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Product Description
Collecting the classic team-ups of the JLA (Justice League of America) and the JSA (Justice Society of America), these are the adventures that changed the DC universe forever, and set the scene for "Crisis on Infinite Earths".

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4 out of 5 stars

Superior to Volume 1 September 6, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This second installment of 'Crisis on Multiple Earths' is much more effective as a back story to 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'. You will see the original appearance of the Red Tornado (II), who plays pivotal roles in these pages, as well as later in the Crisis, and more recently as a mentor to 'Young Justice'. You will also see what appears to be the first encounter between the alternate versions of Superman. And you will see fun cosmic connections occur between other less obvious parallel characters.

You will also experience a universe shaking battle with a stellar superbeing. The 'awsome' factor of this particular battle is lessened by the silliness of the villain, but overall it's still a good multiverse in peril tale, and a fun read.

The overall quality of the writing and art was more conducive to easy reading than the previous volume of 'Crisis on Multiple Earths'; and the fun factor just felt higher overall.

5 out of 5 stars

A Must-Get! June 5, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

In the 1930s and 40s, superheroes were in their "Golden Age," back when Superman had more human proportions and the Justice Society of America had its birth. In the 1950s, the Silver Age of comic book heroes dawned, and a new batch of heroes was born, along with the Justice League of America. In 1961, in FLASH #123, the Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen) met the Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick), and everyone learned that there were two Earths: Earth-One containing the Justice League of America, and Earth-Two containing the Justice Society of America. But, there was no way that the paths of these two bands of heroes would not cross - again and again!

This book contains four different story arcs, in which the heroes of the two Earths mix. Overall, I found this to be a great book, with some really interesting storylines. If you are a fan of super-heroes, then this is a book that you simply MUST get! I give this book my highest recommendations!

Here are the story arcs:
The Super-Crisis that Struck Earth-Two! (Justice League of America #55, 8/67) and The Negative-Crisis of Earths One-Two! (Justice League of America #56, 9/67): When a series of black spheres arrive on both Earth-One and Earth-Two, they transform four normal people into super-villains too tough even for the JLA and JSA to handle. Who will save the day? You might be surprised!

The Stormy Return of the Red Tornado (Justice League of America #64, 8/68) and T.O. Morrow Kills the Justice League - Today! (Justice League of America #65, 9/68): The Red Tornado, one of the original members of the JSA is back...except that this cannot possibly be the same Red Tornado! A rogue scientist named Thomas Oscar Morrow is out to conquer both Earths, and he has a fiendishly cunning plan.

Star Light, Star Bright - Death Star I See Tonight! (Justice League of America #73, 8/69) and Where Death Fears to Tread! (Justice League of America #74, 9/69): When a creature of seemingly limitless power comes to Earth-Two it looks like doomsday! The JSA calls on the JLA for help, but when the creature plants a hypnotic command on the JSA, it's a battle-royal with the JSA vs. the JLA!

Peril of the Paired Planets (Justice League of America #82, 8/70) and Where Valor Fails...Will Magic Triumph? (Justice League of America #83, 9/70): An evil intergalactic scientist is planning on destroying both Earths by bringing them together explosively. Can the heroes of both worlds save the day, or are they now facing a foe to powerful for them all?

4 out of 5 stars

a must have for collectors March 3, 2006
2 out of 5 found this review helpful

This, and all the crisis series, were written (and drawn) many, many years ago. Compared to what we read these days it's a completely different story.
Not just some characters are not with us anymore, but the way comics were viewed was a lot different as well. Basically a lot more writing and a lot less put into the drawing quality.
I do enjoy both, a good story and the way comics are drawn today. While it's hard to get a good story these days,
pictures are getting better and better, and if you are selective
you will find some really good pieces of art/work around.
About this one in particular... If you want to have a piece of
history, and enjoy a good story too, don't mind average drawing quality, then this is the comic for you.

4 out of 5 stars

Love me some JLA/JSA! March 2, 2006
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

Although I grew up with the "Bronze Age" DC Universe, these 1960's team-ups are great, cheesy fun. You can really sense the changes coming when Denny O'Neil took over the writing, he brought the characters into the "relevence" of the late 60's/early 70's but still maintained respect for the older Golden Age JSA. Good stuff & recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

Back stroy for Crisis on INFINITE earths. May 27, 2005
2 out of 7 found this review helpful

What has not been said about the the three volumes of the Crisis on Multiple Earths books is that they are a collection of JLA story arcs that first introduced the concept of the multi-universe. These stories help you understand why DC needed the Crisis on Infinte Earth story. The first volume covers events on Earth-1, Earth-2, Earth-3, and Earth-A. If you want to understand what the heck that means you'll have to read the books.