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So this is definitely the worst JLA I've read. I see where he was going with it but it was just too repetitous. To have ALL of the characters having emotional breakdowns in the same book seemed kinda lame and unbelievable. The coolest thing about it was the villianess that kicked Wonder Woman's ass and Superman getting punched through a couple buildings by a kid with superpowers. There was also a great single frame close up of Flash's face when he saw something horrible that really conveyed his emotions well.

Nothing monumentous happens in this book so I would say skipping it wouldn't be a big deal. Sorry Mr. Austen. ( )

An uncommonly good set of thematically linked Justice League of America stories, focusing on the pain and guilt the heroes suffer over their inability to save everybody at all times. I especially like the cameraderie that is displayed here, as the heroes make a point of banding together to help a fellow member in pain - or at least to be there for him, even if the pain can not be negated. I'm not too keen on the book title, though. "Pain of the Gods" crosses a line, comparing these powerful beings to deities. I don't find it sacriligious, just arrogant. ( )