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albertico66's review against another edition
2.0
The Green Lantern portion is amazing, but the rest are mediocre
shadybanana's review against another edition
3.0
You know I've read Injustice where most heroes go nuts and then I read this. In that comic, only supes goes all 'law enforcing and weird'. In this, every important character becomes the same thing. I didn't really pay attention to the context but I must say that the whole idea of this plot weakened some characters like Batman who are famous for their resolute will and impenetrable personality. I mean why would Batman be so whammied to stay in a god-forsaken chair and kind of rule Gotham on it. Its something Batman would never do and even if he did, its something he will try to fight. On the contrary some characters like Hal Jordan and Flash did fight it. Hal won in the end, Flash didn't. Perhaps the Flash issue had the best art. The Black Racer art was fantastic, especially giving the Black Racer the appearance of Ultron+Grim The Reaper+ Flash. The Batman plot after avoiding that one thing was fairly good. The worst issue? Probably Super-man. Maybe that's because I have seen the same angle of his personality in a better way in Injustice. The best issue? Lex Luthor. There's some good artwork, history and mostly good plot with a final twist!
unladylike's review against another edition
2.0
Hardly worth talking about. I didn't read the Darkseid War event that preceded this, and I don't care to. I guess I checked this out because Tom King was listed as one of the writers. Each of the 6 issues is by a different creative team, on a different title focusing on that particular Leaguer either becoming a god or dealing with the possibility of becoming a god. The Green Lantern issue was the standout best, so no surprise at the end when I saw that was the one penned by King. The Shazam and Flash issues weren't bad either. I don't see any lasting impact from this, which is kind of a shame, as the premise is truly compelling and helps stir up the defined roles of these superheroes.
kevinowenkelly's review against another edition
4.0
This collection of one-shots spinning out of (the middle of) the Darkseid War arc is one of the rare side books where the stories are all worthwhile and each adds depth to the overall plot. Or maybe that's not entirely accurate, because part of what makes them successful is that they don't aim to add anything crucial to the main story, but rather just take a moment to explore some of its implications. The result is the characters feel richer for this collection, and the main story won't feel like it's missing anything if you skip this book.
But there are some good stories in here with the characters in some pretty incredible situations, each confronting how the powers of a god would change them and their missions. Green Lantern's story is the standout.
But there are some good stories in here with the characters in some pretty incredible situations, each confronting how the powers of a god would change them and their missions. Green Lantern's story is the standout.
michael7410's review against another edition
5.0
Justice League: Darkseid War is one of the best collections I have read in a long time. This is DC’s best comic right now.
georgezakka's review against another edition
2.0
As a collection of one-shots, it definitely isn’t bad but it’s nothing really special, overall enjoyable.
pratip_vijayakumar's review against another edition
3.0
This is the companion of Darkseid War Storyline and when the mightiest of DC's Superheros become God what would they do?
These "What if?" storylines are always interesting since we get to see our favorite Superheroes in a different dimension altogether.
My least favorite was Batman's and Superman's. They are the prime characters of DC but the Author's decided to ruin it for us what a waste?
I really loved Lex Luthor's arc which was pretty interesting and I'm looking forward to what he will do in the rest of the Justice League titles in the New 52. Shazam was always little Cocky and interesting which I liked a lot too.
Also, it was very interesting to see Flash and Green Lantern battling to do the Moral right, which is even more interesting as their characters stick to the original core of their beliefs.
These "What if?" storylines are always interesting since we get to see our favorite Superheroes in a different dimension altogether.
My least favorite was Batman's and Superman's. They are the prime characters of DC but the Author's decided to ruin it for us what a waste?
I really loved Lex Luthor's arc which was pretty interesting and I'm looking forward to what he will do in the rest of the Justice League titles in the New 52. Shazam was always little Cocky and interesting which I liked a lot too.
Also, it was very interesting to see Flash and Green Lantern battling to do the Moral right, which is even more interesting as their characters stick to the original core of their beliefs.
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
This is a collection of one issue stories of all the superheros that became gods in this whole Darkseid War collection. It is simply telling more of their story and somewhat how they overcame the craziness they were wrapping up stories.
I did enjoy some of the stories. I thought the Flash was pretty good, but I thought this was one of the weaker volumes of this New 52 run. I don't know that it really added that much.
I actually did like the Shazam story and I thought that was well done. I guess those stories are enough for 3 stars.
I don't have a lot more to say about it.
I did enjoy some of the stories. I thought the Flash was pretty good, but I thought this was one of the weaker volumes of this New 52 run. I don't know that it really added that much.
I actually did like the Shazam story and I thought that was well done. I guess those stories are enough for 3 stars.
I don't have a lot more to say about it.
the_rox13's review
2.0
I started to read Darkseid War Part 2 and there were some things that it seemed like I missed, so I started reading this one first and yes indeed will you miss some stuff if you don't read this. Since this book is very much an anthology of stories on JL members and their godhood, I'm just going to go through it story by story.
Batman: I don't know how many times I've said that Batman annoys me in this series, but that is no different here. He's basically pulling a Minority Report and trying to get the cops to arrest people for crimes they haven't committed yet, but he just knows they're going to because of that damn chair. It was cool that he confronted Joe Chill, but I just didn't understand why. He could have done at before the chair and now suddenly he felt the need to put the fear of god in him. There's also an implication by Alfred that Bruce can't get off the chair, though Bruce denies it. I dunno, I think he might be able to, but he just doesn't want to. I did like the end, though, because it seems to be in reference to the three Jokers theory.
the Flash: I liked this story, but iI found it to be a little confusing. Mostly, I thought it was confusing because I wasn't sure if all this was happening within Barry's head or if he was actualy doing some of it. The Black Racer wants Barry to take a life to consummate their union and Barry eventually decides that he'll kill the Black Racer. However, this would unleash death itself and everything would die - I'm assuming here that this happening in his head and the Black Racer is simply showing him what will happen. Barry does take a life...? I'm not sure if its his mom or his life - I don't know it's very confusing and I don't know what the comic was trying to say, but I guess it doesn't matter because Barry is the god of death now.
Superman: This one is pretty simple. Superman is back in Metropolis and acting like a complete asshole because he's a god now. There's an alien that spread this black goo stuff everywhere and Superman saves the day, but he freezes it and breaks it, causing the black goo to die or something. It's pretty stupid. People think it's great Superman's back, but Superman thinks they're wrong. I dunno, I thought it was boring and mildly stupid at how upset Superman gets over not getting a piece of pie right then and there.
Green Lantern: This story made the most sense to me, honestly. Basically Darkseid's Mother Box has combined with the Central Battery, but it needs a master. Hal arrives, but everyone is dead and has been turned into Parademons. Hal accepts to being the Central Battery/Mother Box's master and becomes a god of light. And you know what? He is the only member of the whole Justice League that uses that power to fix things and then he gives it up. If anything, that made me love Hal even more. When gifted with becoming a literal god, he's like all right I'll fix Oa and bring my friends back, but then that's it, I'm done. This was a moment for me that proves Batman is wrong about Hal. Batman isn't willing to give up his godhood and yet, Hal was. Hal Jordan is the fucking best y'all and that is a hill I will die on.
Shazam: I'm not even going to try to explain this story because I had no fucking idea what was going on. Shazam has a new Pantheon of gods that he gets his powers from and goes around to fight (?) them. I don't know I didn't follow it. My least favorite of the stories.
Lex Luthor: Didn't care for this one, either. Lex is being lead around by this woman, whose name I couldn't be bothered to remember. Basically what it boils down to is, in order for him to become the new ruler of Apokolips, the Power of the Omega has to see Lex's true self. Again, I was confused. I understood that for Lex, asking for help was a sign of strength because he's been taught his whole life to not ask for help because that is weakness. So, maybe that's what showed his true self to the Omega-whatever? Anyway, he's got an army now.
Batman: I don't know how many times I've said that Batman annoys me in this series, but that is no different here. He's basically pulling a Minority Report and trying to get the cops to arrest people for crimes they haven't committed yet, but he just knows they're going to because of that damn chair. It was cool that he confronted Joe Chill, but I just didn't understand why. He could have done at before the chair and now suddenly he felt the need to put the fear of god in him. There's also an implication by Alfred that Bruce can't get off the chair, though Bruce denies it. I dunno, I think he might be able to, but he just doesn't want to. I did like the end, though, because it seems to be in reference to the three Jokers theory.
the Flash: I liked this story, but iI found it to be a little confusing. Mostly, I thought it was confusing because I wasn't sure if all this was happening within Barry's head or if he was actualy doing some of it. The Black Racer wants Barry to take a life to consummate their union and Barry eventually decides that he'll kill the Black Racer. However, this would unleash death itself and everything would die - I'm assuming here that this happening in his head and the Black Racer is simply showing him what will happen. Barry does take a life...? I'm not sure if its his mom or his life - I don't know it's very confusing and I don't know what the comic was trying to say, but I guess it doesn't matter because Barry is the god of death now.
Superman: This one is pretty simple. Superman is back in Metropolis and acting like a complete asshole because he's a god now. There's an alien that spread this black goo stuff everywhere and Superman saves the day, but he freezes it and breaks it, causing the black goo to die or something. It's pretty stupid. People think it's great Superman's back, but Superman thinks they're wrong. I dunno, I thought it was boring and mildly stupid at how upset Superman gets over not getting a piece of pie right then and there.
Green Lantern: This story made the most sense to me, honestly. Basically Darkseid's Mother Box has combined with the Central Battery, but it needs a master. Hal arrives, but everyone is dead and has been turned into Parademons. Hal accepts to being the Central Battery/Mother Box's master and becomes a god of light. And you know what? He is the only member of the whole Justice League that uses that power to fix things and then he gives it up. If anything, that made me love Hal even more. When gifted with becoming a literal god, he's like all right I'll fix Oa and bring my friends back, but then that's it, I'm done. This was a moment for me that proves Batman is wrong about Hal. Batman isn't willing to give up his godhood and yet, Hal was. Hal Jordan is the fucking best y'all and that is a hill I will die on.
Shazam: I'm not even going to try to explain this story because I had no fucking idea what was going on. Shazam has a new Pantheon of gods that he gets his powers from and goes around to fight (?) them. I don't know I didn't follow it. My least favorite of the stories.
Lex Luthor: Didn't care for this one, either. Lex is being lead around by this woman, whose name I couldn't be bothered to remember. Basically what it boils down to is, in order for him to become the new ruler of Apokolips, the Power of the Omega has to see Lex's true self. Again, I was confused. I understood that for Lex, asking for help was a sign of strength because he's been taught his whole life to not ask for help because that is weakness. So, maybe that's what showed his true self to the Omega-whatever? Anyway, he's got an army now.
redmoon's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
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