#ginny hex

I finally started reading the new Young Justice by Brian Michael Bendis and @patrickgleasonart , and I love it! So naturally I had to try and make lego versions of the team (specifically their YJ forms)

In the first row is Impulse, Robin, and Superboy, and in the second is Ginny Hex, Teen Lantern, Wonder Girl, and Princess Amethyst. All these figures are purist customs.

Yes, I know Superboy and Wonder Girl have leather jackets, but I don't have any good torsos for that.

YOUNG JUSTICE #1 written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON AMETHYST variant cover by TBD IMPULSE variant cover by TBC ROBIN variant cover by TBD SUPERBOY variant cover by TBD WONDER GIRL variant cover by TBD blank variant cover available Superboy! Wonder Girl! Robin! Impulse! Amethyst! They’re all united in YOUNG JUSTICE #1, the debut issue of a brand-new series that also introduces new heroes Teen Lantern and Jinny Hex! When the nightmare dimension known as Gemworld invades Metropolis, these teen heroes reunite to deal with the situation—but they’re shocked to discover the battle may be the key to the return of Conner Kent, a.k.a. Superboy! This mix of fan favorites and new legacy heroes will be the center point for some of the biggest goings-on at DC! As if that weren’t enough, Bendis reunites with all-star artist Patrick Gleason (SUPERMAN, ACTION COMICS, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) to bring the new heroes of DC’s Wonder Comics to life! ON SALE 01.09.19 $4.99 US | 40 PAGES FC | RATED T+ This issue will ship with seven covers. Please see the order form for details. Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.

1. Young Justice return and Champions relaunch...this is going to be a great year for teen superheroes.

2. First young Hex lady was Ginny, then Jenny, now Jinny...pick a name and stick to it, will you?!

3. That being said HELL YEAH YOUNG JUSTICE IS BACK!

Young Justice #3 by Brian Michael Bendis and Patrick Gleason

 The issue opens with the adorable and heartwarming reunion between Conner and Bart.

Bart is so small compared to Conner! It makes sense as Conner is clearly growing into his Kryptonian physique – he’s not quite at Geoff Johns-Teen Titans level but he’s on his way.

Conner informs Bart that they are on Gemworld and “I top to bottom love it here.”

“Are you – are you…a farmer?”

“I’m a Kent. I’ve always been a farmer. Well, half of me.”

So Conner is aware of both sides of his heritage – will Clark and Lois remember him?

The reunion is cut short by the arrival of Carnelian of the Royal Court.

Bart is ordered away from “that Gem farmer”. Does Carnelian seriously not recognize the “S” symbol?

Carnelian accuses Bart of trespassing, and “by the word and law of the great Dark Lord Opal, you will come with us”.

Bart reminds Carnelian of the recent invasion of Earth and, as King of Earth, he’s placing Carnelian under arrest.

A flustered Carnelian is quite confused by Bart’s taunting. Bart’s ready to throw down but Conner surrenders?! Bart is tazed into unconsciousness.

We flashback to “New Mexico. S.T.A.R. Labs Secret Laboratory Complex. The Constellation. Then.”

Conner, in the traditional jeans and black t-shirt combo, battles a creature.

STAR Labs invites Conner inside for a de-brief but he returns to Smallville – school is in session.

Instead of listening to the teacher, Conner is searching for news on the alien creature.

The teacher mentions “madness” and Conner agrees: “It’s madness that I’m sitting here when there’s so much other stuff that needs to be done. I’m only here because half of my DNA was – well, I see it now. It’s crazy! But hey! It’s what I had to do to get to this point. Now that I’m here though…I gotta go. It’s been an absolute pleasure. You are completely kick-ass at your job and everyone here says it. Stacy, I’ll text you. You know, if I can.”

Stacy is a girl in the class with an obvious crush on Conner.

Conner leaves the class and flies(!) off in plain sight of the teacher and students.

Um, I’m pretty sure Conner would be more cautious about flying in sight of the school. He is living with Ma and Pa Kent, who have no super-powers to protect themselves if it becomes known to the general population that young Kents = Kryptonians.

Conner returns to STAR Labs and demands answers. Dr. Glory says “no can do” and reminds him to “respect the law of the land”.

Conner announces “It just so happens that today was the day I decided I don’t care about all the rules.”

Conner proceeds to storm into the lab, encountering an energy beam that transports him to Gemworld.

Conner may be perceived as acting like a punk for rampaging through STAR Labs but Bendis did remind readers of Conner being the product of mad scientists. I’m sure he has empathy for other creatures being created/contained in labs.

We’re back in the present – Carnelian asks Conner why “the confused, sparkling earth boy” thought Conner would be “a concern”. He wants to know if Conner is an Earthen, a Kryptonian, or both?

Conner’s explanation is interrupted by the arrival of his wife and son?!

Bart: “First the beard, now this!”

Bart speaks for us all!

I’m not quite sure how marrying Conner and giving him a child goes along with the “de-aged/back to the basics” approach of Young Justice.

Honestly, I wouldn’t get too attached to the wife or son. The odds aren’t good they’ll be around after the initial arc.

The wife and son do explain why Conner wasn’t throwing himself into the earlier fight – not a good idea to draw attention to yourself when you have civilian dependents.

How long has Conner been on Gemworld?

The rest of Young Justice – minus Conner and Bart – are in the prison pits of the Castle Opal.

Robin does a status check on his teammates. Cassie states the Teen Lantern is “nine years old”? Maybe they should call her “Child Lantern”?

Ginny is rather salty about the situation. I can’t blame her.

Cassie apologizes to the group, blaming her loss of control on their current predicament. Tim states no one is to blame. Ginny and Amethyst violently disagree: “Reality itself is falling apart, I’m the only one who knows or can do anything about it, and I’m stuck down here. I totally blame her.”

Another excellent issue. For every answer, we receive more questions. Still no TimKon reunion. Boo!

Loved the Conner flashback section – it reminded me of his Metropolis Kid/Hawaii days. As for the wife and child…if they survive past the initial arc, I will be shocked!