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DCeased: A Good Day to Die #1
While the mainstays of the Justice League-Superman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman-battle the worldwide infection in the pages of DCEASED, a group of other heroes work to stop the impending apocalypse-no matter who they have to kill!
Mr. Terrific assembles a motley group of surviving heroes including Mister Miracle, Big Barda, John Constantine, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold as they attempt to fight back against the tide of death. Can this ragtag group save the world where the Justice League has thus far failed?
Mr. Terrific assembles a motley group of surviving heroes including Mister Miracle, Big Barda, John Constantine, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold as they attempt to fight back against the tide of death. Can this ragtag group save the world where the Justice League has thus far failed?
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2019
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Tom Taylor
1,299 books1,043 followersOnce a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.
He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.
He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.
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December 5, 2022
Rating 3 out of 5 | Grade: C+; Promising, by cut short too early
A Good day to Die, might be the first title in the DCeased series that sort of disappointed me. And not because it's not entertaining, it is. But with only one chapter, which is cut short teasing more to come, it sort of leaves the reader in Limbo.
The story centers around some of the lesser-known heroes of the League, Mr. Terrific, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Big Barda & Scott Free, along with an appearance by John Constantine, as they try to find a cure for the plague wrought by the antilife equation and take back their planet.
The final ditch plan they come up with is Booster Gold, and his stolen Time Machine. Which, if you ask post Flashpoint Barry Allen, is never a good Idea. Will their efforts bore fruit, or is it doomed to failure, that is the crux of this (again) too short comic.
Which is a shame really, because the story features some of my niche favorite characters. Constantine is a given, but also the Free couple, Barda & Scott. If you ask any Longterm readers of DC, they can attest that, despite not being the 'It' couple or rarely being in the forefront of the major events, for nearly 50 years now, they have had the most stable and healthy married relationship perhaps of any fictitious comic book couple.
There is this level of endearment about the way Barda's brash, steadfast and honest personality meshes with Scott's kind, reserved yet charming one. They as a couple make each other better, which is particularly true during the events of Tom King's recent run with the character.
So, introducing them, and having nothing much done with those two is a grave writing sin. Plus, the fact that they sort of dours my mood.
Which is a pity, considering how the artwork of the one-shot, sees an improved in the already great art of DCeased. The lines are clean, crisp, plus there is something pleasing the way in which the red & blue of the costumes contrast against the absolute blood and gore surrounding them.
One thing that this issue had me do, is wanting to go back and read Mister Miracle. So, I'm gonna go do that, and you all can try this story, which is not that bad, just unfinished.
A Good day to Die, might be the first title in the DCeased series that sort of disappointed me. And not because it's not entertaining, it is. But with only one chapter, which is cut short teasing more to come, it sort of leaves the reader in Limbo.
The story centers around some of the lesser-known heroes of the League, Mr. Terrific, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Big Barda & Scott Free, along with an appearance by John Constantine, as they try to find a cure for the plague wrought by the antilife equation and take back their planet.
The final ditch plan they come up with is Booster Gold, and his stolen Time Machine. Which, if you ask post Flashpoint Barry Allen, is never a good Idea. Will their efforts bore fruit, or is it doomed to failure, that is the crux of this (again) too short comic.
Which is a shame really, because the story features some of my niche favorite characters. Constantine is a given, but also the Free couple, Barda & Scott. If you ask any Longterm readers of DC, they can attest that, despite not being the 'It' couple or rarely being in the forefront of the major events, for nearly 50 years now, they have had the most stable and healthy married relationship perhaps of any fictitious comic book couple.
There is this level of endearment about the way Barda's brash, steadfast and honest personality meshes with Scott's kind, reserved yet charming one. They as a couple make each other better, which is particularly true during the events of Tom King's recent run with the character.
So, introducing them, and having nothing much done with those two is a grave writing sin. Plus, the fact that they sort of dours my mood.
Which is a pity, considering how the artwork of the one-shot, sees an improved in the already great art of DCeased. The lines are clean, crisp, plus there is something pleasing the way in which the red & blue of the costumes contrast against the absolute blood and gore surrounding them.
One thing that this issue had me do, is wanting to go back and read Mister Miracle. So, I'm gonna go do that, and you all can try this story, which is not that bad, just unfinished.
May 18, 2021
This is a one-shot comic book taking place in the DCeased universe starring Big Barda, Mr. terrific, Mr. Miracle, John Constantine, Blue Beetle and Booster gold There are Way too many Artists For a single comic book which causes a loss of visual identity. The story is okay, and follows the aforementioned superheroes try to survive and solve the anti-life equation.
October 31, 2019
So, not knowing the order...I read this before the main series.
I guess I'll find out if there was anything in the way of spoilers there.
Overall, though, I dug the story well enough.
I guess I'll find out if there was anything in the way of spoilers there.
Overall, though, I dug the story well enough.
September 28, 2019
Humor despite the direness of the situation. I like it, and of course Constantine would have a front row to the apocalypse!
September 16, 2021
I only wish it were longer.
November 12, 2019
With so much death and misery in the main story, this tie in, if you will, brought some light heartedness and levity to the situation. With Booster Gold and Beetle, the added humor was a nice bit of relief for the dark tone of DCeased. Oh and John Constantine really shines in this one.
January 1, 2021
This reminds me why I love John Constantine
March 11, 2024
It added some necessary lead-in to introduce more characters to the main DCeased arc because main characters don't exactly last very long in this type of story.
Multiple art styles didn't mesh 100% and the writing was light on plot with a lot of "go here," "meet the next person," "bring everybody to the final location" and not much to develop the main DCeased plot or add any nuance to the characters who were in it. There just wasn't enough room for it not to feel a bit rushed, but it got everybody where they needed to be in the end for their introduction into the main DCeased story.
While the purpose feels like it's back-fill to bring Constantine, Big Barda, and Mister Miracle into the main DCeased arc (plus one panel of Detective Chimp I suppose), it does open up an opportunity for yet another one-shot to back-fill Zatanna and Doctor Fate's lead-in prior to showing up in the end of this issue.
Multiple art styles didn't mesh 100% and the writing was light on plot with a lot of "go here," "meet the next person," "bring everybody to the final location" and not much to develop the main DCeased plot or add any nuance to the characters who were in it. There just wasn't enough room for it not to feel a bit rushed, but it got everybody where they needed to be in the end for their introduction into the main DCeased story.
While the purpose feels like it's back-fill to bring Constantine, Big Barda, and Mister Miracle into the main DCeased arc (plus one panel of Detective Chimp I suppose), it does open up an opportunity for yet another one-shot to back-fill Zatanna and Doctor Fate's lead-in prior to showing up in the end of this issue.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2020
This whole thing feels very chaotic! Where does it take place in the DCeased story arc?
What’s up with this version of wannabe Justice League Dark? They seem to have absolutely no care for the living dead and just shred them with their fists, weapons, and T-spheres! I’m sure if Batman or Superman were around, they’d have something to say. Then it devolves into a lame version of Justice League International with zombie Fire and Ice and just adds to the chaos!
Well... at least there’s some old school cameos, Waverider, Zatanna, Fate, and more. And head butting Waverider was enough to take him out? *sigh... that’s bollocks alright! What a bad ending, not bad as in they’re in a tight pickle, more like... bad as in a bad B-movie.
What’s up with this version of wannabe Justice League Dark? They seem to have absolutely no care for the living dead and just shred them with their fists, weapons, and T-spheres! I’m sure if Batman or Superman were around, they’d have something to say. Then it devolves into a lame version of Justice League International with zombie Fire and Ice and just adds to the chaos!
Well... at least there’s some old school cameos, Waverider, Zatanna, Fate, and more. And head butting Waverider was enough to take him out? *sigh... that’s bollocks alright! What a bad ending, not bad as in they’re in a tight pickle, more like... bad as in a bad B-movie.
April 2, 2020
DC takes the cake for ridiculous names. I mean, Mr. Fantastic? John Constantine agrees with this point of view. This story doesn't add much to the main story. It features a few characters that the main story missed and a potential solution from users of magic.
August 2, 2020
DCeased expands its focus onto other heroes who missed the main event, to show different approaches to this apocalypse. It fits the status of the main series, as it's thrilling to see them trying to rectify this mess, while the heartbreak never lets up. Also, John Constantine is the MVP, lending necessary humour to the proceedings, and turning out to be the heart and soul of this one-shot. I'm glad to see this concept being expanded on.
October 16, 2023
As a follow-up to DCeased #4, I find it pretty hard to like this issue very much.
The tone is suddenly much more glib and I honestly just don't have much connection to these characters (and one doesn't get forged in the issue itself).
I also don't find John Constantine's Britishisms to feel natural, but I'm not British so I'm not the best judge of that.
The tone is suddenly much more glib and I honestly just don't have much connection to these characters (and one doesn't get forged in the issue itself).
I also don't find John Constantine's Britishisms to feel natural, but I'm not British so I'm not the best judge of that.
April 23, 2020
Only 1 issue? I guess they are saying this issue fits in-between issues 4 and of DCeased (six issue series). I am current now, waiting for the 3rd and final issue of DCeased: The Unkillables. I would be willing to support an ongoing series set in the DCeased universe.
June 24, 2020
It was a fun read, but only complementary to the main story. I guess I’m not that fond of spin-off books.
Still, the main DCeased mini is off-the-charts-good!
Still, the main DCeased mini is off-the-charts-good!
May 26, 2021
Con lo bueno que ha sido el evento principal esto viene a aportar lo que viene siendo nada.
May 30, 2021
Innecesario... pierde toda la fuerza del evento principal (q es muuucha) 😅
August 13, 2022
I fucking love John Constantine! That's it!
October 30, 2022
A surprising detour with Constantine.
October 23, 2025
John Constantine is British???
February 12, 2020
3'5/5 en realidad. Me decanto por 4 al final por Mr Milagro y Big Barda.
November 7, 2019
Es curioso que Tom Taylor sea australiano, porque este cómic exhuma humor británico, y no lo digo solo por las escenas con John Constantine. La tranquilidad con la que los personajes hacen frente al apocalipsis es tan exagerada que casi esperaba que alguien sugiriera ir al Winchester a tomarse unas pintas mientras todo se solucionaba solo, y casualmente Constantine casi lo hace.
El problema de este cómic es que todo ocurre muy rápido, incluso más que en la historia principal, donde también era un problema. Otro motivo por el que creo que me quedo con los zombies de Marvel es que esos aún tienen una identidad. Cuando un héroe de DC es infectado ya no lo volvemos a ver, pasa a ser un soldado más sin identidad; cuando un héroe era mordido en Marvel Zombies este no desaparecía de la historia, aún seguía apareciendo, aunque fuera su versión retorcida no muerta. Pero el zombie Spider-Man no era igual que el zombie Capitán América, o mejor dicho, Coronel América.
Sin duda lo mejor del cómic son las interacciones entre héroes menos conocidos para mí, estos cómics están logrando que aprenda más sobre los personajes del universo DC.
El problema de este cómic es que todo ocurre muy rápido, incluso más que en la historia principal, donde también era un problema. Otro motivo por el que creo que me quedo con los zombies de Marvel es que esos aún tienen una identidad. Cuando un héroe de DC es infectado ya no lo volvemos a ver, pasa a ser un soldado más sin identidad; cuando un héroe era mordido en Marvel Zombies este no desaparecía de la historia, aún seguía apareciendo, aunque fuera su versión retorcida no muerta. Pero el zombie Spider-Man no era igual que el zombie Capitán América, o mejor dicho, Coronel América.
Sin duda lo mejor del cómic son las interacciones entre héroes menos conocidos para mí, estos cómics están logrando que aprenda más sobre los personajes del universo DC.
January 20, 2020
Héroes de DC que pueden hacer un magnífico trabajo, pero que no reciben el apoyo ni la atención necesaria.
Te amo, Constantine.
Te amo, Constantine.
January 5, 2020
Okay, I jumped in at the wrong time on this one, but it kinda stands alone. I really enjoyed the exploration of the characters in this one. The love between Scott Free (Mister Miracle) and Big Barda was awesome. The relationship between Blue Beetle and Booster Gold was spot on--and I enjoyed seeing the Beetle's aircraft.
The thing that really rocked my world was John Constantine. His character is so powerful when he chooses to be, and he chose to be in this one.
The thing that really rocked my world was John Constantine. His character is so powerful when he chooses to be, and he chose to be in this one.
December 24, 2020
My favourite heroes dying heroically is just my shit.
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