Identity Crisis #3 - Mobile Edition

DC Comics
Identity Crisis #3
By Koppy McFad
August 21, 2004 - 06:07

DC Comics
Writer(s): Brad Meltzer
Penciller(s): Rags Morales
Inker(s): Michael Bair
Cover Artist(s): Michael Turner

In this issue, the League fights Deathstroke the Terminator and another victim close to the Justice League is attacked. Having accepted a contract from Dr Light, Deathstroke disables each member of the League. There are hints that the conspiracy of Leaguers is far more reaching than we though last issue. On the villains' side, it seems like hidden secrets are being uncovered.

One major gripe with Meltzer is that he has problems writing the fight scene involving the League and Deathstroke. The formula is simple, Deathstroke goes after each hero while the others stand by like amateurs waiting for their shot. Another problem with Meltzer's story is the cheesy way he forces the heroes to pile up on Deathstroke exactly like they did with Dr light the last issue.

Morales' weak storytelling skills further damage the story. The entire fight is out of sync. Why is Hawkman already on the ground while Deathstroke is still floating in the air? How and when did Deathstroke handcuff Black Canary and covered her head with a bag? There's too much missing. The artwork suggests that the Flash has a healing factor, instead of just healing fast.