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Kingdom Come #3
Kingdom Come #3: Up in the Sky
Libro 3 de 4.
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First published January 1, 1996
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Mark Waid
3,191 books1,287 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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March 31, 2023
Once again, sort of stuck between a 2.5 and a 3 star out of 5.
At one point during the first two issues the art amazed me, but during this issue I noticed that all the faces basically look the same. One example being Power Girl, and even Wonder Woman look exactly like Lex Luthor in a wig because of how similar their faces are drawn.
At one point during the first two issues the art amazed me, but during this issue I noticed that all the faces basically look the same. One example being Power Girl, and even Wonder Woman look exactly like Lex Luthor in a wig because of how similar their faces are drawn.
July 7, 2025
Kingdom Come #3 – “Up in the Sky”
The emotional powder keg builds here — alliances fracture, paranoia spikes, and the moral greys intensify, especially with the chilling return of Captain Marvel under Luthor’s control. The art continues to shine, with haunting imagery and deeply expressive faces. Yet, the issue sometimes feels bogged down by setup and talking heads, and even though the dread is palpable, the pacing again favors tension over momentum — it's brilliant, but it asks for patience.
The emotional powder keg builds here — alliances fracture, paranoia spikes, and the moral greys intensify, especially with the chilling return of Captain Marvel under Luthor’s control. The art continues to shine, with haunting imagery and deeply expressive faces. Yet, the issue sometimes feels bogged down by setup and talking heads, and even though the dread is palpable, the pacing again favors tension over momentum — it's brilliant, but it asks for patience.
July 2, 2023
DNF.... more talking with almost no action!
I won't bother with the last issue.
I won't bother with the last issue.
December 14, 2023
Not much else to add to what I said before.
Really curious for the conclusion in the next volume.
Really curious for the conclusion in the next volume.
March 25, 2023
As with the previous two episodes, the Alex Ross artwork is quite wonderful and yet has a certain 1940s style. The story though... it's so melodramatic, a little repetitive and the craziness is getting beyond me. 3/5 entirely for the pictures.
October 9, 2020
[ Tomo número 3 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.
April 29, 2024
Not unlike in my review of #2, I'm going to complain about the sheer power of the cast in this.
It's just something I generally struggle with. When the cast of characters has SO much power, I just find it unrelatable and alienating.
Conversely, Diana and Clark have a wonderful sit-down with each other in outer space (and I like their broader conflict, for the most part). More of that, please, less cameo vomit.
I'm a little confused by the whole thing between Bruce and Lex.
The art is still special.
It's just something I generally struggle with. When the cast of characters has SO much power, I just find it unrelatable and alienating.
Conversely, Diana and Clark have a wonderful sit-down with each other in outer space (and I like their broader conflict, for the most part). More of that, please, less cameo vomit.
I'm a little confused by the whole thing between Bruce and Lex.
The art is still special.
November 26, 2019
I was waiting for Captain Marvels role in this one and I'm quite impressed by the way he was presented.
Beware of Batman even in his graveyard.
Beware of Batman even in his graveyard.
June 25, 2022
This is going to be epic.
Now I remember what the art style reminded me of: Max Payne.
Hats off to Aria ・❥・Biblioaria ˚ · ..
Now I remember what the art style reminded me of: Max Payne.
Hats off to Aria ・❥・Biblioaria ˚ · ..
February 21, 2024
This is more like it. Ol Billy boy has entered the story. I prefer Wonder Woman as a villain. There is much more action in this one. I'm glad to see Supes finally using common sense.
March 21, 2024
It was satisfying seeing Superman stand up to Bruce.
May 6, 2015
I love the "you gotta know who all these characters are" feel of books like this. I'm certainly not as in-the-know as I maybe should be, but, for instance, seeing Doctor Midnight (I think?) lurking around with black smoke pouring from his cowl was pretty great.
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
July 21, 2012
A book of beautiful paintings, with an intriguing story and perspective. Alex Ross' work is truly extraordinary.
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April 22, 2015Edición mexicana, tomo 1 (de 4). Contenido repetido con el recopilatorio en tapa blanda en inglés, que además contiene un par de páginas extra.
August 23, 2016
You gotta be kidding me..
January 10, 2024
¡La historia se pone cada vez mejor! Superman es el gran redentor del mundo y necesita encontrar su camino.
December 11, 2013
SHAZAAM!!!
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