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Kingdom Come #2
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
3,182 books1,273 followersMark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
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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 7, 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 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.
October 9, 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😭
July 21, 2012
Books of beautiful paintings, with an intriguing story and perspective. Alex Ross' work is truly extraordinary.
December 8, 2013
Very dark... Superman vs Batman and Lex! Good stuff!
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April 22, 2015Edición mexicana, tomo 2 (de 4). Contenido repetido con el recopilatorio en tapa blanda en inglés, que además contiene un par de páginas extra.
January 10, 2024
¡Enormes dibujos! ¡Alex Ross es un crack haciendo lo que hace! Y Mark Waid sigue haciendo las cosas impresionantemente bien en esos guiones.
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