I actually liked this quite a lot, and I had been a little worried what it would be like since the Justice League and Suicide Squad are such different sorts of titles.

Before anything we get introduced to Caitlyn Snow, aka Killer Frost. It's always interesting to see how close the comics want to get to what's being put on the TV, and the movies. Parts of the TPB are definitely close to the DCTV stuff, and other parts very far away.

And while it is Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, there's also a thrid group that complicates everything for everyone. And yikes... that ending.

I got this ARC through Netgalley on behalf of DC Entertainment.

I was given a review copy of this comic by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Mild spoilers ahead, I guess.
This was an interesting read for me. It was a bit long and dramatic, but diddly darn it that doesn't have to be a bad thing. The premise is that Max Lord has gathered the OG squad to defeat Amanda Waller after the Justice League happen to be captured by Amanda and brought to Belle Reve. They end up teaming up to defeat Max and his squad to prevent him from getting the Heart of Darkness(an object that will amplify Max's abilities so he can rule the world).Then they fail and the Suicide Squad+Batman must team up to become the New Justice League after the real JL is under Max's control.
The main strength of this comic is all your favorite characters, from a bit obscure to downright famous, come together to fight evil. If you don't enjoy many DC characters and want a great plot, this may not be it for you. If you want all your characters together in one place with a decent plot, you'll be in for a treat.
The main strength seems to also be its downfall, in a sense. There are so many characters that none of them (other than maybe Amanda) are fleshed out and explored a lot. It's like they're all just there for the sake of flashy costumes and appearances. Which can be fun, but no one character really has a lot of substance. For example, I love Harley Quinn (clearly, from my profile), but she has about 10 lines of dialogue in a nearly 300 page comic. Though I think Killer Frost and Superman had a few touching moments, that's about it. This is just a fun read, with lots of action, good art, superhero shenanigans, and morally-ambiguous-costume-clad-villain/heroes.

As far as event books go, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad is pretty cool. Good art, lots of cool action spreads, introduction of a couple old characters into the Rebirth universe, and several threads laid out that will be picked up in other titles. On the flip side, it has a few key event book flaws as well: too many characters feel incidental to the story and it was several issues too long (gotta make that tie-in money!). Still, it was a fun if not substantive read.

This was actually amazing!! I have to admit that my previous experience with Suicide Squad comicbooks wasn't all that pleasant; I usually found them cliche, messy and all over the place, unoriginal and boring. This crossover event, however, was a true blessing. The characters were on point, the action sequences were really well done and beautifully executed, the artwork was very beautiful and close to my personal taste. The plot was, by far, one of the most interesting plots I've seen in a while in a DC comic book; full of twists and revelations, fast-paced and action-packed, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad is DC at its finest. At first I was a bit afraid of the power imbalance because, let's be honest, any member of the League would be able to take down the entire Squad like it's no big deal. But, I found that imbalance handled in a beautiful, believable way, which ultimately made the storyline for me.

**An ARC was provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. **

Justice League vs Suicide Squad is EPIC! Two beloved teams come together in an epic battle.. or rather a few epic battles.. and eventually they work together! I love the idea that there isn't anyone inherently good or bad. It's really about choices, circumstances and what we personally can control. People hide things for all sorts of reasons we may never even think of. For example Deadshot's daughter.. is he a criminal or a good dad? And Harley Quinn.. is she really a hero? Did she fall for the wrong guy..Joker? That is what I love about this event because each character is shown in their true colors!! Especially the love to hate Amanda Waller!! This story is bigger that just a comic story because it can reach out to the reader about things that happen in real life and it has the potential to help readers question themselves! A really good story always has life lessons and ideas that open your mind to new ideas!

This was actually surprisingly good! I had doubts in the beginning, but I actually enjoyed this one. It's super long, but there is some fun character development (I really enjoyed Killer Frost, although the original Suicide Squad characters are a bit lacking) and I enjoyed the art style and writing. One of the most successful DC works I've read recently.

I know it’s cliché but what drew me in first was the art work. I felt like Jason Fabok and Tony Daniel did a great job in creating these amazing eye catching shots that just pulled you into the story even more. The details, colors, and clarity worked well with the story Joshua Williamson built in this graphic novel.

Speaking of the story. I didn’t feel like if you had little to no familiarity that you could easily pick this up and grasp all of the context and nuances of the stories and characters. If you go in not knowing who these people are, how they became the superheroes or villains that the story revolves around you will either not appreciate or completely grasp it all; you may even end up feeling confused as to what Williamson was trying to convey.

Despite it being JUSTICE LEAGUE versus Suicide Squad I felt there was more focus on the latter than the former or even a balance between the two so maybe in future issues will see that happen. I think I was just surprised because the Justice League movie is coming out and assumed this was being released to coincide with the marketing of the movie, you know to create more interest in it. It actually would’ve been better served to come out closer to Suicide Squad but since it doesn’t seem to have a lot to do with either movie I guess it doesn’t matter.

One of the things I felt Williamson did a great job fleshing out is the moral issues these characters, at least the Justice League, faces which put some heart into the plot. He played up the chemistry and personality quirks between the characters which brought out their humanity. Seeing Killer Frost given such a prominent role was intriguing especially as her screen time got beefed up quite a bit on Flash as she battled her good/evil side.

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           This is the first major cross over of two of the biggest action heroes and villains I have seen in the rebirth genre.  This is the one to read, The JUSTICE LEAGUE the best heroes out there and the SUICIDE SQUAD  the best villains out there . When they clash it is EPIC .
     The story is based on when the justice league is captured and in need of help . Enter the SUICIDE Squad to do what they need to do . There are some epic fight scenes between them . I cheered for each of them but when it came to WONDER WOMAN  and HARLEY QUINN. I was at a loss of words . I really wanted both of them to come out on top but alas only one could win but not going to tell you. But when push comes to shove . Can they come together and work as a team to help thwart the evil  Maxwell Lord and his evil minions that he has mind control over . Will they survive and will they win against the evil ones . 
  I have been a Justice league fan for a long time  and I fell in love with the Suicide Squad when they were introduced . So when I  found out they were going to battle in the newest rebirth . I was doing a happy dance . The authors didn't disappoint this girl . Each story was well written and the graphics are awesome . They remind me a bit of old school colours with a punch to bring them up to date . 
   I couldn't put done this  graphic novel down , I know it is a comic but this girl loves all things comic and so wasn't disappointed . Each and every story gave me goose bumps and had me cheering for each and every character I love . I had this novel read in a couple of hours cause I was so hooked . This is a great addition to anyone who loves comics and loves the JUSTICE LEAGUE  or THE SUICIDE SQUAD . You will want this book to add to your collection .

JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD is a comic book fan's dream, created by a slew of favorite writers and artists. Some comics never live up to their eye-popping covers, but JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD lives up to every tantalizing thing hinted at on the cover. There are so many things going on in this book but, amazingly, they all manage to work. As a Suicide Squad fan, I think this book helps define the group a little. In JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD, you have classic superheroes, antiheroes, villains, and something in-between. The members of Task Force X are used to being knocked around, ridiculed by good guys and bad guys alike, but in JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD the slightly preachy superheroes see what's worse than the current Suicide Squad.

Because JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD has what seems like a cast of thousands, I once again had to keep my DC Comics encyclopedia close by while navigating this book. This is the first time I've read a story involving Maxwell Lord. This is actually a good book for readers new to these supervillains, because their histories are explained. In JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD, Lord is a megalomaniacal zealot with far- reaching goals. Amanda Waller's sins of the past come back to haunt her when Maxwell Lord recruits her previous Suicide Squad for carrying out his dastardly plans. It's often hard to tell exactly what Lord's endgame is, apart from causing a terrifying level of worldwide chaos and getting revenge on Waller. Whether Suicide Squad newbie Killer Frost becomes a tool for good or evil, factors heavily in how things get resolved.

JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD is a tour-de-force of metahuman madness and Machiavellian supervillains. A private tete-a-tete between Batman and Lobo, after the dust clears, promises future stories with strange bedfellows. As Amanda Waller walks out on Maxwell Lord at the end of JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD, readers like me are left to wonder -- what exactly is Task Force XI? In "Epilogue: The Cost", Rob Williams and Spurrier show a different side to Amanda Waller, rather than the cold and monstrous one she normally presents. There is no miraculous redemption for Amanda, but it's fascinating to see what can level such a steely persona.

I wasn't a huge fan of this comic. I liked it and it was enjoyable but it just not my style. I'm not a huge fan of comics, I suppose. It just didn't catch my attention.

I really enjoyed the action of this comic. The fight scenes were fun and it is always cool to see a bunch of favorite characters interacting. I think Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn were my favorite, Harley had me laughing. I did find the art style a little chaotic at times so it felt like there was so much to look at it made my head hurt a little. And there were so many flashback scenes that I just found really frustrating. I get that they were needed as backstory but it happened like 4 times within a period of a few pages and it was just too much. Overall though, I really enjoyed this. I always have a bit of a weak spot for superheroes and I can't help but hope for Amanda Waller to get her comeuppance once and for all, oh my goodness what a terrible person. I know that may not happen since the story would basically be over at that point but even so, I just want to see her lose. That is part of the fun and I liked the moments where everyone worked together and finally began to understand each other, at least a little bit. Fun superhero action, what more could you want.

I knew that at some point this going to happen! I liked the art, the horrifying and sad times of the plot!

Justice League vs. Suicide Squad offers pretty much exactly what you would expect from the title. Two teams fighting, while a diabolical third party operates behind the scenes manipulating everyone toward a crazy global threat. It's a pretty standard superhero team versus superhero villain/anti-hero team book, and Jason Fabok's artwork sure is pretty (even in the low-res digital review copy I read). The biggest flaw here is that Maxwell Lord, a telepath with chronic nosebleeds, is a pretty boring villain. On the bright side, the Wonder Woman/Harley Quinn sisterhood is dynamite - what do we need to do to get an on-going team-up series for these two?

It's refreshing to read a self-contained "event" series that doesn't need 800 supporting titles to divvy up plot points, wrap up loose ends, or act as a platform to launch a slew of new #1s. Bonus points to the writing team for not going the route of "long-time hero is actually a Nazi!" trope either. Collected here are the previously published core issues of Justice League vs. Suicide Squad 1-6, and the tie-in on-going series issues of Justice League 12-13, and Suicide Squad 8-10. This was a fine and fun done-in-one collection.

[Note: I received an advanced copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.]

A fun story that did a very good job of showcasing both teams in interesting ways. Usually these types of books end up being disappointing, made only because of some sort of editorial mandate, but Justice League vs. Suicide Squad flowed well as a story and didn't feel like a break from continuity that didn't really matter. I enjoyed the twists and turns the story took and that the characters all felt strong and dynamic.

This shouldn’t really be a thing. I mean, forget the Justice League, Superman alone could take out the Suicide Squad! In fact, any one member of the League could do it - Wonder Woman, Flash, Batman (most of the SS are Batman rogues anyway). The Green Lantern rings are among the most powerful weapons in the DCU! So yeah, the premise is significantly flawed to begin with.

But don’t worry because hack writer Joshua Williamson compounds this garbage with contrivance: apparently the Justice League have only just realised Suicide Squad/Task Force X is a thing and they want to stop them. Even though the Squad have been around for years and Rebirth is supposedly a return to canon, it’s also kind of a starting point… I don’t know why I try and make sense of trash like this. It’s a flaming hot mess as usual!

Williamson and co. spend nearly 300 pages (overlong by half) throwing characters at one another in a pointless, unoriginal and uninteresting fashion constructed around a stereotypical “bad guy wants to take over the world” plot. Maybe drooling idiots with barely double digit IQs reading the speech bubbles with their fingers might find this entertaining but I feel like most people will be as deeply bored as I was.

All the book made me realise was how little I care about Amanda Waller and Killer Frost (who are what the story turns out to be centred around) and how few quality epic villains DC have. Max Lord, Eclipso? Nope. Like the other Rebirth crossover book, Night of the Monster Men, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad is utter drivel from start to finish.

But I’m smiling as I type this because this book marks the end of a foolishly self-imposed months-long journey through DC’s Rebirth line. AAAAAAHHHHHHH IT’S FINALLY OVERRRR!!! I do appreciate DC giving me access to dozens of their books but it’s like throwing open the doors to a dodgy Vegas buffet and saying you can have all you can eat; most of it is tasteless, unappetising diarrhea fuel so it’s not the treat it looks like at first!

I’m gonna stick with Tom King’s Batman and Scott Snyder’s All-Star Batman - the only two Rebirth titles I enjoyed. TWO!! - and I might check out the one or two new Rebirth books coming out later in the year (Batwoman might be ok?) but I’m basically done with Rebirth. THANK. FUCK. FOR THAT! And I don’t recommend trudging through Rebirth to anyone either. Time for some adult beverages - I think I’ve earned it. Cheers, everyone!

This was an incredibly brutal graphic novel, but what more could you ask for when you get TWO Suicide Squads and the Justice League in one series? There is so much going on, and I am loathe to post any spoilers and give the amazing story away. Pick up this book. That is all.

Oh, Lobo is in this series.

While these to teams (Justice League and Suicide Squad) are so busy duking it out bad guy Maxwell Lord is quietly taking over, but will the two teams realize it in time and learn to work together to take out Maxwell, or will Maxwell slip through their collective fingers again, and where is the caped crusader during all of this?

This was one hero, action and suspense filled Graphic Novel. I have said this before, I never read comics as a kid and boy was I deprived. So I am also making up for lost time, and these are the best they are awesome and with DC's rebirth series I haven't missed out on anything since they are starting over from the beginning and also giving back stories on characters, these are the greatest and I can't wait for the next one to come out.

I thought this one might be a bad idea: more heroes-fight-heroes-until-badder-villain-arrives, which doesn't always go so well. In this case, it works, largely because of the character development that happens throughout the story. This new version of Killer Frost is off to a great start, and is the biggest hook to the book. The other characters are, for the most part, nicely and distinctly written.

The story itself is mostly a treat, although the League's immediate desire to fight the Squad only sort of makes sense. There's a bit of “because comics” here, where we don't have time for conversation or understanding. The arrival of a surprise villain is, well, a welcome surprise. The Trevor-focused issue only sort of works. It's a nice way to capture on-the-ground fallout, but it's a little confusing.

The event stands on its own – it doesn't read like a prelude or require 50 other issues to make sense. It does set up some new storylines, and it's done engagingly. This one probably isn't a must-read, but it's a very fun crossover.

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An incredibly meaty volume with plenty of action, story and quips! A fantastic Vs episode and I can;t wait to see more in the future.