Matt Sautman's Reviews > Elseworlds: Justice League, Vol. 3

I sense that the Elseworld series is not for everyone, but the creativity that goes into these stories is fantastic. Although the opening story arc, The Origin of Magic, suffers from frequent point of view shifts that could have been better framed to guide readers through the arc’s muddled opening, by the final issue the arc regains it focus. Flashpoint, no relation to the event that started the New 52, is fine. However, the other remaining stories are what sealed the rating for me. The third story follows Batmite and Mr. Mxyzptlk fighting across the DC multiverse. The fourth focuses on a reality where all men but Superman and Lex Luthor die, making the story a critique of masculinity and an exploration of motherhood. The final story is an Arabian Nights inspired take on the Green Lantern that features incredible art on par with what I’ve seen in The Sandman series. My love of these last three stories is strong enough to outshine my other criticisms for me.