Shameless MAN OF STEEL Tie-In

With Man of Steel soaring into movie theaters this week, it would be pretty desperate and obvious to force a Superman connection on this Black Canary fan blog.  So…

To commemorate--or simply acknowledge the existence of--the 2006 relaunch of Justice League of America, DC Collectibles released this four piece Build-a-Statue showcasing the iconic and Caucasian members of Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes' new lineup.

As white as 1960.

The reason I care even the least bit about this bit of merchandize, is that one of the pieces of the set happens to partner then-JLA chairperson Black Canary with always-de facto-JLA leader Superman.

I think she's letting him win.

Brave and bold; desperate and obvious--whatever.  Hope the movie's good!

Meltzer-era Justice League by Mauro Cascioli

From Trials of Shazam! #12, art by Mauro Cascioli.

Ah, that wonderful time when Black Canary was chairwoman of the Justice League of America only to be hamstrung by the Trinity at every important beat.  See how separated she seems from the rest of the team?  She's the freaking leader at this point!  See the distain in her face for Batman and Superman?

Apropos, I really like Cascioli's depiction of Superman in this shot.  He's got the Christopher Reeves facial resemblance, but the body type and gravity of the George Reeves/Kingdom Come Superman.  Very cool.

Meltzer-era Justice League by Ed Benes

At the conclusion of Brad Meltzer's first arc on Justice League of America (vol. 2), Black Canary was elected Chairperson of the team.  Of course, that didn't necessarily make her the leader...