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JLA Vol. 3 Paperback – January 22, 2013

by Grant Morrison (Author), Mark Waid (Author), Howard Porter (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
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Comics legend Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) delivers his unique take on the adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! The JLA's very first foe, Starro the Conqueror, returns in a new guise as the Star Conquerer!
But help arrives in the form of an unexpected ally: Daniel, The Lord of Dreams, from the pages of THE SANDMAN. And when Earth is threatened by beings of seemingly unlimited power -- beings reminiscent of the genies, and fairies of ancient myth -- members of both the JLA and the JSA rush to answer a challenge that may be beyond their power.

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  1. Print length
    344 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    DC Comics
  4. Publication date
    January 22, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    6.77 x 0.55 x 10.24 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9781401238322
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1401238322
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Writer Grant Morrison is known for his innovative work on comics from the graphic novel ARKHAM ASYLUM to acclaimed runs on ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL, as well as his subversive creator owned titles such as THE INVISIBLES, SEAGUY, JOE THE BARBARIAN and WE3. He has also written best-selling runs on JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY and New X-Men and recently helped to reinvent the DC Universe in ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, 52, BATMAN and JOE THE BARBARIAN. He is currently writing both SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS and BATMAN: INCORPORATED as a part of DC COMICS—THE NEW 52.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1401238327
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC Comics; Illustrated edition (January 22, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781401238322
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401238322
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.77 x 0.55 x 10.24 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 102 ratings

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Grant Morrison

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Grant Morrison is one of comics' greatest innovators. His long list of credits includes Batman: Arkham Asylum, All-Star Superman, JLA, Green Lantern, Animal Man, Doom Patrol, The Invisibles, WE3 and The Filth.

The TV series of his graphic novel HAPPY! is showing on SYFY and Netflix.

Photo by PDH (File:Grant_morrison.jpg) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Morrison I've Been Missing
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
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[Review for Morrison JLA Deluxe Editions 1-4]

I'm a pretty mixed Morrison fan. I've enjoyed smaller titles and shorter works, but his Batman run was more miss than hit for me, and Final Crisis made me want to tear out my hair. Sometimes, I feel like he's convoluted and layered in allusions and obscure references at the expense of a coherent story.

But I read JLA and suddenly things clicked. No, I still do not completely love what I think of as the extreme Morrison, but this run of JLA really cemented two things for me: (1) the sheer scale and number of ideas running through this writer's head are incredible, and I can now see echoes in his work in so many other current writers (Snyder, Taylor, King, etc.); (2) when he's constrained by a certain kind of book, like an ensemble like this, and paired with a methodical artist who approaches the visuals cleanly, his stories are so much easier to understand (even if the written content is still convoluted). What makes some stories like Final Crisis so frustrating, I think, is that the art, while beautiful, is just as close up and choppy and messy as the writing. But the crisp storytelling in the JLA, the constraints of self-contained arcs with explainable endings, all come together in a way that made me appreciate his genius.

The complete run contains some truly unforgettable stories you'll see other folks talk about (Rock of Ages for example). And I'm so glad I purchased this. It's like there was a big missing piece in my DC reading and it suddenly fell into place. I strongly recommend this, even if you don't think of yourself as a Morrison person. Just give it a shot. I'm so glad I did.
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Jonathan
5.0 out of 5 stars Volumes 1-3 complete the picture from JLA issue #1
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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I really enjoyed reading Grant Morrison's work on JLA. Reading through these Deluxe Editions has been my first time reading through the series. I liked it pretty well. This volume is the last book with a portion of the cover of JLA #1 on its binding. If you want to complete the image for when the books stand on your shelf you only need volumes 1-3. After that the volumes feature solo images of JLA members on the binding. If you care about that, you might want to stop collecting the volumes here, unless you want the rest of Morrison's run which is continued in Volume 4 (w/ Superman on the binding) or if you want to collect the entire JLA series for your library.
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Sid Ceaser
4.0 out of 5 stars GIANT collection continuing Grant Morrison's EPIC run on JLA
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2013
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From the very first issue of Grant Morrison's 1990's JLA, story and art SMASH you in the face like a summer blockbuster movie. This is the Michael Bay/Tony Scott/Bombastic in-your-face JLA that doesn't care much about backstories from the characters individual books or tender moments. This is the Parthenon of heroes gathering together to take on Things That Wish To Take Over The World. This stories are epic, huge and oh-so cleverly written with style and panache.

Morrison is at top form, from Batman's "HHHH" that he says every so often (of which I can't ever not hear him doing in my head now) to fantastical Villians-Of-The-Week all competing for the Fate of Mankind, the World, the Universe, the Galaxy. This is big, booming, explosions and top notch character writing all wrapped up in a smart bow.

This third Deluxe Edition collects issues #18-#31(!!!!! in one volume? Woah!). Pages are printed on nice glossy stock (much like the individual issues, and NOT the crappy newsstock of prior TPB's) and the colors are rich and gorgeous, showing off Howard Porter's over-the-top artwork. Let's be honest, I've never been a fan of Porter's work before or since JLA, but for JLA it fits that feeling of Summer Blockbuster Movie, and for that it's perfect. And Batman - this is quite possibly Batman at his best. Morrison loves to write Batman. And Batman loves Morrison.

Morrison starts to decline as the series goes on, though his stories get more and more epic in scale ("We've got to save all the Universe, guys!") so this volume, while having the most issues inside, isn't quite up to snuff with the first two volumes. Still, these are non-stop-I-can't-catch-my-breath stories and definitely worth a read.

I picked these Deluxe Editions up so that I can start weeding out and selling my individual issues/runs, and this is the perfect way to do so. These volumes are big, beefy and gorgeous.

Fans of Morrison should check this out. Fans of over-the-top Superhero action should check this out. This is the big, brawling, ZOMG SMASH STUFF! series with DC Comics' bigwigs at the top doing what they do best: saving the world, the Universe, the Galaxy.

Totally recommended.
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MGG
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
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Great - love this series
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derrell westberry
3.0 out of 5 stars INCOMPLETE PRODUCT!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016
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OK, this is NOT a complete collection!! Between this volume and the next DC decided not to include issues 18-21. WHY??? The stories included were all great and fun but why the censering of entire stories arcs?? I have the deluxe hardcover editions ; and they are produced with good quality so I'm at a loss as to why DC would give us incomplete products. Come on DC, learn from your competitors. This is why Marvel is stars above in their omnibus lines!!!
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Magnus Magnusson
4.0 out of 5 stars JLA 3
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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JLA as you never seen them and a bit absurdities just for the heck of it. Waid is not Morrison.
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B. Low
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016
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As expeceted
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Esteban Saborio C
1.0 out of 5 stars Issue # 23 is incomplete
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018
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"JLA" # 23 is missing some pages.
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Jason Huang
4.0 out of 5 stars Another awesome read!
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2019
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Grant Morrison is back again for another great comic! The story was interesting and the setting was always intense. It was easy to follow and I recommend this volume for all DC fans!
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5.0 out of 5 stars JLA Volume 3 Deluxe Edition
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2015
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Superman, Batman , Wonder Woman , The Flash, Green Lantern , Aquaman, and Martian Man Hunter have been joined by newer members including Orion , Huntress , Steel and Plastic Man. With its expanded ranks, the team is now the most powerful force for good on the planet...if not the entire galaxy. But even with all the power, the JLA is about to face the deadliest threats they've ever witnessed...and will need the help of the world's original super hero team, the Justice Society of America!
With the third volume of JLA, critically acclaimed writers Grant Morrison(FINAL CRISIS, ALL STAR SUPERMAN, BATMAN AND ROBIN) and Mark Waid KINGDOM COME,SUPERMAN:BIRTHRIGHT) usher in a brand new era for DC's finest super team! Featuring art by Howard Porter, Arnie Jorgensen , Mark Pajarillo and others, Volume Three collects JLA issues #18-31.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars takes ages to read (good or bad thing? )
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2015
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Really long, takes ages to read (good or bad thing?)
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M. Paulo Bracais
4.0 out of 5 stars The writers are great and are legends of comics
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2015
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The writers are great and are legends of comics! I recommended the fans of LJA to read this book! Great!
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