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52, Vol. 3 (52 #3; issues 27-39)
After the INFINITE CRISIS, the DC Universe spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman -- a year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance.
52 combines the brightest and best talents from the comic book writing field, Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS), Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN), Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN)
...morePaperback, 304 pages
Published
September 19th 2007
by DC Comics
(first published 2007)
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THE SERIES
This tale follows a “missing year” in the DC Universe after the groundbreaking “Infinite Crisis” story (see my review for that one) which was one of the bestselling graphic novels for the 2006 year. Note that "Final Crisis" follows after this and was published in 2009.
52 asks the questions who takes the role of the most popular superheroes (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman) when they step down from their roles? There are a list of vying superheroes trying to make a name for themselves...more
This tale follows a “missing year” in the DC Universe after the groundbreaking “Infinite Crisis” story (see my review for that one) which was one of the bestselling graphic novels for the 2006 year. Note that "Final Crisis" follows after this and was published in 2009.
52 asks the questions who takes the role of the most popular superheroes (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman) when they step down from their roles? There are a list of vying superheroes trying to make a name for themselves...more
Just on its scope, this is a huge success. What an unbelievable undertaking a year long weekly comic. That being said, this series has gotten worse with each trade. Part of that is the focus on the plotlines that I hate (Lobo & crew, Sobek) or plotlines that have drug out too long (Question, Ralph Dibney). The art is also a step down from the last two volumes but it was churned out so fast its still impressive. Overall, I like many aspects of the book (Black Adam's family, Batwoman, Everyman...more
If I could give this 3.5 stars, I would, because I really loved all the Renee & Charlie and Renee/Kate stuff, and though I could have gone for more of Batwoman's story, I was happy to finally read the Kate-Dick meet cute in context (no, Dick, you're really not her type *snerk* even if you do give hilarious Christmas gifts). Also, I'm pleased that my guess about the identity of Supernova was proved correct, but the rest of it I didn't really care all that much about. Still, a better read than...more
The pay-offs begin in Volume 3 of 52, starting with the culmination of the Renee Montoya/Question storyline. Charlie's death, handled with thought and care from the dark, mysterious streets of Gotham City, to the isolated, snowy mountains of Nanda Parbat, are my favorite moments of the entire series. The reader actually feels like he or she is witnessing the birth of a superhero, coinciding with the end of another. Ralph Dibny's journey with Dr. Fate also lends to some surprising moments, includ...more
Better and better. Only a bit of the leftist agenda seeping through what has become an increasingly complex and satisfying super hero story. The reveal of who Supernova actually is works well and fits, without being obvious. The disparate threads that seemed like they were not connected are raveling (if you can unravel, you can ravel, righ?). This story feels like the TV show HEROES, but even better because the characters express their powers all the time, not just their feelings, the special ef...more
If this is the same I collected this whole series of comic books when DC originally put them out. This series was not just crossovers involving the major DC brand names but even the minor titles such as the comic involving the crystal world who's title escapes me right now. When it comes to crossovers which were worth buying EVERY title, this would have to be right at the top of anyone's list. This was I believe in either the 70's or early 80's.
Enjoyable and necessary - when the great tragedies and triumphs of the fourth volume finally hit, you can be sure that the crescendo of this book will have led directly and inevitably to it.
It's amazing to see such a well-oiled writing team work so well together that their talents are interchangeably pulling off whichever character they tackle each week. I'm finding myself enjoying the progression of each storyline more as this goes on, and less self-aware of how "staged" this felt in the early...more
It's amazing to see such a well-oiled writing team work so well together that their talents are interchangeably pulling off whichever character they tackle each week. I'm finding myself enjoying the progression of each storyline more as this goes on, and less self-aware of how "staged" this felt in the early...more
A lot of stories come to a head in this volume, lots of payoffs. The mystery of Supernova is revealed, the fate of The Question, all kinds of good stuff. Also of note is the true beginning of what has become Morrison's epic Batman story, shown in week 30 with Bruce having his demons removed. Again, the quality has yet to flag.
A few of the stories reach their climax this go around, and I love Batwoman. Ever since I read Batwoman: Elegy I've been a fan, and she gets a little bit of "screentime" this go around.
They leave things in a lot of cliffhangers for the fourth volume. A nice load of cameos here and there, if you notice them.
They leave things in a lot of cliffhangers for the fourth volume. A nice load of cameos here and there, if you notice them.
Of the first three volumes, this one is probably the best.
We finally find out who's behind the Supernova mask. This story is one of my favorites in the series. I like the complexity. Another of my favorites is the Renee/Charlie story because it's very sad and very touching. The "Everyman Project" story is getting very interesting, especially in weeks 35 and 39. And one of my favorite characters in the whole series is Osiris. I can't help but sympathize for him. All he wants is to have friends an...more
We finally find out who's behind the Supernova mask. This story is one of my favorites in the series. I like the complexity. Another of my favorites is the Renee/Charlie story because it's very sad and very touching. The "Everyman Project" story is getting very interesting, especially in weeks 35 and 39. And one of my favorite characters in the whole series is Osiris. I can't help but sympathize for him. All he wants is to have friends an...more
This series is a great lesson in how DC should use their characters. It's great to practice the nobility of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman, but there's a space for the comedy of, well, just about every other side character. This is good.
The first of the series to actually move me, I totally cried at part of Renee Montoya's journey. Can't say much about the rest of the book without totally spoiling it, but Ralph Dibny continues to be an ace detective. Good stuff.
Jun 15, 2012
Megan
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Still incredible, still perfect with the week notes, and still as enticing as ever. Without giving any spoilers, I would just like to add that there is a Charlie-Renee scene near the end that was absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
A mixed bag of stories. Generally has a ratio of 50/50 of crap and gold.
The heroes in space stuff was fun, The stuff with Rene Montoya and the Question is decent, but I didn't like the pay off.
And of course, Lesbian Batwoman!
Fairly stupid bit of attention getting stunt writing, but at least she gets a cool costume.
The heroes in space stuff was fun, The stuff with Rene Montoya and the Question is decent, but I didn't like the pay off.
And of course, Lesbian Batwoman!
Fairly stupid bit of attention getting stunt writing, but at least she gets a cool costume.
Getting even better. This volume was hard to come by as was its successor, but honestly I can't wait to get to it. The character development of these classic DC characters is the best I've ever read in this series. That sentence didn't come out right, but it was true.
Reading 52 and a quote by Keith Giffen from the notes "I mean, Darkseid's a great character and all, but geez... He was being passed around the office like a bong."
I'm really enjoying this series. The nice thing about focusing on less familiar characters is that they don't have the same permanence as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman - who are almost entirely absent from this story arc.
And, surprisingly, some of these characters that I've never heard of before are some of the most interesting in this arc. Chang Tzu is actually a cool character, despite the fact that he started as a racist (by today's standards) 1960's Wonder Woman villain named "Egg Fu".
And, surprisingly, some of these characters that I've never heard of before are some of the most interesting in this arc. Chang Tzu is actually a cool character, despite the fact that he started as a racist (by today's standards) 1960's Wonder Woman villain named "Egg Fu".
This one really surprised me with the amount of emotions it put me through. Eager to see how all the storylines manage to wrap up in another 10 issues. There still seems to be a massive amount of fallout ahead.
epic storytelling with a core of humanity. also, Renee Montoya may be one of my favorite characters ever.
My favorite volume of this great series. The Question stuff makes me sob every time.
An unsung DC event that should get more credit than it's received.
Hard to find a new copy now
Must...read...more...
I think I might be moving through this one a bit too fast to really take in and appreciate what all is going on here.
While there are some nice parts of the book--the fate of The Question is well done--so much of this book seems predictable. Lex Luthor, Black Adam, and Lobo all revert to their evil or violent ways. There are still some mysteries unsolved, and the horrors of Oolong Island will have to go up against some team of heroes, but a lot of the storylines seem to get dropped--whatever happened to Intergang, for example?
Volume three is the point where the storylines start to ramp up, and some of them are coming close to concluding. There's still quite a bit left to go, and there's obviously still a lot to cover. The quality has remained surprisingly high, with the exception of the space storyline. Sorry, but I just hate Lobo.
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While I'm still confused by some of the winks and nods to other DC properties and such, I realize that I'm enjoying this simply because the writing is so top-notch from start to finish. You can tell they enjoyed doing this, and as a result I'm enjoying reading it.
Maybe I'm just starting to get burnt out on the stories of 52, but the Booster Gold story arc of this volume was just disappointing overall, the Adam Strange & crew story arc has gotten dull, and none of the Infinity, Inc. new characters were particularly interesting. The only real standout story for me in this volume is the Question/Montoya arc.
How can these minor characters be so intriguing? How can the story be exciting and artwork breathtaking all at once? How can these be so good? HOW?
Abandoned.
I thought this series had multiple Supermans. It didn't even have one.
I thought this series had multiple Supermans. It didn't even have one.
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Geoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Media Arts and Film. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990’s in search of work within the film industry. Through perseverance, Geoff ended up as the assistant to Richard Donner, working on Conspiracy Theory and Lethal Weapon 4. During that time, he also began his comics career...more
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Ah I'll check it out.
Oct 30, 2012 06:39pm