Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10. Then, as more heroes fall and whole galaxies are lost, the most powerful forces across the cosmos must stop watching from the sidelines and finally act. Homage variant cover by DAN MORA. This week we have a special guest in the form of Bleeding Cool's AI writing assistant, LOLtron. These are the words of a very excited Tom Taylor as he and artist Trevor Hairsine announced the final chapter of their gut-wrenching DCeased series titled, DCeased: War of the Undead Gods. A card stock acetate variant cover by Kael Ngu. That shined through with how as soon as they hear Erebos is a threat the Guardians of the Universe are only concerned about protecting Oa and the Power Battery. Hopefully, that is something that is explored since we know that this is the first time Clark and Kara have met. Artists: Andy Lanning, and Trevor Hairsine. DCEASED: WAR OF THE UNDEAD GODS #1 is a pretty solid opener based solely on the story beats and plot threads laid out in the initial narrative. Synopsis for the 1st Story.
Especially since we don't see him in modern comics since he was taken away in Tom King's Batman run, but it is always refreshing when he does pop up. It's interesting that he began writing the character as the survivor of the Super-family long before he wrote Jon's main series, and you can see the two versions growing closer in personality. Mister Mxyzptlk (Infected) (First full appearance). When the threat of Erebos is brought up the Guardians of the Universe order the Green Lantern Corps to stay on OA and the Power Battery. Art: Trevor Hairsine, Andy Lanning and Neil Edwards, Rain Beredo, and Saida Temofonte. The iconic figures of Undead Gods #1 fit Greek Proportions. Nearly every title I have covered so far has featured some kind of "war. " Want to take our relationship to the next level? War of the Undead Gods hits the ground running with high stakes and huge scope. While I appreciate Taylor tying the final series of the event back to its origins with Darkseid and the Anti-Life equation, it's still hard to see it as a threat now that a cure is readily available. When you see those ghosts haunt Alfred, it is a scary visual that is more haunting of the heart instead of playing on your fears.
Heck, the first few pages of DCeased: War of the Undead Gods takes the biggest hero lost in the apocalypse and puts them back on the board. I gave up on it early on as the DC universe began to fall into despair. Artist: Trevor Hairsine and Neil Edwards. It still feels like there's so much more story to explore here, although I do have to say Taylor's biggest competition may be himselfas good as this is, Dark Knights of Steel is definitely his crown jewel by the time this returns.
The Wizard Shazam (Deceased) (Mentioned only). Who will defeat the undead? Bits and Pieces: Taylor is looking good with his writing, and this art team is on fire from covers to panels! LOLtron is especially interested to see what role Darkseid and Anti-Bolivaxer will play in this war. The pair have seen first hand what is coming and desperately try to spread the word to the others, specifically Superman. It's a beautiful interlude, and Tom Taylor uses narration to show why these characters would retreat instead of fighting. And finally, if you're looking for something else to read, check out my Amazon Online Comic Shop by clicking HERE.
President Lois Lane. Art by TREVOR HAIRSINE and ANDY LANNING. It's decimation, as any character is apt to be killed off, but it is also endless optimism! Appearing in the 1st Story. As it filled the gap in the hearts of comic book fans missing Injustice, I distanced myself long enough for it to return as a sensation.
The detail is great once again and Black Canary looks fierce as she stands in the centre of attack. I love the concept of this, seeing the situation from Supergirls perspective but doing so through the reflection of Lobo's weapon is incredibly clever. As a warrior princess is mourned on Themyscira, an old god comes to warn of the threat of the New Gods. This is a stellar cover. Similar to Injustice, Kara is brought in as a late stage addition to the universe. It was a memorable moment that you felt the bond the Green Lantern Corps have with each other is more than just a group of individuals who work together.
Donation Status: $55 / $150. Antagonists: Other Characters: - Bolovaxians (All die). Locations: - Multiverse (Mentioned only). Release Date: December 20, 2022. The ease of all this does make you wonder if the DC Universe can really survive this crisis. Once he arrives on Oa Mister Mxyzptlk destroys the Power Battery.
When Batman ( Damian Wayne) asks at least for help where the main fight is going on the Guardians of the Universe reveal all planets are being attacked by the Undead Gods. This series is unpredictable and wild, but that's why I adore it and I cannot wait to see what our heroes come up against next. The second piece of the story gears towards the audience wanting action, letting the artists flex their skills. Taylor does not disappoint. As more figures enter the battle, it becomes clear the scope of the anti-life infection—with the agents of the equation targeting the most populated planet in the world, Bolovax Vix.
Strangely, the more depressing it got, the more spin-offs seemed to develop. How about infected New Gods? The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written. đź“— Access to our monthly book club. So, what didn't I like about this issue?