Issue #24, written by guest writer Dan Abnett, and illustrated by guest artist Ian Churchhill, is an improvement from the narrative from #23 for sure, or I'm just still really sour about issue #23.
This picks up from Aquaman #25, so it may leave folks a bit baffled. I love Mera-centric issues, and it seemed like a well-enough reason to have one. Thus far, the Justice League has a good line-up of filler issues. Mera takes on the entire Justice League with skills and entertainment. The art is the best part.
Churchhill does an amazing job with drawing the ocean and impact of water on Justice Leaguers. Any artist knows that water is killer to comprehend and bring to life on paper/other mediums. Mera's demonstration of tactics is powerful. This is also a wonderful representation of Wonder Woman drawn perfectly. She's big and buff, a true Amazonian. Superman's face is aesthetically pleasing, no cicatrization of masculine facial
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Batman: I suggest we take her back to the Watchtower.
Mera: Why? To replace Arthur? You are his friends!
Lately, their characterization of "newer" members such as Mera and Jessica Cruz has been off. The writers seem to make them overly dramatic and focus on uncharacteristic things. Of course, the Leaguers won't replace Arthur (as much as Robot Chicken tries to imply).
Mera: I realize that...beyond Arthur...I really haven identity, either in the ocean or on the surface.
Mere is a Queen...way to minimize her abilities and identity, narrowing her down to Aquaman. It's 2017, I had hoped a major series like Justice League would try and work with stereotypes, but no, they're writing women to be extra dramatic and painting villains with dark skin (issue #23). Honestly, I'm so thankful the DCEU is already doing a much better job, I'm curious as to who the identifying target audience is to Justice League.