Metal Men's help to save the Justice League. Good art from Doug Mankhe and it's fun to see the Metal Men. It would have been a goo idea to include a Cyborg showcase in this book IF HE HAD ANYTHING TO DO IN THE 2017 MOVIE.
*sigh*
At least his subplot was added back into the Snydercut. So if you want to spend nearly 4 hours on the boxiest superhero film ever, you're in luck!
I guess the Cyborg's stuff with the Grid is a triumph for him?
Impactful character moments for Cyborg, but he's also barely in the movie this collection is designed around. Another cliffhanger with "END" pasted onto the last panel. It's fine.
Story #6
JLA #107 (1997)
A Kurt Busiek about a baby universe and also a supercomputer and showcase of how the Flash has ADHD. It's an okay showcase for a character who was unbelievably annoying in all the films he was in. Also this is Wally West, the movies feature Barry Allen, blah blah blah.
I guess it's a triumph? But there are a lot of threads left hanging, which is fine in an ongoing monthly or a collection of the whole arc, but unsatisfying in this tpb.
Then there's a Crime Syndicate cliffhanger that burst in on the last page and nothing happens with it in this book, because of course not.
Story #7
JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1
This is the issue that made me wanna write this review.
At this point in time, the New 52 Superman had died (Superman: The Final Days of Superman) and been replaced with the Pre-New 52 version. I think that was a good call. But there is NO previous explanation of that in this issue. You're just thrown into the issue and it's assumed you had read DC Universe: Rebirth (2016) #1 and maybe Superman: Lois and Clark (Superman: DC Road to Rebirth) By: Jurgens, Dan September, 2016 , which is a great special and a good miniseries. But this trade has NO real mention of them, or explanation for why this Superman feels insecure about joining this League. Or why this League doesn't trust him. You just have to pick up that really weird comic book-y context from the dialogue. It would be almost unintelligible to someone just wanting to get ready for Josstice Wheague.
The issue is fine, nothing special at all. At least it's pretty self contained, even though it spends time going "SOMETHING BIGGER IS AROUND THE CORNER," but it feels like a pretty okay pilot episode sort of thing. Since they do defeat the enemy (at least for now), it would count as a triumph. I haven't read Justice League, Vol. 1: The Extinction Machines, and this issue does not make me want to.
Basically
1 "triumph" story 7
1 "i guess this is a triumph, but there are plot threads still hanging" story 6
2 "is this a triumphs? Who actually understands the context here?" story 2 and 3
3 not-triumphs because you'd have to read the rest of the series for this to pay off." stories 1, 4 and 5
A bunch of weird out of context stories that are difficult to understand without the relevant information.
Anyways this was a long review and I'm procrastinating doing an assignment so that's it. This review (and this book mostly) is a waste of your time. just read the issues in their relevant trades so you get the whole stories, it'll be wayyy more satisfying.
October 19, 2017
Okay... so, between this and all of the other DC comics I've read this year, I think I am ready to accurately judge the new Justice League movie. That was the main reason I checked out this graphic novel. I've already read a TON of Batman and Superman this year, as well as the New 52 Flash series plus "The Flash: A Celebration of 75 Years." I haven't read as much Wonder Woman or Aquaman, but they definitely have had strong side roles in the other comics and collections I've read, so... BRING IT ON, MOVIE!
And, speaking in terms of the movie, what really stood out for me in this collection is the fact that Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are all friends. They GET each other. That's definitely not what we saw in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," so I don't see how they're going to establish that in "Justice League." But I'm wanting friendship. I get that it's going to have to be the beginning of friendship because we're so early in this particular story, but still, it had better be there.
"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow," is obviously the comic I'm thinking of the most in terms of that expected friendship. I really enjoyed that issue. Some of it was confusing--since it's a rather sporadic series of snapshots into the characters' overlapping histories (and I've not read EVERYTHING that DC has to offer)--but the core emotion was definitely there and it was interesting to see how all the different major comic events affect the Big Three's friendship.
The other comics were also excerpts from much larger stories--which, like all collections, meant that I didn't know the whole story but that, by the end, I knew what needed to be added to my reading list. My favorite comic, however, was "Maintenance Day." It was nice getting to read an "average" day in the Justice League. Plus, it highlighted two of my favorite characters--Martian Manhunter and the Flash (Wally West). A collection of Flash comics I recently read included some Wally West stories--all of which were surprisingly dark for that character. This particular issue was a nice reminder of how much fun Wally really is. I was smiling quite a bit at his antics while I read it. I also enjoyed the Rebirth story; I haven't actually let myself read anything in Rebirth yet (until I finish everything I want to read in the New 52), but I let myself have a little sneak peek. If anything was spoiled, I was too far separated from the actual story to realize it. However, it was nice to see what I have to look forward to when I do finally finish the New 52.
All in all, this is a pretty solid Justice League collection. It would have been nice to see some older stories as well, but if that was the case, we would have had a 400-page monster (like the "Celebrating 75 Years" books). And that's not what this book was supposed to be. It's an excellent sampling, and if you want a quick read with some laughs and great action, it's a perfect addition to any graphic novel reading list.
And, speaking in terms of the movie, what really stood out for me in this collection is the fact that Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are all friends. They GET each other. That's definitely not what we saw in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," so I don't see how they're going to establish that in "Justice League." But I'm wanting friendship. I get that it's going to have to be the beginning of friendship because we're so early in this particular story, but still, it had better be there.
"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow," is obviously the comic I'm thinking of the most in terms of that expected friendship. I really enjoyed that issue. Some of it was confusing--since it's a rather sporadic series of snapshots into the characters' overlapping histories (and I've not read EVERYTHING that DC has to offer)--but the core emotion was definitely there and it was interesting to see how all the different major comic events affect the Big Three's friendship.
The other comics were also excerpts from much larger stories--which, like all collections, meant that I didn't know the whole story but that, by the end, I knew what needed to be added to my reading list. My favorite comic, however, was "Maintenance Day." It was nice getting to read an "average" day in the Justice League. Plus, it highlighted two of my favorite characters--Martian Manhunter and the Flash (Wally West). A collection of Flash comics I recently read included some Wally West stories--all of which were surprisingly dark for that character. This particular issue was a nice reminder of how much fun Wally really is. I was smiling quite a bit at his antics while I read it. I also enjoyed the Rebirth story; I haven't actually let myself read anything in Rebirth yet (until I finish everything I want to read in the New 52), but I let myself have a little sneak peek. If anything was spoiled, I was too far separated from the actual story to realize it. However, it was nice to see what I have to look forward to when I do finally finish the New 52.
All in all, this is a pretty solid Justice League collection. It would have been nice to see some older stories as well, but if that was the case, we would have had a 400-page monster (like the "Celebrating 75 Years" books). And that's not what this book was supposed to be. It's an excellent sampling, and if you want a quick read with some laughs and great action, it's a perfect addition to any graphic novel reading list.
November 3, 2017
I'm not a Justice League expert, so maybe if my knowledge of their history was extensive I probably could've understood this better. At the end I was mostly bored. I may have skimmed a little at some parts... a little. At this point I'm holding out for the movie and hoping that will give me some incentive to come back for a reread later.
Justice League: 2 stars
I don't understand how this applies to "Their Greatest Triumphs". Nothing that extreme happened.
Altered Egos: 1 star
A lot of things happening, very confusing. Apparently Batman isn't Bruce Wayne? And vice versa? What? Why?
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: 2 stars
Throne of Atlantis: 3 stars
Something I can actually say I liked. A strong, but dark narrative with a lot of action that has piqued my interest.
Forever Heroes: 3 stars
Maintenance Day: 1 star
Fear the Reaper: 1 star
Though, I may thinking of wanting to say two stars now. I gave this one star last year. I'm not retracting any of that, because it is underwhelming for a new startup, but perspective from reading all the above titles is garnering some appreciation.
Justice League: 2 stars
I don't understand how this applies to "Their Greatest Triumphs". Nothing that extreme happened.
Altered Egos: 1 star
A lot of things happening, very confusing. Apparently Batman isn't Bruce Wayne? And vice versa? What? Why?
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: 2 stars
Throne of Atlantis: 3 stars
Something I can actually say I liked. A strong, but dark narrative with a lot of action that has piqued my interest.
Forever Heroes: 3 stars
Maintenance Day: 1 star
Fear the Reaper: 1 star
Though, I may thinking of wanting to say two stars now. I gave this one star last year. I'm not retracting any of that, because it is underwhelming for a new startup, but perspective from reading all the above titles is garnering some appreciation.
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April 2, 2023
Exceptionally bad! Although to be fair I am not really an aficionado of this genre. Picked this up on a whim because I remember being allowed to pick up some comic books when I was a kid - maybe 60 years ago. A Sgt. Fury and a Thor. I remember kind of enjoying those. But this was not even in the same ballpark. Generally dark stilted illustrations on dark backgrounds - ugh! Characters whose countenances morph from one pane to the next. Lots of posing which lends nothing to storylines. Some characters transmogrify completely from one story to the next dangerously disrupting continuity. A disproportionate amount of space seems to be devoted to 'feelings', although this seems to be a trend as well, its not something I am captivated by. If this is a selection of the JLAs greatest I would sure hate to see the mediocre selections. Artistically speaking from my POV I thought the second selection was the best, by no means great, but come to find out it is the oldest selection. Wonder if that is an indicator of the downward spiral direction this type of genre is taking. Those comics from all those years ago were $.25 cents apiece. This garbage with a release date of 2017 was ten dollars. Oh my!
January 20, 2018
I might’ve been a little generous with three stars.
My dad, knowing I love comic books, picked this up for me. Which is incredibly sweet and thoughtful of him! But this is definitely not a book I would’ve bought myself. It’s a collection of “best of” issues with no through-line. And the issues they picked... aren’t even the best of JLA. There’s nothing in there older than the 90s (if I’m remembering correctly). And - Wonder Woman is basically the only female character. We do see the appearance of a couple other female JLA members, but all sparingly.
I don’t think there’s a single woman who worked on this book, either. I quickly scanned the writers and artists - all dudes. Please correct me if I’m wrong here.
Art was unimpressive, and there was nothing new or exciting. But! The issues themselves weren’t particularly bad by any means. And it was a decent Justice League refresher.
My dad, knowing I love comic books, picked this up for me. Which is incredibly sweet and thoughtful of him! But this is definitely not a book I would’ve bought myself. It’s a collection of “best of” issues with no through-line. And the issues they picked... aren’t even the best of JLA. There’s nothing in there older than the 90s (if I’m remembering correctly). And - Wonder Woman is basically the only female character. We do see the appearance of a couple other female JLA members, but all sparingly.
I don’t think there’s a single woman who worked on this book, either. I quickly scanned the writers and artists - all dudes. Please correct me if I’m wrong here.
Art was unimpressive, and there was nothing new or exciting. But! The issues themselves weren’t particularly bad by any means. And it was a decent Justice League refresher.
December 11, 2017
So they basically take a bunch of mix mashed stories into 1 book. OK, I get, because why not let's try to make some money or something. The problem is they really weren't great... I am not a huge nerd when it comes to comics. I basically have the complete collection of the original Star Wars one from the 80's, that was awesome in the beginning and then was mercifully ended later on because it was horrible. But I will read my Batman and such from the library when I get the chance. But this stuff didn't seem all that great to me and maybe it is not me knowing enough of the universe or something.
June 12, 2019
This will be exceptionally unsatisfying for anyone looking for a whole story, or indeed, even a few complete short ones. Cliffhangers abound as this is a collection of #1s, with the first JLA New 52, Rebirth, and others on the offing. I think maybe you were supposed to read this before seeing the JL movie if you had no idea who the characters were. That said, there are two good stories here; "Maintenance Day" is an excellent Flash & Martian Manhunter tale, while "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" is a touching review of the big three's unique relationship.
January 5, 2018
A good collection of stories about the newer Justice League. Problem for me was that it doesn't actually resolve any of the story lines (yes, a hook to get you to buy more). Artwork is good overall and the stories are interesting.
June 30, 2025
The title is definitely misleading, these issues are a good selection but they are far from being the justice league's greatest triumphs. The first 3 issues are incredible though, the rest didn't live up to what the beginning gave but it's okay I guess.
Everyone read JLA #0 NOWWWWWWW
Everyone read JLA #0 NOWWWWWWW
February 20, 2018
Nice try. There aren’t even triumphs in here. Greatest? I’m stumped.
June 29, 2018
Not much of a triumph here. Certainly not a best of, but at least the stories have at least a passing relationship to the movie.
December 18, 2019
Great collection of some of the coolest triumphs the JL has had. I liked that some were older and some were newer!
November 1, 2021
Great art, but of the seven stories included only a couple end in anything even remotely resembling a triumph.
False/misleading advertising there, DC!
False/misleading advertising there, DC!
March 3, 2022
Alright read. Bounces between a lot of different stories. Kinda resembles a highlight reel. Really good.
April 2, 2022
Easily my fav Super team! :)
December 31, 2024
3⭐
idk about GREATEST triumphs. they were barely even triumphing
idk about GREATEST triumphs. they were barely even triumphing
February 20, 2023
It seems this works yet at the same time doesn't. An interesting (at times more or less) compilation of stories that many are found incomplete, leaving this more like a commercial to buy these tales separate as it is not as much a volume kind of collection.
Though that may sound like a harsh criticism they leave me wanting to seek out these stories especially the ones giving Cyborg a more focus in the narratives within said tales.
Though that may sound like a harsh criticism they leave me wanting to seek out these stories especially the ones giving Cyborg a more focus in the narratives within said tales.
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December 9, 2017I liked it. These comic book anthologies irritate me when they are out of order, though.
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