INFINITE CRISIS/Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez With all of the mini-series leading to this mega-DC event, with all of the mainstream titles tying into the mega-series, with all of the characters given new titles, specials, etc., it was difficult appreciating the main seven issues of the “Infinite Crisis” storyline as they were being released amidst all of the other events at DC during more than a year of publications. DC has released a hard-cover, special edition of the ground-breaking work that has reshaped the comics company and its characters. Being able to re-read this series in its entirety in one sitting shows just what a triumph of fascinating storytelling the IC event was. Batman’s distrust of his Justice League buddies to an extent that he places a satellite in the sky to spy on all super-powered beings. The return of the 1930s-50s era Superman and Lois Lane. The return of the old Superboy and his becoming a homicidal psychopath. Heaven’s punishment of the Spectre and his being anchored to a new human host. The return of all of the parallel earths that disappeared two decades ago when DC last cleaned house; for older fans, it was fascinating to see the return of these beings from the other dimensions, which allowed Superman to have his original 1940s history while continuing to be young in his more contemporary issues. It was fun to see the old Superboy, whom many of us grew up with and then see him undergo such a radical de-evolution in our modern times. And there was the all-encompassing theme of DC figuratively putting its entire history at odds and on trial in the “IC” series. With characters from comic books’ more innocent past holding court on the more human superhero events of the past 20 years: the death and resurrection of Superman, the breaking of Batman, the Joker killing a Robin, Wonder Woman killing a bad guy, members of the JLA wiping clean the mind of a villain as well as Batman once he discovered what they had done. Through this storyline, DC literally asked itself, which is better, the old days or the more recent years? The answer apparently will be somewhere in between with the new world created. It should be noted, too, that this column often criticized the series and its spin-offs during their run, because it was so convoluted, with so many additional titles, going on for months and months, it was confounding keeping up with the main storyline. This hard-cover edition covers the seven prime “Infinite Crisis” issues and makes the essence of the storyline crystal clear. It is a magnificent endeavor in its ambition, scope and resolution. This volume also contains enlightening interview materials with the creators and rough sketches. NOTE: This title is not appropriate for very young readers.
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October 10, 2006
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Dean Poling The Valdosta Daily Times Tue Oct 10, 2006, 06:48 PM EDT
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