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averylwc's review against another edition
5.0
Why’d this have to make me like the elongated man???
But seriously, a new light rendered to the DC universe and a really good ending
But seriously, a new light rendered to the DC universe and a really good ending
dreaming_ace's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good graphic novel exploring the complexities of what it means to be a superhero. Though not having much background for this particular moment in the DC universe I don't think I had the whole emotional response others would have. I think if these are your characters this is really powerful and moving, but I felt a bit like the interloper who comes to the family event when everything goes boom but does not understand what led up to it.
hakimbriki's review against another edition
2.0
I've been meaning to read Identity Crises for quite a while, somehow being sure that I would love it. The idea of a whodunit set in the DC Universe written by a crime author was very exciting, and I like books where heroes face real life situations.
Who killed the wife of the Elongated Man ? Who is chasing our heroes' loved ones ? Why on earth are we dealing with so many secondary characters ? Who knew Captain Boomerang and The Calculator were still operational ?
Ehhh. The story stars off quite well. Meltzer sets up an interesting mystery - How does the villain get in, kill Sue Dibney without leaving a single trace? This keeps us intrigued until... it all falls apart. The plot development is clumsy and completely vapid, and the attempts at shock value lack substance (Using rape as a plot device ?)
More importantly, the resolution is a big letdown. The motive of the killer seems idiotic, especially after such a long build-up.
Despite the good character drama and emotion, I found Identity Crisis to be disappointing, morose, depressing and -sorry to say- pointless.
Who killed the wife of the Elongated Man ? Who is chasing our heroes' loved ones ? Why on earth are we dealing with so many secondary characters ? Who knew Captain Boomerang and The Calculator were still operational ?
Ehhh. The story stars off quite well. Meltzer sets up an interesting mystery - How does the villain get in, kill Sue Dibney without leaving a single trace? This keeps us intrigued until... it all falls apart. The plot development is clumsy and completely vapid, and the attempts at shock value lack substance (Using rape as a plot device ?)
More importantly, the resolution is a big letdown. The motive of the killer seems idiotic, especially after such a long build-up.
Despite the good character drama and emotion, I found Identity Crisis to be disappointing, morose, depressing and -sorry to say- pointless.
sayre_94's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Several heroes are killed, and it’s eventually revealed that it is the Atoms ex-wife killing these people.
nocturnal14's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
addy_marie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
i_have_no_process's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
A worthwhile read. Something about this book always felt as though it could have been an all-time great if it had navigated its subject matter just a bit more deftly.
ptothelo's review against another edition
5.0
amazing amazing amazing
i haven't been a huge DC person but i really enjoyed this series, the precursor to 52. The Father's Day "episode" was one of the most heartbreaking things I've read/seen. And so was the revelation of who killed Sue and why.
i haven't been a huge DC person but i really enjoyed this series, the precursor to 52. The Father's Day "episode" was one of the most heartbreaking things I've read/seen. And so was the revelation of who killed Sue and why.
lornbr's review against another edition
2.0
Uma historia clássica da DC, só serviu para me mostrar o quanto eu não gosto da DC.
Os herois/vilões da DC são meio piadas pra mim, não sei porque, arcos isolados são legais 'Queda do Morcego' e outros spinoff.
E olha que a historia até tem um 'plot twist' interessante, foi o universo que não chamou minha atenção mesmo.
Os herois/vilões da DC são meio piadas pra mim, não sei porque, arcos isolados são legais 'Queda do Morcego' e outros spinoff.
E olha que a historia até tem um 'plot twist' interessante, foi o universo que não chamou minha atenção mesmo.