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The Question (2005) #1-6
The Question: Falling in Place
Collects the entire miniseries of THE QUESTION: FALLING IN PLACE #1-6. Vic Sage -- a.k.a. The Question -- battles back in a mind-bending 6-issue miniseries written by Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING) with art by Tommy Lee Edwards (BATMAN: GOLDEN STREETS OF GOTHAM)! Vic Sage is a TV journalist with an uncanny ability to break difficult stories, thanks in large part to his relentless crime-fighting campaign as the Question! But has the faceless vigilante's particular brand of harsh justice finally sent him off the deep end? Prowling the meanest streets of his native Chicago, the trench-coated Question thinks he also walks in another world -- a strange shamanic space full of shadowy dangers. When Sage hears the voice of Superman's home city of Metropolis, he answers the call. Is he crazy? That's the question.
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425 books82 followersRichard "Rick" Veitch is an American comics artist and writer who has worked in mainstream, underground, and alternative comics.
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May 29, 2025
Take the gritty nitty feel, instead put a more supernatural twist, and have a long winded speech by lex that takes up an entire issue leading to investigation a case that's not all that interesting you're left with...this. A messy, not fun to read, Question story. Hey, least the art was solid.
August 5, 2019
One of my favorite parts of this mini series is the interweaving of Eastern philosophies into the Western inspired world of superhero comics. Veitch uses the combination of these two ideals to put his own unique spin on The Question. Vic Sage has always been, like most superheroes, a man that walks in two worlds. Veitch puts a literal and creative spin on this idea by making his version of The Question a student of ancient paths of enlightenment. Sage eats a hallucinogenic plant in order to open his senses and perspective to things not perceived by the everyday person. This enhanced perception helps him find clues during his investigation. It is a clever departure from the deductive reasoning that dominates most fictional detectives.
The art is the real stand out feature of this mini series. Edwards employs a very unique style that works well with the scripted dialogue and perfectly captures the essence of The Question. His prevalent use of silhouette adds a mysterious tone to the character. Edwards also employs a lot of creative panel layouts, ensuring that no two pages look exactly alike. Yet this effect adds to the story without taking away from the clarity of the images. There are some amazing scenes in which objects, such as a helicopter, are superimposed over the panel layout. This connects neighboring panels and makes the scenes depicted therein occur on a much grander visual scale. My only complaint with the art is that the color palette doesn't really fit with a noir inspired detective story, nor with the various preternatural elements presented in the story. However, this is a minor complaint, as the colors fit Edwards art style very well.
The Question: Falling in Place is a little known mini series that deserves greater attention. It features an art style not often featured in current comic books. Its story centers around one of DC's most interesting, and yet underrated characters. The author adds fun elements to the character without attempting to completely reinvent him. Plus, even though Superman appears in the storyline, the story itself gives long time readers a different view of Metropolis. This mini series poses the query, with Superman involved in global crises, what about Metropolis' street level crime? This is a quandary best answered by The Question.
The art is the real stand out feature of this mini series. Edwards employs a very unique style that works well with the scripted dialogue and perfectly captures the essence of The Question. His prevalent use of silhouette adds a mysterious tone to the character. Edwards also employs a lot of creative panel layouts, ensuring that no two pages look exactly alike. Yet this effect adds to the story without taking away from the clarity of the images. There are some amazing scenes in which objects, such as a helicopter, are superimposed over the panel layout. This connects neighboring panels and makes the scenes depicted therein occur on a much grander visual scale. My only complaint with the art is that the color palette doesn't really fit with a noir inspired detective story, nor with the various preternatural elements presented in the story. However, this is a minor complaint, as the colors fit Edwards art style very well.
The Question: Falling in Place is a little known mini series that deserves greater attention. It features an art style not often featured in current comic books. Its story centers around one of DC's most interesting, and yet underrated characters. The author adds fun elements to the character without attempting to completely reinvent him. Plus, even though Superman appears in the storyline, the story itself gives long time readers a different view of Metropolis. This mini series poses the query, with Superman involved in global crises, what about Metropolis' street level crime? This is a quandary best answered by The Question.
September 2, 2023
This miniseries was interesting. It often gets forgotten in the history of the Question. The character doesn't have many runs to begin with, and this is certainly the least important of them. But thankfully, that doesn't mean it's bad! Quite the opposite, it was very creative in both story and storytelling. The "chi" panel gimmick that is repeated throughout was pretty cool, and really set the tone and mood for Vic's state of mind. The art in general is quite unique. The plot is a decently unique concept, though perhaps a little unbelievable. Sadly Veitch forgoes Vic's native Hub City and takes us to Metropolis, where he is very out of his element. The contrast is enjoyable, and Superman's presence (or lack thereof) is handled well.
Fair warning though, this is certainly not Denny O'Neil's zen martial artist Question. This is much more like Ditko's unhinged original, but with some broad aspects of the "urban shaman" stuff from O'Neil's run incorporated. There actually seem to be several direct contradictions to the canon of O'Neil's run, and post-Crisis canon more broadly. Inexplicably, the Ditko run, the Donnerverse, and the Death of Superman comic are all referenced, despite all taking place in three different universes. Very odd. So where does this fit into canon? Eh, who cares. It's an enjoyable read for Question fans, just take it with a grain of salt. Perhaps all this "altered mental state" mumbo jumbo could explain the discrepancies. Maybe lay off the peyote, Vic.
Fair warning though, this is certainly not Denny O'Neil's zen martial artist Question. This is much more like Ditko's unhinged original, but with some broad aspects of the "urban shaman" stuff from O'Neil's run incorporated. There actually seem to be several direct contradictions to the canon of O'Neil's run, and post-Crisis canon more broadly. Inexplicably, the Ditko run, the Donnerverse, and the Death of Superman comic are all referenced, despite all taking place in three different universes. Very odd. So where does this fit into canon? Eh, who cares. It's an enjoyable read for Question fans, just take it with a grain of salt. Perhaps all this "altered mental state" mumbo jumbo could explain the discrepancies. Maybe lay off the peyote, Vic.
June 28, 2019
Magnífica historia escrita por el habitualmente infravalorado Rick Veitch, en una historia difícilmente situable en el "canon" del personaje que le diseñaron por un lado Denny O'Neil y por el otro Greg Rucka y que le acerca mucho más a sus raíces y al "determinismo" de su creador Steve Ditko, aunque con un enfoque chamanístico muy estimulante y que por desgracia no ha vuelto a ser utilizado. Todo está inteligentemente planteado, desde el uso de Superman en la historia (y el choque de su ética contra la de Question) hasta los Subterráneos, los meticulosos villanos de la función que merecerían aparecer con frecuencia en historias de DC. Muy recomendable.
March 1, 2023
It had some good lines
July 3, 2025
Ah yes, what Dennis O’Neil wanted, Objectivist The Question. Boring story but some pretty art. Did not save the book. Bet Steve Ditko loved this one
November 6, 2015
The Question is portrayed here in this series as far more powerful than what I've seen anywhere else. Like we're talking a bit supernatural and superhuman here. I have mixed feelings about it, though overall I definitely enjoyed the story and the sort of character Rich Veitch created with our hero. There is a solid "mystery wrapped in an enigma" thing going on with Question, as one would expect from those familiar with the character, but also a bit of an evolution into something both very human and very inhuman. This is a far cry from the Justice League Unlimited version, that's for sure.
The brief encounters with Metropolis characters make it fun, and the ending is quite satisfying, so it's as good of a philosophical treatise as it is a good ol' time.
The brief encounters with Metropolis characters make it fun, and the ending is quite satisfying, so it's as good of a philosophical treatise as it is a good ol' time.
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