Justice League Detroit Appreciation

[krazijoe]

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I expect this thread to be as dead as most of the JLA Detroit Heroes...

Hurts to say it but I started reading Comics when this version of JLA came about. It's a wonder I stuck around...Maybe I should rename it the JL: Detroit Disdain thread. Thankfully, they lasted a whopping 2.5 years...WOW, was it that long? Oi!!!

[Nomads1]

I actually liked quite a lot the Justice League Detroit, not for what they were, but for the potential the idea had. A full time League, training and living together and always on call to deal with the biggest threats. However the idea was a bust when they tried to make The World's Greatest Super- Heroes into a poor copy of the Teen Titans. Seriously, you're gonna replace Superman with a poor man's Cyborg Steel. Green lantern with Vibe? Black Canary with Gypsy? Come on.
I always thought that if they attempted to replace the original 7 with mature and experienced analogues, this team would have been awsome.

Aquaman - Aquaman, of course.
Martian Manhunter - Martian Manhunter and the perfect replacement to Superman. A twofer.
Superman - Martian Manhunter. See Above.
Flash - Vixen with her animal powers could make a fair replacement for the Flash, though not in the same power class. However, she could do things he couldn't.
Green Lantern - Captain Comet would be the perfect replacement for the space faring hero, plus he had worked with the League before, and was extra muscle and telepathy. Plus, cap ccould have offered the team a new headquarters in the form of one of the defunct Citadels of the secret Society of Super-Villains in San Francisco.
Batman - Mr Miracle, who had recently worked with the League.
Wonder Woman - Big Barda would be perfect as the warrior woman of the team.
Zee and Elongated Man would just be bonus.
So, there you have it, with a membership of adult and experienced heroes Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Vixen, Zatana, Captain Comet, Elongated Man, Mr. Miracle and Big Barda, headquartered in San Francisco, this team would be no joke, and might have actually succeded in replacing the original JLA.
That said, still have a soft spot for JL Detroit in my heart.

Peace.

[krazijoe]

I just love to bash them because DC really thought these guys could replace JLA because they were young and hip! *Sound Familiar*?

ever notice that almost all of that line up died at one point or another and a few are still dead?!?!?!

[nemosdad]

I had a good time reading this incarnation! Loved Steel and Vixen.

[Nomads1]

On a good point, this was the incarnation that brought J'onn J'onzz back into prominence n the DCU. After this, J'onn became the soul of the League, at least untill he lost his spot in the New 52.

Peace

[krazijoe]

On a good point, this was the incarnation that brought J'onn J'onzz back into prominence n the DCU. After this, J'onn became the soul of the League, at least untill he lost his spot in the New 52.

Peace

And the Overmaster who was reimaged into Gog in JSA. At least I feel he was.

[The Darknight Detective]

On a good point, this was the incarnation that brought J'onn J'onzz back into prominence n the DCU.

That was the best result from the Detroit years, IMO.

[pageturner]

I just love to bash them because DC really thought these guys could replace JLA because they were young and hip! *Sound Familiar*?

ever notice that almost all of that line up died at one point or another and a few are still dead?!?!?!

Ralph is but I think everyone else is back if only on Earth 2.

[Mister BoMan]

Going to be honest, I loved this era of The Justice League. I thought it was awesome that Aquaman was the leader. I really wish it would have taken off. I really liked the idea of adding new or not as well known heroes of that era.

[pageturner]

There was a line in JLA when Vixen took over the team from Black Canary, about the team being the worst since Detroit. I found it odd given Vixen and Zee were there and on both teams.

JLD faulted when the lineup got small. There was just no draw on the team.

They were supposed to be 2nd teen titans of X-men but it never clicked.

JLD and JLI are proof positive you need a draw.

[Tula's boyfriend]

and don't forget Dale and Sue, they were as much as team members too...glad we got Dale back. Just need Ralph and Sue back.