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standardman's review against another edition
4.0
Carved an interesting corner of the DC universe out for itself. I can only really read this as an elseworld because the Superman goes so far beyond what feels right for him but it’s a good elseworld.
mygeekblasphemy's review against another edition
4.0
Another great installment. Lots of hilarity, lots of death. Big things happened by the end of this one, and I can't wait to see where it goes . . . although I will say that the epilogue actually didn't do much for me. Some crazy dark stuff happens in this comic book, and normally I wouldn't mind a little happiness at the end to somewhat counterbalance that. But the execution of it here felt cheap and convenient to me, and I wasn't a fan. (Also, I could do with a few less ass shots of our heroines. Come on, people.)
Other than that, though, I was really into this volume, definitely more than Year Two, Volume 1. This is basically the definition of epic. And let it be known to any who don't already somehow know: Harley Quinn is just the BEST.
Other than that, though, I was really into this volume, definitely more than Year Two, Volume 1. This is basically the definition of epic. And let it be known to any who don't already somehow know: Harley Quinn is just the BEST.
yeoldemandan's review against another edition
5.0
Can I give this 6 stars because it was that awesome? You've got to accept that Supes would keep up the indignation of the Guardians presuming to know better, but it's just so great seeing the plan of the resistance play out. Definitely looking forward to how this continues to progress.
trike's review against another edition
5.0
To quote the Prophet Chuck from final episode of season 5 of Supernatural, “Endings are hard. Any chapped-ass monkey with a keyboard can poop out a beginning, but endings are impossible. You try to tie up every loose end, but you never can. The fans are always gonna bitch. There's always gonna be holes. And since it's the ending, it's all supposed to add up to something. I'm telling you, they're a raging pain in the ass. So, what's it all add up to? It's hard to say. ... I think they did all right. Up against good, evil, angels, devils, destiny, and God himself, they made their own choice. They chose family. And, well... isn't that kinda the whole point?”
This book exemplifies that, and yet there’s enough of a cliffhanger and unresolved things that we can move forward with the next installment. Batman’s Resistance against Superman’s Regime has made headway. They’ve defeated major players and taken those pieces off the board, but Superman and Sinestro have also seen a victory, at the cost of the lives of many of our heroes, including some of the heaviest hitters. The Green Lantern Corps is decimated, powerful assets are gone, good guys have turned evil. It’s a mess. A glorious, entertaining mess.
Juggling so many characters is no mean feat, and nearly every superhero crossover I’ve read has fallen down in this regard. But not this book. It continues to amaze. Just super entertaining on all fronts, and amidst the giant set piece battles there is plenty of room for character moments.
My favorites include Black Canary’s pregnancy, and giving birth to her son, the father being the murdered Green Arrow.
Seven months later
Good, right? These are cute little moments in the middle of a war between intergalactic powers. And, it does double duty because it shows the passage of time without being obvious about it. This is storytelling hitting on all cylinders.
And notice the art in that third panel. Subtle yet perfect. These books are so great.
This book exemplifies that, and yet there’s enough of a cliffhanger and unresolved things that we can move forward with the next installment. Batman’s Resistance against Superman’s Regime has made headway. They’ve defeated major players and taken those pieces off the board, but Superman and Sinestro have also seen a victory, at the cost of the lives of many of our heroes, including some of the heaviest hitters. The Green Lantern Corps is decimated, powerful assets are gone, good guys have turned evil. It’s a mess. A glorious, entertaining mess.
Juggling so many characters is no mean feat, and nearly every superhero crossover I’ve read has fallen down in this regard. But not this book. It continues to amaze. Just super entertaining on all fronts, and amidst the giant set piece battles there is plenty of room for character moments.
My favorites include Black Canary’s pregnancy, and giving birth to her son, the father being the murdered Green Arrow.
Seven months later
Good, right? These are cute little moments in the middle of a war between intergalactic powers. And, it does double duty because it shows the passage of time without being obvious about it. This is storytelling hitting on all cylinders.
And notice the art in that third panel. Subtle yet perfect. These books are so great.
cel_red's review against another edition
5.0
Lo mejor fue Black Canary, quien se lleva el volumen, seguida de Harley, y su interacción fue tan osom como adorable.
Sin embargo, al ser una precuela es triste ver cómo nada va a resultar realmente, cómo 5 años de planes y luchas no detienen a Superman y eso implica muchas pérdidas. Y básicamente, esto se reduce a que odio a casi todos y a los que amo, tarde o temprano los mata Superman.
Sin embargo, al ser una precuela es triste ver cómo nada va a resultar realmente, cómo 5 años de planes y luchas no detienen a Superman y eso implica muchas pérdidas. Y básicamente, esto se reduce a que odio a casi todos y a los que amo, tarde o temprano los mata Superman.
booksnarks's review against another edition
4.0
This is insane. And by that I mean that it's insane how good it is. Ok, so this one was more like a 4.5 because it lost some of the magical epic moments that crushed my soul, but I it's still good.
I love the way the plot is interwoven, and I love the part that each character plays. It is still painful to see Superman going down the path of destruction though.
I love the way the plot is interwoven, and I love the part that each character plays. It is still painful to see Superman going down the path of destruction though.
laheereads's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0