97-98. (2) Young Justice titles by Art Baltazar (DC/Capstone)

97. Haunted by Art Baltazar & Franco. Art by Mike Norton
Young Justice (#1)

Rating: (4/5)

(US) - (Canada)

Aug. 2012, Capstone Publishing, 24 pgs
Age: 10

"It’s moving-in day for Superboy and Miss Martian as they choose their rooms at their new headquarters! But the Boy of Steel is haunted by the Cave’s memories and strange visions of his past."

Received review copy from Capstone Books.

Based on the cartoon show. The start of a comic book series which quickly gets underway and has the reader enticed with the plot after only a few pages.  While many characters are shown and have speaking parts, Superboy and Miss Martian are the main focus of this volume.  Absolutely love the artwork.  Great, edgy takes on the teen-age superheroes.

98. Hack and You Shall Find by Art Baltazar & Franco. Art by Mike Norton
Young Justice (#3)

Rating: (3/5)

(US) - (Canada)

Aug. 2012, Capstone Publishing, 24 pgs
Age: 10

"Robin’s a bit jealous of Superboy’s abilities. But when they have to rescue the inhabitants of a burning building, The Boy Wonder might learn that one doesn’t need super powers to be a true Super Hero."

Received review copy from Capstone Books.

Based on the cartoon show. Not having issue 2 on hand, it is convenient that this issue starts with a "meanwhile the rest of the gang" type of beginning.  Superboy and Miss Martian are absent doing whatever it is they are doing and Robin has hacked into the system to find out that an important reporter has a hit out on her so Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad take it upon themselves to save her but are met by  some formidable foes.  Action, action, action right from the beginning keeps the reader hooked tight and fast to the cliff-hanger ending.  This is a promising new series which features both Young and regular Justice League members.

These are library editions of the regular comic book issues and I'm tempted to buy the trade pbs of this ongoing series!