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Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come #2: Truth and Justice
Libro 2 de 4.
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First published January 1, 1996
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Mark Waid
3,254 books1,349 followersMark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.
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November 24, 2014Magog:
"The world changed, but you wouldn't. So they chose me. They chose the man who would kill over the man who wouldn't.
And now they're dead."
Superman: "You're a god. You have the power to change the world."
Orion: "Or destroy it. You would be surprised, I fear, at how easily one can lead to another."
"The world changed, but you wouldn't. So they chose me. They chose the man who would kill over the man who wouldn't.
And now they're dead."
Superman: "You're a god. You have the power to change the world."
Orion: "Or destroy it. You would be surprised, I fear, at how easily one can lead to another."
December 10, 2023
A true masterpiece. Probably one of the best series of all time from DC.
Both Mark Waid and Alex Ross work here is simply masterful.
Ross illustrations are so good. He is truly one of a kind. One of the best of all time. The attention to detail and creativity is mind-blowing. There are few artists that can match his talent.
A must read for any DC fan.
Both Mark Waid and Alex Ross work here is simply masterful.
Ross illustrations are so good. He is truly one of a kind. One of the best of all time. The attention to detail and creativity is mind-blowing. There are few artists that can match his talent.
A must read for any DC fan.
July 6, 2025
Kingdom Come #2 – “Truth and Justice”
This issue deepens the ideological conflict beautifully, exploring what justice means when power is unchecked — Superman builds a prison, Batman distrusts him, and the world watches nervously. The tension is gripping, and character dynamics are smartly handled, with Wonder Woman stepping in as a fierce catalyst. However, it’s very dialogue-heavy, and at times, it feels more like a philosophical treatise than a comic — which may disengage readers looking for more action or character-driven drama.
This issue deepens the ideological conflict beautifully, exploring what justice means when power is unchecked — Superman builds a prison, Batman distrusts him, and the world watches nervously. The tension is gripping, and character dynamics are smartly handled, with Wonder Woman stepping in as a fierce catalyst. However, it’s very dialogue-heavy, and at times, it feels more like a philosophical treatise than a comic — which may disengage readers looking for more action or character-driven drama.
September 15, 2021
One of the problems of reading these comics out of context of the series they belong to is that you don't know where you are? I assume from the aged Legion that we are in an alternative Earth, Earth-22? But then there are hundreds of new super-heroes, and the key characters the aged Superman contacts mean nothing to me. There are infills of the recent history and his brushes with them, but they don't fit into any real pattern that provides a sufficient background.
Ignoring all this - you have to - it's the art I've come for and Alex Ross's is the best of the canon, matching the 'early' graphics of the '60s and the '70s which defined Superman and the rest of the Legion's look for me. Actually, in terms of art, it exceeds anything that the multiple series have produced, but as an iconic set of images, those earlier graphics were the benchmark. Ross's new take on the new aged Legion is exceptional, and the entire framework of this Kingdom Come series is premised on those original super-heroes as being deemed old-fashioned and outmoded on a new Earth-22, if that's where we are. But they are the icons, and no plethora of super-heroes will ever challenge their supremacy, in the comicbook canon. But graphically, this series is beautiful.
Ignoring all this - you have to - it's the art I've come for and Alex Ross's is the best of the canon, matching the 'early' graphics of the '60s and the '70s which defined Superman and the rest of the Legion's look for me. Actually, in terms of art, it exceeds anything that the multiple series have produced, but as an iconic set of images, those earlier graphics were the benchmark. Ross's new take on the new aged Legion is exceptional, and the entire framework of this Kingdom Come series is premised on those original super-heroes as being deemed old-fashioned and outmoded on a new Earth-22, if that's where we are. But they are the icons, and no plethora of super-heroes will ever challenge their supremacy, in the comicbook canon. But graphically, this series is beautiful.
October 7, 2020
[ Tomo número 2 de 4 ]
Historia que habla de la toma de decisiones, los errores, los miedos, la humanidad.
Aunque me gusta el hecho de que el personaje del cura sea espectador de lo que sucede, las citas bíblicas no me terminan de convencer. En uno de los tantos mensajes, se nos dice que el cura (la religión) está ahí para encarrilarnos cuando estemos pasando los peores momentos.
Superman está en una posición idealista, pero se le va todo de las manos cuando se desata la batalla final (aunque pienso que antes tampoco tenía la situación totalmente controlada). Wonder Woman se la ve mucho más segura y decidida a actuar, aunque luego se va de mambo en la pelea.
Hay varias cositas que son algo inverosímiles y no tienen mucha explicación (o yo no supe entenderlas). Por ejemplo, el motivo por el cual los superhumanos (toda persona con superpoderes) se la pasan peleando entre sí constantemente (me refiero al principio de la historia). Se llega a decir: "Ya no luchan por la razón. Pelean solo por pelear, y sus únicos enemigos son ellos mismos". O sea, ¿pelean entre sí por diversión?, ¿a falta de supervillanos? ¿O acaso están aburridos y no tienen nada mejor que hacer? No sé, este detalle argumental me parece algo ridículo y de poca consistencia. Y otra cosa es la actitud de Batman: es ambigua al comienzo, y hasta diría que no se ajusta con su personalidad.
¿Y qué puedo decir del dibujo hiperrealista de Alex Ross? Encaja a la perfección con la grandilocuencia de la historia.
En resumen, son interesantes las cuestiones intrínsecamente humanas que se plantean. Cómo los dioses no suplen al ser humano, y es el hombre mismo quien tiene que tomar las riendas de su vida y su futuro.
Historia que habla de la toma de decisiones, los errores, los miedos, la humanidad.
Aunque me gusta el hecho de que el personaje del cura sea espectador de lo que sucede, las citas bíblicas no me terminan de convencer. En uno de los tantos mensajes, se nos dice que el cura (la religión) está ahí para encarrilarnos cuando estemos pasando los peores momentos.
Superman está en una posición idealista, pero se le va todo de las manos cuando se desata la batalla final (aunque pienso que antes tampoco tenía la situación totalmente controlada). Wonder Woman se la ve mucho más segura y decidida a actuar, aunque luego se va de mambo en la pelea.
Hay varias cositas que son algo inverosímiles y no tienen mucha explicación (o yo no supe entenderlas). Por ejemplo, el motivo por el cual los superhumanos (toda persona con superpoderes) se la pasan peleando entre sí constantemente (me refiero al principio de la historia). Se llega a decir: "Ya no luchan por la razón. Pelean solo por pelear, y sus únicos enemigos son ellos mismos". O sea, ¿pelean entre sí por diversión?, ¿a falta de supervillanos? ¿O acaso están aburridos y no tienen nada mejor que hacer? No sé, este detalle argumental me parece algo ridículo y de poca consistencia. Y otra cosa es la actitud de Batman: es ambigua al comienzo, y hasta diría que no se ajusta con su personalidad.
¿Y qué puedo decir del dibujo hiperrealista de Alex Ross? Encaja a la perfección con la grandilocuencia de la historia.
En resumen, son interesantes las cuestiones intrínsecamente humanas que se plantean. Cómo los dioses no suplen al ser humano, y es el hombre mismo quien tiene que tomar las riendas de su vida y su futuro.
June 30, 2023
It's not clicking with me. There's not a lot of action with Superman, he just tilts his head down a lot and gives piercing glares.
I get the sense of Epic Storytelling but only Superman and Batman have sustained dialogue.
Don't even remember if I liked this when it came out.
I get the sense of Epic Storytelling but only Superman and Batman have sustained dialogue.
Don't even remember if I liked this when it came out.
February 18, 2024
This def has some Injustice vibes. Wonder Woman being to blame for turning Superman after Lois' death. Not won over yet.
September 16, 2021
One of the problems of reading these comics out of context of the series they belong to is that you don't know where you are? I assume from the aged Legion that we are in an alternative Earth, Earth-22? But then there are hundreds of new super-heroes, and the key characters the aged Superman contacts mean nothing to me. There are infills of the recent history and his brushes with them, but they don't fit into any real pattern that provides a sufficient background.
Ignoring all this - you have to - it's the art I've come for and Alex Ross's is the best of the canon, matching the 'early' graphics of the '60s and the '70s which defined Superman and the rest of the Legion's look for me. Actually, in terms of art, it exceeds anything that the multiple series have produced, but as an iconic set of images, those earlier graphics were the benchmark. Ross's new take on the new aged Legion is exceptional, and the entire framework of this Kingdom Come series is premised on those original super-heroes as being deemed old-fashioned and outmoded on a new Earth-22, if that's where we are. But they are the icons, and no plethora of super-heroes will ever challenge their supremacy, in the comicbook canon. But graphically, this series is beautiful.
Ignoring all this - you have to - it's the art I've come for and Alex Ross's is the best of the canon, matching the 'early' graphics of the '60s and the '70s which defined Superman and the rest of the Legion's look for me. Actually, in terms of art, it exceeds anything that the multiple series have produced, but as an iconic set of images, those earlier graphics were the benchmark. Ross's new take on the new aged Legion is exceptional, and the entire framework of this Kingdom Come series is premised on those original super-heroes as being deemed old-fashioned and outmoded on a new Earth-22, if that's where we are. But they are the icons, and no plethora of super-heroes will ever challenge their supremacy, in the comicbook canon. But graphically, this series is beautiful.
April 29, 2024
I love superheroes, but I don't like superhero sprawl. As effective as many parts of it is, this issue is nothing but that.
I understand that they're telling a Big Story About All DC Superheroes.
…but do they have to tell such a big story about ALL DC superheroes?
Superman is reportedly concerned with humanity, but I feel like we spend 90% of our time with metahumans and the main conflicts seem to primarily involve metahumans.
I don't mean to just dwell on the negative, though! The art is still stunning, I love Diana's revelation, and I think that the Superman/Batman rivalry is as good here as it is anywhere that I've read.
I understand that they're telling a Big Story About All DC Superheroes.
…but do they have to tell such a big story about ALL DC superheroes?
Superman is reportedly concerned with humanity, but I feel like we spend 90% of our time with metahumans and the main conflicts seem to primarily involve metahumans.
I don't mean to just dwell on the negative, though! The art is still stunning, I love Diana's revelation, and I think that the Superman/Batman rivalry is as good here as it is anywhere that I've read.
October 27, 2021
The art is amazing and, if I would have liked the story as much (this is a review of the four books) it would definitely get 4 stars from me. I ended up feeling that much of the story was untold and should have been developed further. Still a good book
February 5, 2023
As with the previous episode, the artwork is quite brilliant throughout. The writing is very decent too, although the plot is getting a little too outlandish and epic for me now. Hopefully, things will pick up in episode #3... 4.25/5
November 25, 2019
Amazing art, unconventional full page abstracts with less square box's, Gritty Bruce with the exoskeleton.
This is going great!!!
This is going great!!!
June 25, 2022
Whoah! That's a big wrench.
Again, kudos to Aria ・❥・Biblioaria ˚ · ..
Again, kudos to Aria ・❥・Biblioaria ˚ · ..
July 13, 2023
Wonder woman is my hero
March 21, 2024
Kinda feels like they modeled this older Batman's face after Michael Keaton. The resemblance to how Keaton looks now is kind of uncanny.
December 31, 2024
pero no c peleen😭
October 27, 2022
¡Enormes dibujos! ¡Alex Ross es un crack haciendo lo que hace! Y Mark Waid sigue haciendo las cosas impresionantemente bien en esos guiones. Ahora, empecemos a reseñar un poco la historia.
El Americomando guía a sus Minutemen a la zona costera de Estados Unidos, buscando erradicar a los inmigrantes que ahí se organizan para pedir su ciudadanía americana. Otros metahumanos salen en su defensa, pero son irresponsables. La batalla hace que inocentes mueran sin que tengan cuidado de ello. Es entonces que, a la vista de Norman McCay y El Espectro, aparece la Liga de la Justicia para detenerlos. Luego del triunfo, la Liga llega a la sede de las Naciones Unidas, encabezada por Superman como su portavoz, y anuncian su regreso oficial, y la posibilidad de añadir nuevos aliados a sus filas.
Superman viaja a Gotham para reclutar a Batman, pero este se niega. Nos enteramos que está aliado con Oliver Queen, Dinah Lance, Ted Kord y otros humanos habilidosos alrededor del mundo para protegerlos de las amenazas metahumanas. También nos enteramos de la existencia del Frente por la Liberación de la Humanidad, liderada por Lex Luthor, y donde personajes como Ibn al Xu'ffasch (hijo de Ra's Al Ghul), Catwoman, El Acertijo y otros villanos planean enfrentar a los metahumanos a su oscuro modo.
Las diferencias entre Wonder Woman y Superman se empiezan a notar, pero también su acercamiento marital. Además, Magog vuelve a aparecer después de la destrucción de Kansas, y ahí conocemos toda la historia respecto a él, Joker, la destrucción del Planet y la muerte de Lois. Por consejo de Diana, Superman empieza a construir una enorme prisión para metahumanos.
El Americomando guía a sus Minutemen a la zona costera de Estados Unidos, buscando erradicar a los inmigrantes que ahí se organizan para pedir su ciudadanía americana. Otros metahumanos salen en su defensa, pero son irresponsables. La batalla hace que inocentes mueran sin que tengan cuidado de ello. Es entonces que, a la vista de Norman McCay y El Espectro, aparece la Liga de la Justicia para detenerlos. Luego del triunfo, la Liga llega a la sede de las Naciones Unidas, encabezada por Superman como su portavoz, y anuncian su regreso oficial, y la posibilidad de añadir nuevos aliados a sus filas.
Superman viaja a Gotham para reclutar a Batman, pero este se niega. Nos enteramos que está aliado con Oliver Queen, Dinah Lance, Ted Kord y otros humanos habilidosos alrededor del mundo para protegerlos de las amenazas metahumanas. También nos enteramos de la existencia del Frente por la Liberación de la Humanidad, liderada por Lex Luthor, y donde personajes como Ibn al Xu'ffasch (hijo de Ra's Al Ghul), Catwoman, El Acertijo y otros villanos planean enfrentar a los metahumanos a su oscuro modo.
Las diferencias entre Wonder Woman y Superman se empiezan a notar, pero también su acercamiento marital. Además, Magog vuelve a aparecer después de la destrucción de Kansas, y ahí conocemos toda la historia respecto a él, Joker, la destrucción del Planet y la muerte de Lois. Por consejo de Diana, Superman empieza a construir una enorme prisión para metahumanos.
July 21, 2012
Books of beautiful paintings, with an intriguing story and perspective. Alex Ross' work is truly extraordinary.
December 5, 2013
Very dark... Superman vs Batman and Lex! Good stuff!
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April 20, 2015Edición mexicana, tomo 2 (de 4). Contenido repetido con el recopilatorio en tapa blanda en inglés, que además contiene un par de páginas extra.
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