Honestly, I would be done with this title if it weren't for the Shazam! back-up stories.
Johns juggles way too many sub-plots in this issue. To wit, we've got the Atom working as a spy for the Justice League of America (JLA) and apparently carrying around secrets beyond just that one, we've got someone who knows that Bruce is Batman and that he had the kryptonite ring and who arranged to have it stolen and given to Despero, we've got Despero attacking the League for unknown reasons related possibly to revenge, and we've got Martian Manhunter apparently not wanting the League to know that he took down Despero. We've also got the Atom commenting on the looming war, though it's unclear if she knows about that from her work with the JLA or from whatever other secrets that she's holding. It's all just a bit...much. Two or three of these sub-plot running at the same time could be interesting, but all of them at once just feels hurried, like Johns is trying to clear the decks before another reboot or something. (God forbid.)
Meanwhile, the Shazam! back-up story nears its conclusion, as we learn that Black Adam wasn't the young boy that we saw in the last installment, but instead the boy's uncle who murdered him to be the sole possessor of the Wizard's power. It's an emotional story and one that makes you realize how dangerous (and sadly twisted) Black Adam is. I can't wait to see how it ends. But, after it does, if Billy and the kids leave this title, I'm starting to doubt that I'll still be getting it.
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