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ngallion's review against another edition
3.0
This is the kind of comic event that seems to be planned around cool moments, ideas, and visuals rather than a clear, coherent story. DC is capable of stories that are way better than this so this one is ultimately pretty disappointing.
kadu_1516's review
adventurous
dark
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sayre_94's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
We learn about how the universe constantly is attacked, and reborn. The latest being New 52. However, the Anti-Monitor has a new plan to destroy everything. This time involving Darkseid. Darkseid sends all his best warriors to prep the eradication of Earth. Mr. Miracle searches for the JLA because he knows they are the only shot they have against Darkseid and the Anti-Monitor. To search for anwsers to defeat the villains, the League steals the Mobius Chair. Batman sits on it and becomes a god. Batman and Lantern search the multiverse for the key. Meanwhile, the league fights Darkseid and Anti-Monitor. Superman and Lex search Apokalips. Superman is corrupted. Flash is taken over by the Black Racer. Batman finds the anwser on Qward. Darkseid is killed. With this, the league members become gods. The remaining members seek out The Crime Syndicate for help. Superman now is fighting Wonder Woman, but Batman interupts and talks sense into Superman. The Anti-Monitor arrives once again, this time to take the Mobius Chair. Steve Trevor is kidnapped by Grail. Superwoman gives birth to a boy. Lex arrives, leading a army of parademons against Anti-Monitor. Superman is back to normal. Ultraman is killed. Steve Trevor returns, this time as the god of the anit-life. He kills Anti-Monitor. The Black Racer kills Jessica Cruz. The baby is turned into a new version of Darkseid. Grail is talked down and uses her power to kill Myrina and Darkseid. A Green Lantern ring finds Jessica’s hand and she is resurected. Batman is taken out of the chair by Hal. We learn Wonder Woman has a twin brother she must find. The rest of the league is saved. Owlman is taken over the Mobius chair, but something arrives and kills him. This leads directly into DC Rebirth.
chitownbookworm's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jordannedunn's review
3.0
The Not-Really-About-Darkseid War
I received a copy of this book from DC Comics via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This review contains spoilers.
As a new comic book reader, I hear a lot about DC’s various ‘crises’ and their world-altering (and most definitely not publication driven) effects on the wider DC universe. As a very process-driven person, this all seemed messy to me, so I appreciated that the beginning of this book directly addressed the in-universe effects of significant comic book events, even if it did so by being one?
Honestly, not a great deal stuck with me after this book. It was my first interaction with Shazam, Mr Miracle and Barda and I absolutely fell in love with them and intend to read more. There were aspects I simply did not understand, like the Crime Syndicate, but I assume that’s because I have never read them – either way, Owlman & Power Ring are dumb names in any universe. I also appreciated Wonder Woman & Scott’s narrative.
Whilst I understand that the length of the book meant there had to be a lot of moving parts, it all felt a bit forced together in the end and didn’t fall as naturally as I’d like.
The ending with the Frees was mean and I’m pleased it’s been ret-conned and Jessica very much felt like she was only included to be a sacrificial lamb and her whole arc felt a little … surplus?
The Gods arc was holistically interesting but while some made perfect, almost poetic, sense, others didn’t and there was little to no explanation, and then it was gone.
I don’t feel this is a great jumping on point for the JLA ...
To see my full review visit my blog, Bloodthirsty Little Beasts.
I received a copy of this book from DC Comics via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This review contains spoilers.
As a new comic book reader, I hear a lot about DC’s various ‘crises’ and their world-altering (and most definitely not publication driven) effects on the wider DC universe. As a very process-driven person, this all seemed messy to me, so I appreciated that the beginning of this book directly addressed the in-universe effects of significant comic book events, even if it did so by being one?
Honestly, not a great deal stuck with me after this book. It was my first interaction with Shazam, Mr Miracle and Barda and I absolutely fell in love with them and intend to read more. There were aspects I simply did not understand, like the Crime Syndicate, but I assume that’s because I have never read them – either way, Owlman & Power Ring are dumb names in any universe. I also appreciated Wonder Woman & Scott’s narrative.
Whilst I understand that the length of the book meant there had to be a lot of moving parts, it all felt a bit forced together in the end and didn’t fall as naturally as I’d like.
Spoiler
The ending with the Frees was mean and I’m pleased it’s been ret-conned and Jessica very much felt like she was only included to be a sacrificial lamb and her whole arc felt a little … surplus?
The Gods arc was holistically interesting but while some made perfect, almost poetic, sense, others didn’t and there was little to no explanation, and then it was gone.
I don’t feel this is a great jumping on point for the JLA ...
To see my full review visit my blog, Bloodthirsty Little Beasts.
robarnold's review
4.0
It's been a while since I've enjoyed reading a graphic novel, this has definitely got me back into it.
earlapvaldez's review against another edition
3.0
Even though the concept of making the Justice League as one with the New Gods (or better yet, as the Gods themselves), there's still something iffy with how they treated the death of Darkseid and how he was connected to the myth of Themiscyra. A so-so read, but also interesting overall.
oleitorconstante's review
4.0
Talvez devesse ter feito uma pesquisa do que devia ler antes desta história, porque a verdade é que aparecem imensas personagens e conceitos do mundo da DC que desconhecia
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