The DCU is rocked by one of its most deadliest foes. Darkseid disappeared and created the Absolute Universe. A new vision of life created by the Lord of Apokolips. An unfathomable feat completed. For most, this would be enough. Most are not Darkseid.
His obsession of power leads him back to the DCU. The events of “We Are Yesterday” has broken the timelines. It leaves an opening for the Evil Lord to strike. One very unlikely being stands in his way. DOOMSDAY is the Time Trapper & time is running out.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE OMEGA ACT SPECIAL #1 by Joshua Williamson, Yasmine Putri, Cian Tormey & Dave Sharpe leads readers into the next big thing at DC COMICS: DC K.O!
Let’s take a closer look at how the DCU prepares to fight!
JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE OMEGA ACT SPECIAL #1 by Joshua Williamson, Yasmine Putri, Cian Tormey & Dave Sharpe (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Williamson sets a few things in motion with the writing. The flashback to Krypton sets up teases for a better payoff later in the book. Once in the “present”, the unlikely key hero steps into the role he has dreamt off. Booster Gold steals this issue. His banter with Time Trapper continues to provide hope when its’ lost. Even as events jump to the 853rd Century, the fight against Darkseid rages on.
Readers watch as the odds turn against Gold and company. The writing doesn’t pull back on the weight of events. There is an overwhelming sense of loss during this portion. One moment swings back to hope at a shocking time. Has the real threat to Darkseid been here all along? The question lingers as the close starts taking shape. Williamson throws in a few more verbal jabs before dropping the final page. Once here, the final words uttered starts off the main event for the fate of the DCU. No pressure here, right?
Putri & Tormey split art duties for this special. The Krypton flashback moves the sub-plot forward with a strong two page splash. This steps back to allow Booster Gold’s story to fully develop. An incredible two page splash reflects on key “All In” moments. It serves as a great refresher of what has been built thus far. The scene also launches events into a very dark future.
The 853rd Century brawl is a wild sight to behold. Another two page splash starts to justify Time Trapper’s stance. This builds up tension between time lost parties. It starts giving more sympathy to Gold, who’s thriving in this issue. The action scenes feel loud as the never-say-die mantra of Gold carries on. This is capped off in an excellent full page image. Its’ aftermath speeds into the closing pages. Even as the Krypton story is sprinkled throughout, It falls short of the main take. The two page close leads readers into the excellent closing page. A full page panel provides a moment of peace before another fight takes hold.
OVERALL GRADE: 8.8
The prelude to DC K.O. turns into a showcase for a forgotten hero’s will to fight. Williamson pens a steady lead-in for the crossover. The art hits its’ strive when Gold takes center stage. It is a great bridge for where All In has gone and K.O. looks to take events further.
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