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Thursday, February 5, 2009

The "Real" Final Crisis


The thrid issue of "Final Crisis: Legion Of Three Worlds" came out yesterday. Messed up publishing schedules have led to much of Final Crisis and its crossovers being released out of order, but that doesn't seem to be effecting this book, outside of the frustration of delays.
I'm really digging this story. It spans both time and space, it has a direct connection to previous Crisis stories (Superboy Prime) and it has a massive cast of characters that, though unfamiliar to many, are still more recognizable than many of the characters featured in Final Crisis.
My point? THIS book should have been published as the main event! It's 5 issues long (just two less than the main Final Crisis story) and it all makes sense! Great action and characters who you understand. It also look like it will be a "continuity cleaner", a common thread in previous Crisis stories. And as a bonus, it takes place in the distant future, which even more appropriately fits the theme of a "Final" Crisis. Now DC just needs to get caught up and release the rest of this series, pronto!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why so surprised? Good Writing. Great Story. Geoff Johns!

Anonymous said...

Bingo! No surprises regarding quality on this book with Johns at the helm. Just wish they would have put him on the main event.
(Sigh!) Oh well, THIS is my Final Crisis now! Can't WAIT to find out what's up with "Kid Flash"!!