With Eclipso on the brink of total victory, hope is fading fast. The Justice League have been taken out. Luckily, they have some pretty heavy hitters ready to make the final save. Will the JSA be enough to stop the Lord of Darkness from succeeding?
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #33 by Mark Waid, Adrián Gutiérrez, Matt Herms and Steve Wands (DC Comics) wraps up its current story arc.
Let’s take a closer look at this thrilling conclusion.
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #33 by Mark Waid, Adrián Gutiérrez, Matt Herms and Steve Wands (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Eclipso’s endgame proves to be quite the challenge for both teams. Waid sets the stage by channeling the greatest weakness between both teams. The writing leans into the insecurities of the legacy heroes. It offers a very realistic theme on top of the conflict. The result challenges the younger JL. This works to further cement Eclipso’s control until the overconfidence sits in.
With Superman in peril, Batman steps up to take over the situation. Batman shows concern (in his own manner) which pushes the heroes where they need to go to win. He isn’t alone as another hero crashes the party. The conflict builds perfectly to a break. Its fallout felt quick but all points needed were covered. It completes a great story which is par for the course with this series.
Gutiérrez and Herms elevate Eclipso to new heights with the art. The menacing half page panel kicks off his final play against the Greenland army. It’s countered by a near full page image of Batman and Robin running into action. Once this is unveiled, the action sequences come in fast and furious. This plays well to establish the Eclipso driven feelings between the JSA and their legacy counterparts.
The JSA-Eclipso six panel page cements that point home. It gets complimented by a powerful hero entering the final round. The art team sets the stage behind a Green Lantern fight. From here, pacing escalates events into the powerful close. A full page explosion brings the house down as the heroes attempt to close out the fight. Wands’ lettering took that moment to a whole new level. The aftermath leads to a memorable final image. It is one that will stick with readers as a reminder of how great these heroes are. Excellent work.
FINAL POINT: 9.3
Eclipso’s endgame comes into focus with a spectacular closing chapter. Waid maxes out the heroic strengths at play with the writing. Gutiérrez, Herms and Wands craft a suspenseful showdown featuring two legendary teams. What more could you want from a series that lives up to the billing of “World’s Finest”
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