CBR: DC Comics Releases Jim Lee's Cover for "Justice League" #6

[CBR News]

With the final chapter of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's first arc hitting stores next week, DC Comics has revealed Lee's cover for "Justice League" #6, featuring a seemingly victorious Darkseid and a defiant Batman.


Full article here (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37099).

[FHIZ]

With the whole "Batman defiance" thing, I feel like a perfect little detail that could have displayed that better (I mean, he still looks like he's bowing) would be him holding three batarangs between his fingers in the hand that's behind his knee. Would have been perfect.

[SpideyCzar]

I like how Batman & Superman are the only ones not submitting to Darkseid.

[kylesgirl]

I know it's a homage but come on...we are to buy none of the others have any will and defiance in them???

Based on how they are written Arthur, Diana and Hal would never bow easily either. Supes is captured but if he had a chance he'd put his foot in Darkseid's face too. Guess Batgod moment is coming, huh.

[MegaGearX]

I know it's a homage but come on...we are to buy none of the others have any will and defiance in them???

Based on how they are written Arthur, Diana and Hal would never bow easily either. Supes is captured but if he had a chance he'd put his foot in Darkseid's face too. Guess Batgod moment is coming, huh.

I'd say a Batgod moment is coming.

[Batmite2012]

The more Jim Lee opens his mouth, the more I dislike him and his influence on the so-called NEW 52.

THE ONLY TITLE from the NEW 52 that's truly great is WONDER WOMAN - thanks solely to Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang.

[kalorama]

That's a nice piece of work.

[Desaad]

Well, I do enjoy the Omega Effect aspect of the cover, crucifying Superman over in the corner there.

I imagine Darkseid won't actually be defeated here, just his plans put on hold.

[Desaad]

The more Jim Lee opens his mouth, the more I dislike him and his influence on the so-called NEW 52.

THE ONLY TITLE from the NEW 52 that's truly great is WONDER WOMAN - thanks solely to Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang.

Thanks for the facts, Batmite. I guess all the people who are enjoying other titles are objectively wrong.

Sucks to be anyone but you, I guess.

[NickFury90]

Writers compensate for Batman's lack of powers in the JLA by constantly getting him godlike moments. Of course he's the only one strong enough to defy Darkseid, not like those other scrub ass JLers.

[mosdef]

Here's Ivan Reis' variant cover.

http://i42.tinypic.com/9iflfb.jpg

[Desaad]

That's SICK.

Reminds me of this Alan Davis cover a little, just in the linework.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0WGbbAaNY6w/S_ZNPmIZjmI/AAAAAAAAEp4/FDfNL-PFqDo/s1600/Darkseid+Davis.jpg

[lariatofhestia]

I really wonder if Johns can wrap this last issue up in a way that is satisfactory.

It's been Batman and Green Lantern dominating panel time so far and I was hoping we will see the others do something useful. Issue # 5 was a big disappointment in that they wasted Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Cyborg.

Remember Johns and Lee...it is Justice League...not Batman and the Justice League. Mind you, why bother with the puny super people when batarangs and a utility belt deals with everything.

[Desaad]

I really wonder if Johns can wrap this last issue up in a way that is satisfactory.

He hasn't yet written an issue that is satisfactory, so far as I am concerned.
Why start now? :)

[robcastor729]

Maybe this is how they get Superman's DNA to make Superboy :tongue:

[maskedmanissue1]

I like how aside from Batman's semidefiance, the first thing you can notice is Aquaman's trident broken at the top, and then you find the rest of it by Batman.

Not sure that I'm crazy about leaving everyone else outside of the "new" triumvirate Bats-Supes-GL as this third plane melange in the background of Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cybog bowing down.

Let's wait and see how it plays out...

[Cavemold]

Writers compensate for Batman's lack of powers in the JLA by constantly getting him godlike moments. Of course he's the only one strong enough to defy Darkseid, not like those other scrub ass JLers.

Your taking the negative view of it. It shows even a simple man can stand up to a great power. . I love both but I like Jim Lee more because what it represents. I'll pick it up. The shazam back up is in this one

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

Honestly, I'm not sure why they even bothered with a variant when the original cover is that good.

[maskedmanissue1]

I actually think the variant from Reis might be a tribute to the collected Dark Saga cover by Giffen (http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/graphic_novels/?gn=15582)

Looks pretty awesome!

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/5/15582_400x600.jpg


That's SICK.

Reminds me of this Alan Davis cover a little, just in the linework.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0WGbbAaNY6w/S_ZNPmIZjmI/AAAAAAAAEp4/FDfNL-PFqDo/s1600/Darkseid+Davis.jpg

[Desaad]

I don't see any similarity between the REis cover and the Giffen cover.

Do you mean that the Giffen cover and the Davis cover are similar, perhaps? Because if so, I agree.

The Reis one is just a head shot, I just meant that Reis has been reminding me of Davis more and more with his linework.

[RandomFalls]

The whole "Batman is the only one who is defiant and the other leaguers roll over and die" thing is what makes me hate Batman. If they have to make the rest of the League look bad just make Batman look good, then they ain't doing their job properly.

Also it looks as though Aquaman is taking Wonder Woman from behind.

[hellacre]

I have no problem Batman would be defiant but where in Hal, Arthur and Diana's characterization would anyone believe it is natural for them to bow before Darkseid or any dictator for that matter?

[WhitOro]

I have no problem Batman would be defiant but where in Hal, Arthur and Diana's characterization would anyone believe it is natural for them to bow before Darkseid or any dictator for that matter?

Come on guys, it's a cover. I hardly doubt the heroes are really going to kneel before Darkseid in the actual issue (or maybe they will but it's going to be a fake-out to take him down).

[kalorama]

I have no problem Batman would be defiant but where in Hal, Arthur and Diana's characterization would anyone believe it is natural for them to bow before Darkseid or any dictator for that matter?

Who said anything about it being "natural" for them? I'm sure they fought pretty hard to resist. But Batman, just fought a little harder. Not sure why that's such a big deal for people.

[Flashpoint]

Come on guys, it's a cover. I hardly doubt the heroes are really going to kneel before Darkseid in the actual issue (or maybe they will but it's going to be a fake-out to take him down).

Thank you. Honestly, the fanboy handwringing going on here is a bit much. Jim Lee point-blank admitted this is an homage to a story most of you never read and/or came out long before you were born.

Behold the cover that Lee admits this is supposed to mirror...

http://www.comicsbypost.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Legion-Of-Super-Heroes-294.jpg

Even Superboy is kneeling.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but it sure looks like Wonder Woman is looking right at Batman and almost smiling, indicating she (and the others) might be in on the plan.

[Ballard Blues]

...in the background of Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cybog bowing down.

I didn't even notice them until you pointed them out :tongue:. Cyborg's way back there.

[Famousringo]

I'd say a Batgod moment is coming.

It's a new continuity and it needs a Batgod moment. Batman needs to prove that he deserves a place among the nearly god-like beings of the Justice League, otherwise why should they bother hanging around with some guy in a bat costume?

[hellacre]

Who said anything about it being "natural" for them? I'm sure they fought pretty hard to resist. But Batman, just fought a little harder. Not sure why that's such a big deal for people.

Um, this guy?


"I wanted to create a cover which resonated with what I consider to be the most classic Darkseid story – namely the Great Darkness Saga – so that entailed the Justice League bowing down naturally to the power of Darkseid," Lee told the Source. "Except of course Batman who, despite not having powers, fights with all his strength in defiance."

It's a cover I understand that and the story is what matters and I really hope they allow the whole team to all have a moment.

[Jabare]

I like how Batman & Superman are the only ones not submitting to Darkseid.


Writers compensate for Batman's lack of powers in the JLA by constantly getting him godlike moments. Of course he's the only one strong enough to defy Darkseid, not like those other scrub ass JLers.

what?! are we looking at the same cover here. They are all kneeling before Darkseid, except for Superman, because He is being crucified by whatever that stuff is

[Flashpoint]

what?! are we looking at the same cover here. They are all kneeling before Darkseid, except for Superman, because He is being crucified by whatever that stuff is

Thank you. I was wondering the same damn thing.

And when you compare it to the LSH cover that Lee admits he's honoring, it all makes perfect sense. People really are making a mountain out of a molehill.

[Shellhead]

Also it looks as though Aquaman is taking Wonder Woman from behind.

I guess Darkseid can make them do that if he can make Superman bow down. Maybe Darkseid prefers live-action stuff over internet pr0n.

[rpi]

I guess it comes down to what I've always wondered: Batman fans generally don't complain that Superman is an invulnerable alien or that the Flash can run at light speeds or that Wonder Woman is equipped with the weapons of the gods, so why is it so horrible that Batman's got a kick-ass brain? Superman gets to save the day some times, GL gets to save the day some times, but Batman doesn't because he's got no imagination ring or Atlantean heritage? These days most of the crossovers//events seem to be focusing on either GL or Flash, but I don't hear Batman fans freaking out about it. If anyone shouldn't be bowing, I would think it would be Wonder Woman since she's most likely in contact with her lasso.
And above all, as has been said before, it's just a cover.
Regarding Superman's torture rack, anyone else think it looks a lot like Darkseid's spirt form in Final Crisis?

[Professor Arkham]

Awesome pair of covers. Loving Justice League right now, such blockbuster awesomeness!

[FIFTY-TWO (52)]

The whole "Batman is the only one who is defiant and the other leaguers roll over and die" thing is what makes me hate Batman. If they have to make the rest of the League look bad just make Batman look good, then they ain't doing their job properly.


Guys, it's an homage. They're all kneeling before Darkseid.

[serd]

Does anyone know, if this time they will use the 30 Pages they got completely to tell the story? Just story without crap like Design probes or something like that.

[Flashpoint]

Does anyone know, if this time they will use the 30 Pages they got completely to tell the story? Just story without crap like Design probes or something like that.

I thought Jim Lee had tweeted that JL #6 has extra pages by him and Geoff?

Also, JL #7 is the first issue with the Johns/Frank SHAZAM! backup story and that will run for several issues.

[RohanRiderX]

I guess it comes down to what I've always wondered: Batman fans generally don't complain that Superman is an invulnerable alien or that the Flash can run at light speeds or that Wonder Woman is equipped with the weapons of the gods, so why is it so horrible that Batman's got a kick-ass brain? Superman gets to save the day some times, GL gets to save the day some times, but Batman doesn't because he's got no imagination ring or Atlantean heritage? These days most of the crossovers//events seem to be focusing on either GL or Flash, but I don't hear Batman fans freaking out about it. If anyone shouldn't be bowing, I would think it would be Wonder Woman since she's most likely in contact with her lasso.
And above all, as has been said before, it's just a cover.
Regarding Superman's torture rack, anyone else think it looks a lot like Darkseid's spirt form in Final Crisis?

QFT This is the best post in the entire thread

[Alex6166]

Here's Ivan Reis' variant cover.

http://i42.tinypic.com/9iflfb.jpg

That's way too cool!

[BamaRainbow]

Thank you. I was wondering the same damn thing.

And when you compare it to the LSH cover that Lee admits he's honoring, it all makes perfect sense. People really are making a mountain out of a molehill.

People making a mountain out of a molehill? On the internet? Oh, say it ain't so, man. Say it ain't so.

[CagedLeo730]

I thought Jim Lee had tweeted that JL #6 has extra pages by him and Geoff?

Also, JL #7 is the first issue with the Johns/Frank SHAZAM! backup story and that will run for several issues.

Lee mentioned JL being 24 pages. He also mentioned Carlos D'Anda drawing a 6 page epilogue. Now what we don't know is if those 6 pages are not counted as part of the 24. It could be Jim drawing 24 and Carlos 6, or Jim Drawing 18 and Carlos doing the final 6.

[Flash Gordon]

These characters are being written as if nothing changed. Only Aquaman carries his new personality over (Johns writes that book). Hal sort of does too, but he's also a Johns creation.

The DCnU Superman would have shoved his fists down Darkseid's throat, or died trying. There's no way he would lay down and die, especially since he's still supposed to be the tough street smart Clark that he is in Action. He would have gone in guns blazing.

[Ghostman]

I am so sick of fanboys whining about Batman that I'm BEGGING for a BatGod moment.

This really isnt that big of a deal. Seriously. Neither is the constant hyperbole about Batman's role or skill level in the Justice League. It's more than annoying Superman/Wonder Woman fans. It's not a fictional characters fault he's more popular than your personal favorite hero, and I say this as a fan of both Superman and Wonder Woman.

[Jabare]

I don't get why people don't think Batmans\'s been useful he's been very useful. Got the team working together, was the one who got Green Lantern to go after Superman. He's essentially been holding Green LAntern's hand the best he can the whole way, and now he is going to save Superman.

I don't get why people are complaining about Batman he's gotten a lot of screen time and carrying his weight. Only hero who has been slightly underwhelming imo is Green Lantern. He's done some useful thing, but he's been a real knucklehead at times.

[Robotman4]

I thought Jim Lee had tweeted that JL #6 has extra pages by him and Geoff?

Also, JL #7 is the first issue with the Johns/Frank SHAZAM! backup story and that will run for several issues.

I hope they use all the extra pages. There seems like a lot to sum up in just one comic.

[beetle_booster]

The DCnU Superman would have shoved his fists down Darkseid's throat, or died trying. There's no way he would lay down and die, especially since he's still supposed to be the tough street smart Clark that he is in Action. He would have gone in guns blazing.


Or maybe, just maybe, Superman really did do that in the issue... hmmm

I don't know about some of you folks, but I think the interior pages just might tell a slightly more detailed story than the cover. :eek:

It's a cover... The cover is not the COMPLETE story.

[RandomFalls]

Guys, it's an homage. They're all kneeling before Darkseid.

It's not the image that bothers me, its what Jim Lee Said...


Um, this guy?


"I wanted to create a cover which resonated with what I consider to be the most classic Darkseid story – namely the Great Darkness Saga – so that entailed the Justice League bowing down naturally to the power of Darkseid," Lee told the Source. "Except of course Batman who, despite not having powers, fights with all his strength in defiance."

It's a cover I understand that and the story is what matters and I really hope they allow the whole team to all have a moment.

Thanks hellare for posting that.

Really? Its natural for the rest of the League to just roll over and accept Darkseid's rule? I'm all for bigging up Batman - and I've never doubted his place on the Justice League - I just don't think it should be at the cost of the rest of the characters.

But whatever, it is just a cover after all. Just rather than making me feel excited for the issue it made me roll my eyes.

[Colossus]

Batman is so overpowered it makes it hard to root for him anymore

[Thoctar]

I think I prefer Ivan Reis's cover. I think his presentation is a lot more dynamic. I do like Batman struggling/resisting, though. That's a nice touch.

[Judge-Dredd]

With the whole "Batman defiance" thing, I feel like a perfect little detail that could have displayed that better (I mean, he still looks like he's bowing) would be him holding three batarangs between his fingers in the hand that's behind his knee. Would have been perfect.

Completely agree. He looks no more defiant than the rest of them.

[CagedLeo730]

It's not the image that bothers me, its what Jim Lee Said...



Thanks hellare for posting that.

Really? Its natural for the rest of the League to just roll over and accept Darkseid's rule? I'm all for bigging up Batman - and I've never doubted his place on the Justice League - I just don't think it should be at the cost of the rest of the characters.

But whatever, it is just a cover after all. Just rather than making me feel excited for the issue it made me roll my eyes.


Jim Lee is clearly a Batman fanboy. Couple that with the "fact" that Geoff Johns "hates" Batman means that they cancel each other out.

[Flashpoint]

Jim Lee is clearly a Batman fanboy. Couple that with the "fact" that Geoff Johns "hates" Batman means that they cancel each other out.

LOL. I love it when people say things like Geoff "hates" Batman. It's even funnier when you look at this...

http://i.newsarama.com/images/batman-earth-one-cover2_02.jpg

:wink:

[Dr. Hurt]

LOL. I love it when people say things like Geoff "hates" Batman. It's even funnier when you look at this...

:wink:Frank always wanted to draw Batman but i think he's exclusive to Johns or something so he urged him to write a Batman story. Something like this. Also, its Batman so its gonna make Johns a ton of money. So i dont think that E2 story proves anything.

Also, Johns once said that Batman is about darkness and fear and Hal is about the light, so its natural that they wouldnt get well together. Which is a pretty bad analysis of Batman if you ask me. And its not like Hal is about the light or being a symbol or whatever. He is a cop doing his job. And he was a jock fighter pilot before that that never cared about anyone but himself. Lets not pretend he is Superman.

[CagedLeo730]

LOL. I love it when people say things like Geoff "hates" Batman. It's even funnier when you look at this...

http://i.newsarama.com/images/batman-earth-one-cover2_02.jpg

:wink:

This isn't enough proof for those that truly believe Geoff hates Batman. They will double down by dissecting this book to find proof that Johns hates Batman.

[CagedLeo730]

Frank always wanted to draw Batman but i think he's exclusive to Johns or something so he urged him to write a Batman story. Something like this. Also, its Batman so its gonna make Johns a ton of money. So i dont think that E2 story proves anything.

Also, Johns once said that Batman is about darkness and fear and Hal is about the light, so its natural that they wouldnt get well together. Which is a pretty bad analysis of Batman if you ask me. And its not like Hal is about the light or being a symbol or whatever. He is a cop doing his job. And he was a jock fighter pilot before that that never cared about anyone but himself. Lets not pretend he is Superman.

I doubt that Geoff meant Hal was light as in "heavenly or pure". He's a showoff. Have you seen how he writes Hal. Not very Superman-like at all. Batman is dark, and operates in the shadows. He's stealth while Hal is out in the open bravado & bluster.

[Jabare]

Just going by Justice League I'd say Johns hate Hal Jordan more than he hates Batman

http://digthatbox.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Comic-Con/Justice_League_Green_Lantern.jpg

http://img.tgdaily.com/sites/default/files/stock/article_images/scifi/20110901a_image.jpg

http://s3d4.turboimagehost.com/sp/634375fbf8bd88e67712b98860abcd43/25.jpg

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyu5hqNLaa1ro8oc0o1_500.jpg

[Jabare]

http://www.comicbooked.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/greenlantern_darkseid.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FaZ7tedbC40/TzD-HbGO_TI/AAAAAAAAB5w/ggDEMX3GdLA/s1600/Darkseid+breaks+Hal%2527s+arm.jpg


I mean come on these are good showings? I think Johns is just trying to tell the story and not overplay anyone character here. Certainly not GL.

I'll save you all from posting Hal's rally speech and Battle cry of "We got This!"

[Ballard Blues]

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyu5hqNLaa1ro8oc0o1_500.jpg

LOL, Really? Why thank you Mr. Editor, I had no idea Bruce Wayne was Batman.

[halla]

I know it's a homage but come on...we are to buy none of the others have any will and defiance in them???

Based on how they are written Arthur, Diana and Hal would never bow easily either. Supes is captured but if he had a chance he'd put his foot in Darkseid's face too. Guess Batgod moment is coming, huh.

Isn't the whole point of being a Green Lantern having amazing willpower?

[Shellhead]

Cyborg is so small on the kneeling cover. It's like Lee forgot about him until near the end and then found a little spot to pencil him in.

[FHIZ]

LOL, Really? Why thank you Mr. Editor, I had no idea Bruce Wayne was Batman.

photoshop.

[El Sombrero]

I forgot if I posted about these anywhere, but both the Lee and Reis covers are amazing. I don't even know which one I like more. The Reis cover is a better piece of artwork but the Lee one is so immensely badass.

YOU CAN'T KEEP THE BATMAN DOWN

[Jabare]

I forgot if I posted about these anywhere, but both the Lee and Reis covers are amazing. I don't even know which one I like more. The Reis cover is a better piece of artwork but the Lee one is so immensely badass.

YOU CAN'T KEEP THE BATMAN DOWN

O RLY?

http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/Hiketeia2-5.jpg

[kalorama]

Frank always wanted to draw Batman but i think he's exclusive to Johns or something so he urged him to write a Batman story. Something like this.

You know that's nonsense, right? There's no way for an artist to be "exclusive" to one writer, not unless the writer is holding the artist's kids hostage in his basement. Frank may be exclusive to DC but he's under no contractual obligation to work only with Johns.