Review of Justice League Task Force

One thing I appreciated about Justice League Task Force was its willingness to experiment with its format. The idea of shorter, 2-3 issue stories felt fresh, offering quick hits of superhero action without the need for a massive, overarching narrative. This allowed the series to explore different genres, from espionage to more introspective character studies. I also found the brief all-woman task force, featuring Wonder Woman and a female Martian Manhunter, to be ahead of its time regarding representation. The storyline touched on themes of bisexuality and homosexuality, which was bold for a mainstream superhero book in the ’90s. Even though the exploration wasn’t particularly deep, it stood out as progressive for the era and added a layer of intrigue to the series.

However, there was a lot that fell flat for me. For starters, the rotating roster of heroes often made the book feel disjointed. Without a consistent team or a clear direction, it struggled to establish a compelling core. Many of the stories, while serviceable, were forgettable, lacking the depth or emotional stakes that make for memorable superhero tales. The tie-ins to major DC events like Knightquest and Zero Hour felt more obligatory than organic, as if the series existed mainly to support other, better books. While the format of shorter arcs was refreshing, it often left little room for meaningful character development or high-stakes drama. The art and writing also varied significantly in quality, which only added to the inconsistency.