The Jurassic League #1 capitalizes on Dinosaur Fever with Campy Fun
Imagine if the Justice League members were reimagined as dinosaurs. Although the idea sounds absurd, it works in D.C. Comics #1, The Jurassic League #1.
Justice League members Batman and Wonder Woman are given a dinosaur makeover in the first issue. The comic miniseries is written by Juan Daniel Warren Johnson and features Juan Gedeon as the artist, Juan Gedeon as the writer, colourist Mike Spicer and Ferran Delgado as the letterer. The publication of The Jurassic League, just weeks before the Jurassic World Dominion movie, is timely, whether it was intentional or not.
Dinosaurs should be revered and feared in their natural form. We are so far from understanding their co-existence that we find them a novelty in entertainment. In thought-provoking, campy films, Jurassic Park is all about dinosaurs. Superheroes are also popular because of similar reasons. Comic superhero stories have always had profundity in their central conceit, which revolved around campy heroic antics. Mixing up the campy goofiness found in romantic dinosaur tales and superhero tales seems like a good way for a modern comic.
There are many ways that this comic could have become a disaster. The Jurassic League #1 is a marvellous funny creator team.
This roaringly good series’ first instalment leans towards self-aware humour when it introduces our dinosaur protagonists in B.C.E. As DC’s most prominent superheroes, and the Jurassic era is now over. The prehistoric T-rex Bat Walker, a T-rex T-rex Bat Walker, hunts down the Jokerzard in Growltham City’s dark outskirts. Blackmantasaurus threatens the dino-Aquaman hero of the seas in a battle below the water. Trymyscira’s Princess Diana, an analogue Wonderdon, dreams of forming a team with superheroes, imagining a secure future for her fellow Triceratops. The alien brontosaurus Supersaur, an alien-themed dinosaur who assists and protects homo sapiens in Metraaaghpolis, rounds out this introduction to the saurian-themed universe.
The comic plays to their familiar characters and backstories through four segments that spotlight each of our four heroes. The names of the heroes are revealed by large fonts that explode on the page. This is a nod to the nostalgia of old Gold/Silver Age comics. The comic embraces this nostalgia throughout. It is an old-school style that combines the sincere with the absurd to create a whole-hearted, fun comic.
Media like Jurassic Park, Night at the Museum and the hilarious “Dinosaurs” television series portray dinosaurs as formidable yet humorous creatures. The Jurassic League is a mix of gory ferocity and cartoonish comedy that will delight readers.
The darker side of the story is when Bat Walker, a carnivorous bat, engages in a bloody fight with Jokerzard, his sworn enemy. Readers will be shocked by the gruesome violence and heart-wrenching flashbacks that reimagine Batman’s legendary origins. Like Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films, the comic shows the brutal side of these beasts. Superstar is a comic that focuses on lighthearted moral goodness. The Jurassic League #1 reveals the personalities of its different heroes in a way that helps to understand their characters.
The comic is a visual representation of the fast-moving prey and predators. Close-framed panels enhance the grandeur of this space. These aesthetics are energetic and soothing. They also reflect the diverse emotional tones that underpin each character’s stories.
Aside from the brilliant superhero-as-dinosaur redesigns, some of the most impressive art lies in the settings. Mike Spicer’s colourist splashes the sunset with twilight colours as Bat Walker stealthily hunts down his adversary. The detailed underwater panels featuring Aquaman and Blackmantasauras make a splash with vibrant, bold colours. The all-female island of Trymyscira adopts elements from Wonder Woman comics to transform them into Stone Age-appropriate products. The comic’s cinematic quality is enhanced by the beautiful colour palette and tiny details.
The Jurassic League #1 reflects the creators’ love for the material. The creators are passionate about the dinosaur theme and put a lot of love into every detail. This is evident in the comics’ sparse dialogue and storytelling art. These superheroes are well-known and have been retold in comics and films. This comic will have you enjoying the familiarity of the characters and storylines while also enjoying the unexpected twists that challenge the established. This comic is a labour of love that reinvents the wheel while not completely ignoring the source material.
Jurassic World Dominion will be bringing back the original core members of the film that started the franchise. The Jurassic League reflected on the past when superheroes yelled out their names in SFX that would rock the world. You can travel back to the days of comics, where heart and camp are displayed in equal measures. The Jurassic League #1 will rock your world.
