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Luthor's Recipe for HOW TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD (rather than a Finer one or WHY THE SSV?): To build a society, you tend to need recognition as a sovereign society, as well as negotiaters, procurement specialists, law enforcers, and laborers. #1) Talia - After proving herself stable and cunning as head of Lexcorp while Lex was President, she apparently took over Kobra & the HIVE, in addition to any part of her father's empire she may have inherited with her sister Nyssa. She is very familiar with Batman and skilled enough on her own to sneak into the JLA Watchtower. She provides much of the footsoldiers for the SSV, as well as an integral counter to the Bat.
#2) Black Adam - Ruler of his own country and as powerful as Superman, Black Adam provides some diplomatic and physical muscle to the SSV. His strength of character makes him far easier for Lex to handle than, say, Grodd or Bialyan's current ruler. As counter to the sheer power of Superman, Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman, Black Adam makes a vital general in Lex's army.
#3) Calculator - Connected to every part of the anti-establishment meta world, the Calculator's vast network keeps the SSV informed of their constituent's actions, needs and potential threats. An extraordinary intellect matched with a dull ambition, the Calculator plays a necessary second to Lex's analysis.
#4) Deathstroke - The perfect assassin, able to stand off against the Justice League alone for a credible amount of time. Luthor's enforcer, as well as a capable strategist in his own right, Deathstroke is the supervillain's uberman.
#5) Dr. Psycho - Every society has its healers; the SSV has him. Able to provide insight into the character and motivation of their consituents and enemies, Dr. Psycho has the added capacity to counter the mental might of the Martian.
For Luthor, these are useful (and manageable) tools in his quest for global domination (which is a restructuring of current society into one more akin to his). After all, the Scarecrow, Nyssa, Grodd, Prometheus, Brother Blood, Mordru or Shiva could all easily serve as alternates, but they are not as versatile or more difficult to keep in line than the ones he chose.
The Secret 6 could easily be Luthor's "boogey man" to keep the SSV in line (anyone else find the SSV's 'vote' a mite too staged). Alternately, Mockingbird could be a past ally of Luthor's who disagrees with his vision of the world (Ra's Al Ghul, Sivana, the Contessa, Lena Luthor and Joker being but a few ... the man has burned his fair share of bridges).
Anyways, just some thoughts as we approach THE FINAL ISSUE!?!?!
From: Lauderhill, FL | Registered: Aug 2004
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Great analysis, Andy! You give good reasoning and purpose to the presence of the main Society members. I'm still not completely sold on Psycho, though. I'm still having a very hard time seeing Black Adam working side by side with him.
From: Michigan | Registered: Aug 2005
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methinks about Cheshire.....something's funny going on around her....is she really a Mockingbird? or what? I dunno....I will wait til the final issue to find out the revelations.
From: Hayward, CA | Registered: Jul 2003
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Psycho just seems like the token Wonder Woman villain. I mean they brought him back for a good story recently and basically we should never see him again.
The Cheetah on the other hand I love.
From: Tampa | Registered: Mar 2004
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If anyone gets the last issue today (I won't see mine for 3 weeks probably), spoil away the identity of Mockingbird. Either here or just a quick PM would be appreciated.
From: Utah | Registered: Jul 2003
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I don't really know what to say about this except... wow!!
Best ending to a story I have read in a long time. I didn't even like this series for the first 3 issues or so. The bloodbath I predicted didn't quite occur, but came close. This was a very exciting comic, and I think actually outdid Infinite Crisis #1 which also came out this week.
The revelation of Mockingbird didn't come as a comnplete surprise to me. But it was still an interesting twist. This ended up as my favorite of all of the lead-ins to Infinite Crisis. It did its job. I'm very excited to see more!!
From: Michigan | Registered: Aug 2005
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This series was a wild ride, and this issue ended it quite well. And end it did, more so than any other Countdown mini. The big throwdown had some incredible moments, and we got to see each of our "heroes" really step up as an individual and show why they are badass.
Deadshot vs Deathstroke - I think that was the most expected confrontation and delivered a hell of a pay off.
Chesire turned traitor and got well rewarded for it. And Gail really made me like her as a villain.
The epilouge was good, and really gave us another POV to the JLA's mindwipe solution. And seeing who walks away... the best idea for a new series to come out of this IC business!
About the only letdown for me from all of this- Mockingbird's identity. AUGH! I hate keeping track of multiple versions of a character. Sort of like multiple Earths.
From: Denver, CO | Registered: May 2004
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quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: And Pariah's dead! YAY!!!!!!!!!
For some reason I doubt that poor bastard's troubles are over...
Cheshire biting it was a bit of a surprise and the battle royal was cool. I didn't quite buy the Deathstroke/ Deadshot duel though. Deathstroke's fighting ability should've totally put him over Deadshot (he's a marksman, but not a great fighter). You'd think Deashot would go for the head at least. Just a quibble though -- I probably enjoyed this mini more than the other pre-Crisis minis.
From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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Pariah's dead? really? No more crying spells for him...As for Cheshire, what will become of hers and Roy's daughter, Lian, if Arsenal can't take care of her?
From: Adelaide, Australia | Registered: Jun 2005
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