The DC comics universe has been through one hell of a rebirth. The Dark Knights Metal series has concluded. The entire landscape of the multiverse has been laid to waste. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo literally busted open the seams of the entire universe by breaking down the unbreakable Source Wall. Leaving us and our heroes with many questions. Like what lies out there beyond the wall? What possible new allies will we find? What great new threats await Earth’s mightiest heroes? Oh, wait this is suppose to be DC not Marvel, my bad.

What comes after fire and destruction is resurrection, new growth and discovery. Out of the literal fires of the eternal forge four new teams of heroes emerge to answer the many questions of the newly expansive cosmos. In the final pages of Dark Knights Metal #6 Batman gathers all his friends for a dinner celebration of life but also a declaration of change.

A shake up is coming to four of DC’s biggest title books including Justice League, Justice League of America (canceled as of April), Titans and the younger Teen Titans. Snyder is quoted saying that Brainiac will advise our heroes to form new alliances to handle the coming onslaught of new threats to our little corner of the expanding multiverse.

These new team ups might seem a little odd coupleish or quirky at first glance but I’m sure Snyder and team have their reasons. I’ve looked at each team and thought what could they possibly have in common? Why would they put such volatile combinations together in hopes that they would save anyone other than themselves? Some are even a little comical in their lineups.

I’m inviting you to stick around and explore these four new teams with me and examine their possible strengths and weaknesses. At the very end of this article I’m going to make you play Batman and choose 1 team to be your Justice League, so you better pay attention. Stay with me as we take a closer look at the four new teams heading into DC’s big summer event No Justice.

Team Mystery: Superman, Starfire, Martian Manhunter, Sinestro and Starro

The first team I present to you is Team Mystery; and yes that name says it all. It’s a scratch your head “WTF” kind of moment as you examine more closely the members of this team. Other than all of them being aliens they don’t have much in common at all. Superman and Martian Manhunter are founding members of the Justice League so sure they make a whole lot of sense. Adding in Starfire for some more muscle and a much needed feminine approach to this very masculine team was a brilliant idea. I can even see Sinestro having something to contribute with his decades of experience in space. The only piece of the puzzle I don’t get as of yet is Starro. I mean can Starro even talk or speak English? What possible contribution will “it” make to the team? I don’t want to assume Starro’s gender at this point. I will be very interested to see the direction they take this former space villain with this team. Could this be your new Justice League?

Team Wisdom: The Flash, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Atom and Robin (specified as Damian Wayne)

The second team up today is Team Wisdom; I’m not really seeing the “wisdom” of this roster. Again starting out with 2 founding members of the Justice League seems to be a good place to start. With this team we get Flash and Cyborg heading up the squad. Then throw in everyone’s favorite wild card Harley Quinn plus the new Atom Ryan Choi. The most interesting choice in this team for me is Robin or more specifically Damian Wayne. Who do I need to bribe to get a panel where Harley is holding out her arms keeping Damian away while he swings wildly at her? This is a scene that must happen. Someone needs to put Batman’s heir apparent in his place and I’m hoping being part of this team will humble and mature him enough to come back and lead a more productive version of the Teen Titans. Vic, Barry and Ryan bring some big brains to this team, but I wouldn’t rule out Harley just yet. She has proven time and time again that she is much more than she seems. Is Team Wisdom your new Justice League?

Team Wonder: Wonder Woman, Raven, Doctor Fate, Zatanna and Etrigan the Demon

Next team I want to examine is a very powerful team indeed! Team Wonder is no wonder anymore and of course it is being led by its namesake Wonder Woman. As the only full fledged Justice League member of this team it is no wonder they paired her up with some extremely potent allies. This is not a team you would want to meet in a dark solar system. There isn’t a member of this team that couldn’t take you out and make you disappear. With the expanding multiverse it only makes sense that this new team is going to face new bad guys the likes of which we have never seen or could even have imagined. They are the mystical, the magical and the legendary. Wonder Woman leads with her obvious wisdom and strength. Dr Fate brings a wide variety of the mystical arts as well does Zatanna and Raven. The wild card of this team is really the Demon known as Etrigan. Originally found in Gotham teaming up numerous times with Batman, Etrigan has proven himself a valuable ally. Once only a minor Justice League member, he has now been called up to the majors. Is this what your new Justice League looks like?

Team Entropy: Batman, Lobo, Lex Luthor, Beast Boy, and Deathstroke

Some say I saved the best team for last. Team Entropy for me is the most confusing match up of them all. Batman spearheads this team and Entropy is a great name for this unruly group. Entropy is defined as a lack of order or predictability; the gradual decline into disorder. Well that just about covers what everyone on this team is really good at. Lex Luthor and Batman will try to bring order and no doubt fight over who is in charge. Lobo and Beast Boy will be the comedic relief on this all too serious team. Deathstroke is the wild card of this team for me. Not really sure what his role will be other than to keep up guessing as to where his allegiance lies. He’s always quick to jump ship to the winning team; even with his brief stint as a hero in the series Deathstroke Defiance. Who do you think will be the first member of the team to tell Beast Boy to shut the hell up? I’m taking wagers on this. Is this what your new Justice League will look like?



Now that I’ve given you an insiders view into these four new No Justice teams you have enough information to make an informed decision as to which team you would choose to be your new Justice League. I’ve asked some of my friends and colleagues this question and here is what they have to say.

“I would have to say Team Entropy. Team Mystery seems boring, a bunch of boy scouts and a psychotic space star fish…what the F? Poor Starfire. Team Wisdom has too many big personalities, Damian is a junior serial killer and Harley is certifiable. Team Wonder is a close second with those 3 lady badasses; however I look bad in purple. In the end…I am Batman, so I need to side with Batman. Sure Lex and Beast Boy will drive me nuts and Deathstroke scares the poo out of me, but at least I know Lobo will bring the beers.”-@Danger_Doran “I would pick Team Wonder. Even though I’m a HUGE Flash fan, I love the magic based characters of the DCU, and getting Doctor Fate and Zatanna on one team is outstanding…The rest of this fantastic team is a bonus.”-@SilverAgedEd “I haven’t finished metal yet, so I have no dog in the fight. LETS GO TEAM CAP! Though on looks alone I do like the red team (minus Damian).”-@GeronimoGagel “Team Flash all the way!”-@Words_for_sale “I am going No Justice Team Entropy just because it is least like the OG justice league. And I like Deathstroke, but overall I think this mash up that DC is doing is pretty stupid. It really appears on the surface like they are grasping at straws lets throw as much shit at the wall and see if anything sticks.” -@stephenmcgauley

As for my choice? I am choosing Team Wisdom! I never rule out the big brains and the little bit (Damian). Some problems just can’t be solved by punching or casting a spell and the intellectual masterminds are going to save the day. Also I am a huge advocate of Harley and I think this girl can/will do some big things. Look for Team Wisdom to surprise you. -@geeky_goddess01

After hearing all those persuasive arguments for which team would make the best new Justice League it’s time for you to weigh in and give Snyder and DC’s creative team something to think about. Cast your vote here and let your opinions be heard. Which team would you choose?

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