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JSA, Vol. 10: Black Vengeance
The JSAs former comrade, the Spectre, is now without a human host and running rampant, dealing out a brutal form of justice, encouraged by the new Eclipso. Atom-Smasher, also a former JSA member, seeks forgiveness for his actions in Kahndaq. Before the JSA decides whether or not to readmit him, Khandaqs ruler, Black Adam, summons the atomic hero back to the Middle East. When the JSA follow, all are forced to re-examine what it means to be a hero.
Collecting: JSA 68-75
Collecting: JSA 68-75
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Geoff Johns
2,719 books2,408 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 7, 2022
This was really good and we get to see JSA of present time team up with the original JSA from the 40s and I love how it happens like the legacy heroes teaming with the original ones and then the threat of "Per degaton" which was so awesome and kinda made me love them both and also seeing the typical scenarios but the focus on Stargirl as she brings the team together was so awesome and you can see Johns love for the character and team here and its .. yeah really well done!
The second part of it is tying into the "Day of vengeance" story which is not bad but focuses on multiple members and showing their status quo in the present and leading into Infinite crisis really well and yeah I love the covers by Ross here though.. just iconic!
The second part of it is tying into the "Day of vengeance" story which is not bad but focuses on multiple members and showing their status quo in the present and leading into Infinite crisis really well and yeah I love the covers by Ross here though.. just iconic!
April 23, 2013
The “JSA/JSA” story is a fun action adventure with some great JSA continuity. Unfortunately, Johns’ super-creepy Degaton isn’t on-screen enough to pay off like he did in the previous volume [7/10]. The “Black Vengeance” story itself has some nice continuity, some good action, and a great ending [8/10].
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August 2, 2023Damn.
There's a lot of death in this volume - some of which only serves to heighten short-term stakes, but some of which is genuinely tough to reckon with because it'll clearly reverberate beyond just these issues. It ends with a callback to Hawkman #25 (the end of the Black Reign arc) that genuinely got me a little choked up. I can't believe that even Black Adam's emotions are resonating with me! This run is magical.
This is half time-travel shenanigans (Degaton's lurking in the background, makes his move, and then returns to lurking in the background, which I kind of love) and half a Day of Vengeance tie-in that's mostly about the Spectre and a new Eclipso wreaking havoc on Kahndaq. I was moved by Al Rothstein's moral quandaries and loved a lot of little character moments in this - Stargirl's really going through it, romantically, and PG steps up on her behalf. I had never heard of Jean Loring but between the Identity Crisis tie-in last volume and her emergence as a villain here, it seems like that's my bad.
There's a lot of death in this volume - some of which only serves to heighten short-term stakes, but some of which is genuinely tough to reckon with because it'll clearly reverberate beyond just these issues. It ends with a callback to Hawkman #25 (the end of the Black Reign arc) that genuinely got me a little choked up. I can't believe that even Black Adam's emotions are resonating with me! This run is magical.
This is half time-travel shenanigans (Degaton's lurking in the background, makes his move, and then returns to lurking in the background, which I kind of love) and half a Day of Vengeance tie-in that's mostly about the Spectre and a new Eclipso wreaking havoc on Kahndaq. I was moved by Al Rothstein's moral quandaries and loved a lot of little character moments in this - Stargirl's really going through it, romantically, and PG steps up on her behalf. I had never heard of Jean Loring but between the Identity Crisis tie-in last volume and her emergence as a villain here, it seems like that's my bad.
December 30, 2024
Contains JSA 66-75
Consists of the “JSA/JSA” and “Black Vengeance” storylines; the former involves Rip Hunter sending the current JSA back in time to save the original JSA (and themselves), and the latter is a further exploration of the fallout from Black Adam’s takeover of Khandaq. Both are excellent. The “JSA/JSA” story has fun with continuity and gives the original JSA a spotlight, as well as highlighting how their successors carry on their spirit and legacy. “Black Vengeance” is an essential part of the ongoing Black Adam saga, the backbone of the second half of Johns’ run. As the original series is nearing its end, it shows no sign of declining in quality or relevance.
Consists of the “JSA/JSA” and “Black Vengeance” storylines; the former involves Rip Hunter sending the current JSA back in time to save the original JSA (and themselves), and the latter is a further exploration of the fallout from Black Adam’s takeover of Khandaq. Both are excellent. The “JSA/JSA” story has fun with continuity and gives the original JSA a spotlight, as well as highlighting how their successors carry on their spirit and legacy. “Black Vengeance” is an essential part of the ongoing Black Adam saga, the backbone of the second half of Johns’ run. As the original series is nearing its end, it shows no sign of declining in quality or relevance.
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September 5, 2024Johns once AGAIN tramples all over the Justice Society. This inability to write an engrossing comic without killing a main character or ten, or ruining memories of good characters is a REAL failure of his.
So, even though, yes, I enjoyed much of the story, he gets ZERO stars, because the good stuff is heavily interspersed with the character assassination and the assassination of characters. Horrid stuff, by and large, and POINTLESS, when DC reboots their universe every few years.
Give up writing, Johns, you're worthless at it when you can't work to spec.
So, even though, yes, I enjoyed much of the story, he gets ZERO stars, because the good stuff is heavily interspersed with the character assassination and the assassination of characters. Horrid stuff, by and large, and POINTLESS, when DC reboots their universe every few years.
Give up writing, Johns, you're worthless at it when you can't work to spec.
July 19, 2008
The first story is a team-up between the JSA of the 1950s, directly after their decision to disband, and the present team. The second continues the story of Black Adam and Kahndaq, while also warming up for the Day of Vengeance mini-series. It was probably my favourite Geoff Johns book to date, while the artwork, by several different hands, is very, very good throughout.
May 27, 2016
In "Black Vengeance" the JSA takes on Degaton before another short encounter with Black Adam and the country of Kahndaq. Rip Hunter AIDS the JSA in the first story and the interactions with their predecessors are great. The heart in the Kahndaq scenario is also strong. Overall, this was an enjoyable read and can be recommended to all comic readers.
September 14, 2010
Good story for JSA fans, especially if you know some of the back story of Black Adam & Kandaq and of the Spectre. Others might be confused just picking it up at random. Excellent cover art, of course, by Alex Ross!
September 14, 2015
The first stories are an interesting look at both old and new members of the JSA. Unfortunately, the book ends with a tie in to the horrible Day of Judgment crossover. Still, there's enough good in the beginning of the book to make it worthwhile.
August 12, 2015
I miss the JSA
This story is why.
Great work.
What is the deal with Per Dagaton?
Why does he hate them so much?
This story is why.
Great work.
What is the deal with Per Dagaton?
Why does he hate them so much?
August 8, 2019
Personalmente toda la etapa de Geoff Johns a los mandos de la JSA, me parece una maravilla. Una lectura obligada para todos los amantes de los justicieros con capas, y una muestra de cómo se debería escribir cómics de superhéroes.
La historia en la que la JSA del presente se une a la del pasado, para intentar encender su heroísmo, es una maravilla. Da por completo la vuelta al concepto de "legado" (quintaesencial en toda esta serie), convirtiendo a los herederos en los que deben inspirar a los originales, los inspirados se convierten en los inspiradores.
La segunda parte, con el regreso del Espectro (más enloquecido que nunca), es menos redonda y solo recomendada para los habituales de este grupo. Se cierran tramas y líneas que estaban presentes hace tiempo, y todo termina de la forma que (sí o sí) debía hacerlo.
La historia en la que la JSA del presente se une a la del pasado, para intentar encender su heroísmo, es una maravilla. Da por completo la vuelta al concepto de "legado" (quintaesencial en toda esta serie), convirtiendo a los herederos en los que deben inspirar a los originales, los inspirados se convierten en los inspiradores.
La segunda parte, con el regreso del Espectro (más enloquecido que nunca), es menos redonda y solo recomendada para los habituales de este grupo. Se cierran tramas y líneas que estaban presentes hace tiempo, y todo termina de la forma que (sí o sí) debía hacerlo.
July 18, 2025
The first arc was very fun and gave way to some very heartfelt conversations with the Sandman and Starman. I liked that we had Courtney as our POV character and the pacing was good until the very since the ending felt rushed but at least it’s not going to be the last time that the we see the villain. Then, I also really liked the second arc. It didn’t quite work for me since I don’t think that Atom Smasher was in the wrong but I can see that the story was very well told. The flashbacks added a lot.
September 23, 2017
It is a delight for me to read this book. It is a first time for me to read the Justice Society of America. JSA is an old superteam but this team is a consolidation of old and new members after many retcon in the DC universe. The story uses a time travel trope well. Nice art and colors. I read this book sometime ago and lack the energy to review and rate it.
September 21, 2012
Reprints JSA #66-75 (December 2004-September 2005). The JSA has faced tough times and now they must travel through time when Degaton threatens to destroy the Justice Society of America at its very core. A trip to the 1950s leads the JSA to reteam with their disgraced member Atom-Smasher, but when the Spectre and Eclipso attack Kahndaq, Atom-Smasher must make a choice between Black Adam and the JSA.
Written by Geoff Johns, JSA 10: Black Vengeance follows JSA 9: Lost. The story collected is two story arcs: “JSA/JSA” running from JSA #68-72 and “Black Vengeance” running from JSA #73-75. Also included in the collection are portions of JSA #66 and #67 which lead into the “JSA/JSA” storyline.
I have always enjoyed the JSA more than JLA (or Justice League of America). The reason is they have stories like the stories in this volume. The JSA has such a rich history, and Geoff Johns does a great job exploring the JSA's history and the connections between the characters. This story deals with the past in “JSA/JSA”, parts of Crisis on Infinite Earths (Power Girl’s time traveling problems), and issues that have developed throughout the JSA’s series (aka the problematic Atom-Smasher story).
The “JSA/JSA” storyline is fun for people who like the classic Justice Society. It ties in to James Robinson’s Golden Age storyline which had the JSA under scrutiny of the House Un-American Activities. It is fun to see these crossovers, and they kind of remind me of some of the classic Justice League crossovers with the Justice Society in early issues of the Justice League of America’s first volume.
The second story deals with issues that have been going on throughout the JSA’s run and Atom-Smasher’s fall from grace (along with crazy Jean Loring). I'm not a fan of Identity Crisis and this is tied heavily to it. I think that stories like Identity Crisis and other of massive DC crossovers kind of ruin good titles. It is done well in this volume, but I still wish I didn’t have to read extra titles to enjoy a stand-alone title.
JSA is a fun series and even if it is an average collection, I still find it enjoyable. This is the case of JSA 10: Dark Vengeance. It isn't very accessible for non-regular readers who would do better to starting at the beginning. JSA 10: Dark Vengeance is followed by JSA 11: Mixed Signals.
Written by Geoff Johns, JSA 10: Black Vengeance follows JSA 9: Lost. The story collected is two story arcs: “JSA/JSA” running from JSA #68-72 and “Black Vengeance” running from JSA #73-75. Also included in the collection are portions of JSA #66 and #67 which lead into the “JSA/JSA” storyline.
I have always enjoyed the JSA more than JLA (or Justice League of America). The reason is they have stories like the stories in this volume. The JSA has such a rich history, and Geoff Johns does a great job exploring the JSA's history and the connections between the characters. This story deals with the past in “JSA/JSA”, parts of Crisis on Infinite Earths (Power Girl’s time traveling problems), and issues that have developed throughout the JSA’s series (aka the problematic Atom-Smasher story).
The “JSA/JSA” storyline is fun for people who like the classic Justice Society. It ties in to James Robinson’s Golden Age storyline which had the JSA under scrutiny of the House Un-American Activities. It is fun to see these crossovers, and they kind of remind me of some of the classic Justice League crossovers with the Justice Society in early issues of the Justice League of America’s first volume.
The second story deals with issues that have been going on throughout the JSA’s run and Atom-Smasher’s fall from grace (along with crazy Jean Loring). I'm not a fan of Identity Crisis and this is tied heavily to it. I think that stories like Identity Crisis and other of massive DC crossovers kind of ruin good titles. It is done well in this volume, but I still wish I didn’t have to read extra titles to enjoy a stand-alone title.
JSA is a fun series and even if it is an average collection, I still find it enjoyable. This is the case of JSA 10: Dark Vengeance. It isn't very accessible for non-regular readers who would do better to starting at the beginning. JSA 10: Dark Vengeance is followed by JSA 11: Mixed Signals.
February 10, 2016
I love the golden age superheroes from DC and the new JSA brings these original heroes back into the modern age along with their legacy namesakes. Well above average art and plot keep these 70 year old comic characters interesting and entertaining. Very recommended
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November 25, 2009Day of Vengeance / Villains United
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