Young Justice #9
- Title: Young Justice #9
- Comic Vine: link
- Writers: Kevin Hopps, Greg Weisman
- Artist: Christopher Jones
When the Young Justice team appears bored with their latest lesson in Espionage 101 Captain Atom decides to present them with an opprunity to learn in the field by solving a case close to his heart.
Using the skills they’ve been taught Captain Atom challenges to prove or disprove the guilt of Nathaniel Adam, an Air Force officer convicted of murdering a superior officer in 1968.
Happy to get out of the classroom, but a little surprised by the request, the team begins to investigate the murder and uncovers a smuggling ring that points to Adams’ innocence. They also run into a magical-sword-wielding samurai intent on keeping the truth hidden.
The story, having the team unknowingly investigate the past of a member of the Justice League, is an interesting idea. It also forces the more powerful members of the team into using covert skills they don’t normally employ. Although I enjoy the cartoon this is the first issue of the series I’ve picked up, and it’s good enough I might go back and read a few more issues. Worth a look.
[DC, $2.99]
