This is the final of DC Comics’ blockbuster mini-series revealing the identity of the villain responsible for Sue Dibny’s murder, the attempted murder on Jean Loring and the assassination of Jack Drake. Many plot holes are left dangling in the air, like how did the villain know about Robin’s identity or why send someone who committed a crime in Opal City to an asylum in Gotham?
Meltzer sums up this story well. Nothing happens and nothing changes although DC Comics promised readers a conclusion with repercussions. It seems like they changed the scenario at the last second. Although plausible, Meltzer did not foreshadow the villain’s motives. Meltzer could have made the heroes mind wipe the villain to tie up the other big theme of the story, but didn’t.
Morales continues his uncertain magic. His habit of reusing panels and zooming in, without adjusting the line width is tiring. His inker, Michael Bair, probably shares the blame. Speaking of inking, one could swear that another inker did the Justice League sequence in the watchtower. Is the mystery inker next’s year’s blockbuster? Identity Crisis was over hyped.
Action Comics #883
Nighwing and Flamebird make their public debut and start the hunt for Zod’s most dangerous sleeper.
Blood and Water
Vampire stories are all the rage these days. Most are silly teenage romances, but every once in a while a vampire tale comes along that doesn’t, um…suck.
Secret Six # 15
Deadshot tries to come to terms with his homicidal impulses.
Blackest Night #4 (of 8)
Barry Allen does his best to rally the heroes, but will they be able to stand against the arrival of Nekron?
Superman: World of New Krypton #9
Jemm storms New Krypton’s High Council Chamber demanding an audience, Kal-El and Zod meet, and the first murder on New Krypton is committed.
Madame Xanadu #16
The return of series artist Amy Reeder Hadley also marks the start of a new, creepy, and great Matt Wagner story.
Superman #693
General Lane makes Mon-El an offer he has to refuse, but an unlikely ally might just save Mon-El’s life.
The Brave and the Bold # 28
The Flash travels back in time to World War II where he joins forces with the fabled Blackhawks.
Northlanders #21
A settlement along The Volga River in Russia deals with the onslaught of a plague in the start of a new story arc.
Superman: Secret Origin #2 (of 6)
Young Clark Kent experiences a bit of a super identity crisis, but manages to get by with some help from his parents and some new friends…Long Live The Legion!
Superman/Batman #65
The Scarecrow takes Superman, The Batman, The Joker, and Lex Luthor on a fear gas induced Halloween nightmare ride.
Azrael #1
The new Azrael’s ongoing series debuts with the death of a major character…
Supergirl #46
The Metropolis Three finally capture Reactron, Thara and Kara make up, and some more light is shed on Lana’s mysterious condition…
This is the final of DC Comics’ blockbuster mini-series revealing the identity of the villain responsible for Sue Dibny’s murder, the attempted murder on Jean Loring and the assassination of Jack Drake. Many plot holes are left dangling in the air, like how did the villain know about Robin’s identity or why send someone who committed a crime in Opal City to an asylum in Gotham?
