JLA vs. Justice League of America (spoilers)

[Ring Slinger]

Now that the opening story arc of the new Justice League of America series has come to a close, how does it compare to the opening story arc of its predecessor series, JLA? I'm referring specifically to JLA 1-4 (written by Grant Morrison; JLA vs. White Martians) and the new Justice League of America 1-6 (or 0-7, if you prefer; the Justice League thwarts Solomon Grundy's attempt to become immortal and defeats Amazo).

Better team?
Better plot?
Better enemy(ies)?
Better conclusion?
Better overall impact?

[jadrax]

Totally different beasts. I liked both though.

[Taskmaster]

Now that the opening story arc of the new Justice League of America series has come to a close, how does it compare to the opening story arc of its predecessor series, JLA? I'm referring specifically to JLA 1-4 (written by Grant Morrison; JLA vs. White Martians) and the new Justice League of America 1-6 (or 0-7, if you prefer; the Justice League thwarts Solomon Grundy's attempt to become immortal and defeats Amazo).

Better team?
Better plot?
Better enemy(ies)?
Better conclusion?
Better overall impact?

Shouldn't we be comparing it to Midsummer's Nightmare since that's where the team that was written by Morrison was formed?
Anyways...
I enjoyed this time around much more, the team, this time around, was a new and more exciting one this time around (even though the big seven was what was needed at the point when Midsummer's Nightmare came out). The only thing that this team is really missing is the Martian Manhunter. Plot-wise, this time was much better in that it was a unique story that built upon what had come before it and not just an ID4 rip-off mixed in with a JLA story that had already been done. Better enemy this time around as well, even though I did enjoy the Hyperclan, they were sort of a one trick pony. The conculsion this time around was far beyond the one in JLA considering the lame idea that the people all around the world beat the invasion with lighters and matches, much more fun this time around. Overall impact, well I would guess that we need time to see what comes next before we can judge the impact of the current run

[Cayman]

It was nowhere near as good or memorable as Morrison's first arc. It was too slow and too hamfisted.

[Adset]

I remember loving Morrison's first year on JLA. I'd say the Martian storyline > Grundy storyline. Though JLA went downhill pretty quick IMO; Rock of Ages was decent, and then the wheels came off with that awful JSA crossover, and that World War III thing

Justice League of America might have started a touch slow, but I see potential. Methinks the best is yet to come in this series, whereas Morrison blew his top pretty early on

But based on the criteria of this thread, give me JLA. Batman was pretty bad ass

[Hawkman]

Morrison's run was better overall, but I think the upcoming crossover is going to be Meltzer's chance to show that he can do action. That's his biggest fault thus far in my opinion. Character development is all well and good, but these are still comic books at the end of the day. In a team book such as this especially, I expect to see a few more "Whams!" and "Boooms!" than what Meltzer has handed us. Morrison's first arc felt a bit more balanced to me in this department, so he wins out for me.

I still like Meltzer, though.

[Gottaluvit]

I like Meltzers run better, and it's not just because Roy's there. I read the Morrison run just recently, but honestly I'm not a great fan of all action and little character development.

I like character moments, and Grant doesn't beleive JLA is the book for that, he had the veiw that the character moments should come from the characters own books and not the league. Other then Connor (GA) I never read any of those other characters in their own books and thus I never grew to like the characters a individuals.

Not everyone reading JLA was willing to go buy the books of all the charcaters, this just left a huge hole in the series for me. I enjoy Meltzers league much more and he's gotten me to buy books I never would have because of the attention to character development.

I've added GL ans Superman+ Batman to my pull list soley because of his writing, so yeah, I like Meltzers league is much better fo me.

[dupersuper]

I don't have that much of a problem with Meltzers' pacing that seems to annoy so many here...in fact, I quite like his run so far. That said, I'd read Morrisons' run over almost any other book; JLA gets my wholehearted vote.

[Billage]

Meltzer's run was better for the sole fact that it wasn't generic and typical.I mean seriously,Morrison starting off with an alien invasion with the JLA saving the day is as routine as it gets,let's be honest.

Brad really grounded the story and made it about identity,as he said,and not about someone trying to take over the world(yawn).He really introduced readers to each character and gave them a glimpse of their individual personailty using that to define them,instead of their individual power.

The whole idea of the League being an ideal instead of an idea was solid.Having the big 3 get reality shock about how the JLA is bigger than anyone people combined was well done.

Overall,it's a good looking team.You got the 5 heavy hitters,plus Red Arrow,Vixen,Reddy and Jeff who Brad has proven are all great characters with lots of potential.

I just hope the creative team after Brad and Ed dont ruin the amount of emotion,intelligence and freshness that these guys worked so hard to inject into what could have easily become another boring generic cape book.

[a-spidey]

i liked Morrison JLA start more. Meltzer is good but really not that impressive. Ok i'm also no red tornado fan either. So i really don't care about him.

[Infra-Man]

I'll put in a vote for JLA over Justic League of America. JLA's opening arc was more my cup of tea and I felt it was a lot more fun and better paced.

[Babylon23]

I've enjoyed both stories equally for different reasons. After years of mediocrity (since the departure of Giffen/Dematteis), Morrison restored the JLA big 7 and began telling "big" stories. Metzer has placed more emphasis on characterisation, and focused more on the team dynamic.