Top 5 'Justice League' Graphic Novels To Read Before DC Comics Special On CW!

By Jorge Solis j.solis@mstarsnews.com | Jan 18, 2016 03:00 PM EST

Warner Bros. will soon release an all-new footage of the super-hero team, Justice League, in their DC Comics Special. Before the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie, this is the perfect opportunity to check up on The Man of Steel, The Dark Knight, and more in the best Justice League graphic novels.  

As we previously mentioned, DC Films Presents: Dawn of the Justice League presents a preview of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (in theaters March 25), a sneak peek at the upcoming Wonder Woman movie (starring Gal Gadot) and the world premiere an all-new trailer for Suicide Squad (out Aug. 5). In the Dawn of Justice movie, when one hero isn't enough to save the day, all the men and women of the DC Universe stand together against an incoming evil reign of terror. 

Check out the top 5 Justice League graphic novels you should read right now:

5) Wonder Woman Vol. 1: Blood

Collecting the first six  issues of the New 52, writer Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang present Diana Prince as she discovers the secret behind her shocking family heritage.In a race against time, Princess Diana must protects a mortal woman pregnant with the child of Zeus. The future of Olympus is in her hands. 

4) Superman/Batman Vol. 1

In the President's chair, Lex Luthor will not at nothing as he continues his manhunt to bring down the Kryptonian alien. Writer Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush)and artist Ed McGuinness (Avengers vs. X-Men) present Public Enemies, which feature the Man of Steel and the caped crusader on the run as wanted fugitives. Not only do they have to prove their innocence, there is a huge meteor hurtling across space.

3) Batman/Superman Vol. 1: Cross World

Writer Greg Pak (Storm) and artist Jae Lee ( The Dark Tower) introduce readers how Batman and Superman meet for the first time in the New 52 Universe. In this reboot of their origin story, Clark Kent happens to be young and brash, while Bruce Wayne is highly suspicious of everyone. Though they have different views, it's their friendship that will unite them. 

2) Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

A landmark achievement in the comic book medium that could have only come from writer Frank Miller (Sin City) and  artist Klaus Janson (Hearts of Darkness). Now old and retired, Bruce Wayne finds himself in trouble with the law after putting on the cape and cowl again. Ordered by President Ronald Reagan, Superman has to put a stop to the caped crusader once and for all.  

1) Justice League Vol. 1: Origin 

Though they have never met, The Flash, the Green Lantern, Cyborg, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman have to work together to save the world. But with butting heads and personalities clashing, will they destroy each other first. Writer Geoff Johns (Batman: Earth One) and superstar artist Jim Lee (X-Men) put together DC's finest for the first time in the New 52. 

DC Films Presents: Dawn of the Justice League airs Tuesday, January 19 on the CW at 9:30pm. 

Readers, which Justice League graphic novel are you interested in?

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