In
the latest issue, Mystery, Inc. teams up with the Justice Society of America,
thanks to a little time traveling with Dr. Fate. When a mysterious time capsule
is opened in present day, it unleashes a horde of nether-worldly demons intent
on destroying the Washington Monument. Recognizing the supernatural elements,
the Scoobies are willing (well, most of them) to step in and resolve the crisis.
Enter
Dr. Fate, who informs our team that the solution lies in the past, and
transports them back to the 1940s, where they meet the Justice Society: Flash,
Green Lantern, Atom, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Wildcat, Sandman, Dr. Fate and
Jonny Thunder. Plus a special surprise JSA-er whose presence I refuse to spoil.
It’s
a fun story, sure to please fans of the Golden Age heroes, or those of us that
recall their annual team-up with the JLA in the 1970s. It touches on a handful
of clichés seen in such WW II material, such as why Nazi saboteurs speak with
such thick accents, a sure giveaway they’re up to no good.
One
might think teaming the Scoobies with the JSA to be a challenge, but Fisch
makes it look easy. Clearly, he enjoys his work and has a great deal of fun
writing such stories. It’s a shame we haven’t seen what he could do with one of
DC’s high profile titles, but then again, maybe not. He has the luxury of being
able to fly under the radar of DC editorial, free from the constraints of
continuity and marketing ploys.
Rating:
9/10