This is one of my favourite Christmas comics. It features Superman, whom I adore, stars what I think is the best line-up of the JLA ever, and has art from Arthur Adams and Ian Churchill, two of my favourite over-the-top superhero artists.
It's also a timely piece of reading, or perhaps would have been last Christmas too. Superman is pondering the decision of the American People to elect Lex Luthor as President. The comparison was brought up numerous times last year after the Orange Man was elected, but it rings a bit false for me. 45 is so obviously a puppet of a much more sinister manipulator, whereas Luthor is actually the brains of his own operation. I think I'd have a hard time saying which is worse, though.
This issue is a "jam" issue, in that each 3-4 page vignette is illustrated by a different artist. It demonstrates quite nicely the way that the Man of Steel can translate through a number of different styles, from Liefeld's early-Image to Wieringo's Manga-meets-Disney. And the issue also highlights an oft-forgotten side of Clark's personality - his sense of humour. Each of the presents he bestows upon the JLA are amusing in a way particular to each member. Except Wonder Woman's, which perhaps betrays Clark's deeper feelings for her than for the others.
Welcome to Christmas at the Giant Box of Comics! To be continued.
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