Infinite Crisis Omnibus

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Each tie-in and prelude is solid on it's own as a stand-alone story but somehow also becomes a necessary component to building up to the main event. I am a character loyalist, but of course I want to be prepared to understand the full story (as best I can) that will have maximum impact. The only other stories that are also very important to understanding the main story are: Identity Crisis, which is essential to read before the beginning of this book: and the grandaddy of all big events, Crisis On Infinite Earths Deluxe Edition. Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank. Even when you think the mystery has been revealed, someone says or does one more thing that adds another layer you need to peel back.

I can imagine some of the more hardcore DC fans might have a problem with how some characters are handled here, mostly regarding the deaths of certain characters during it. Of all the Infinite Crisis series, Villains United has the best through-line back to Identity Crisis. Batman throughout the entirety of the crisis was one my favorite depictions of him, as well as the relationship shown between him and Dick. Story: While a wonderful stand-alone tale that harkens back to Crisis on Infinite Earths and the stories between it, it does not treat it's readers with contempt and snobbery like Grant Morrison books.Rann-Thanagar War was a trudge, and almost had me drop it to a 4, but since the vast majority was great, I’m letting it slide.

Being old and experienced with the level of wisdom he should have, should have brought him to that conclusion without E1 Superman having to say it. Having read (and rather enjoyed) the sprawling and game-changing epic Crisis on Infinite Earths, it stood to reason that I should get to its sequel of sorts next. There was alot of depth to alot of these stories, and it really put the Trinity through the ringer, and made them have to come to terms with some of their darkest moments and decisions, and alot of previous stories and decisions are quite masterfully weaved into this crisis.The characters are both back due to the total continuity f*** known as the Nu52, and who knows how all this fits any more.

Their earth was simpler, and that's why they managed to keep their "purity", but when tested and immersed on hardship and harsher situations, they coudn't take the pressure. Here Simone creates a long-running franchise based on superb characterization, one that doesn't quite reach the heights of the original Suicide Squad, but is nonetheless a worthy successor [4/5]. It starts like all big stories do, small, with a mystery/espionage story involving Brother I, the spy satellite that Batman creates in his paranoia, as well as the corruption of the Checkmate shadow organization. But if you can't find it, or dont like omnibus because of their size, I'd really recommend reading Countdown to Final Crisis, The Omac Project, Sacrifice, and Crisis of Conscience, to get the most of it.

I know there are tons of series that I liked but didn't love (Morrison JLA, New Teen Titans) and others that just weren't for me (Wonder Woman, Flash). What better way to begin a sequel to Crisis on Infinite Earths than with a big one-shot that highlights Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, two of the core members of the JLI, one of the most memorable and unique comics to come out of the original Crisis? I would totally take Post-Infinite Crisis / Pre-Final Crisis reading recommendations as well (please no spoilers). Phil Jiminez, George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis do alot of the artwork, and also some really good artists I had never heard of like Jesus Saiz, Justiano and Chris Batista, amogst others. I also don't fully believe the motivations or beliefs of Superboy Prime, Alexander Luthor, or E2 Superman.