I guess this would be the equivalent of Marvel's close to long decade of mediocrity in their cartoons (just compare X-Men '97 to Avengers Assemble)
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The team knew he wasn't dead though? They saw him get taken into space by Lilandra. I guess they could be upset thinking he was living the high life...
I think it's funny that, intentionally or not, the Jason panels are by Roger Robinson, one of the most prolific (and best) artists from Azrael's solo...