Superheroes, of course, are a staple of the graphic novel world, and any superhero worth his salt has been in the Justice League. There are names that you might have heard of, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern and Aquaman. In just the last ten years there have been 5 movies made from these characters. They are some of the best the comic world has to offer.
So, what makes Justice League one of the top 100 graphic novels? Well it is important to note that this is a relaunch, and it brought fresh life to something that was becoming tired and cliched. Kind of like how the mini was updated several years back, taking an old classic car, rejigging the bodywork and coming out with something brand-spanking new. The best thing about Justice League: A New Beginning is the new feel it has brought to a series that was not wearing thin exactly, but certainly getting grey hairs.
Justice League is great because it takes you inside the superheros lives. It is the stuff i imagine happens during ad breaks on TV - the characters argue, bicker, reveal self-conscious traits. IT really makes you feel for the characters drawn on the page, and when things go wrong, you're sharing their pain. The writers have done a great job making the characters fully developed.
Now, of course, even this relaunch is a little dated. That is to be expected, and is unavoidable in even the top graphic novels. You will find over the 100 featured in this list, some will be dated. Nevertheless, Justice League: ANB is one of the best comics ever created. The storytelling is brilliant and keeps you hooked like a carp through it's entire episodic run. Look out for the Grey Man storyline, which is a standout in the book.
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