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Doomsday Clock
Doomsday Clock n. 10: Azione
This stunning issue of the critically acclaimed hit maxiseries reveals the secrets behind Dr. Manhattan and his connection to the DC Universe.
32 pages, Paperback
Published August 27, 2020
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Geoff Johns
2,715 books2,409 followersGeoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Media Arts and Film. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s in search of work within the film industry. Through perseverance, Geoff ended up as the assistant to Richard Donner, working on Conspiracy Theory and Lethal Weapon 4. During that time, he also began his comics career writing Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. and JSA (co-written with David S. Goyer) for DC Comics. He worked with Richard Donner for four years, leaving the company to pursue writing full-time.
His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.
Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.
His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.
Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.
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February 23, 2020
Witness the secret history of DC Universe!
This is the comic book issue #10, of the event “Doomsday Clock” that it will be a maxiseries of 12 issues.
Creative Team:
Writer: Geoff Johns
Illustrator: Gary Frank
A BABY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD… MORE THAN ONCE
Dr. Manhattan while he agreed to keep the secret of Ozymandias’ insidious plan to save their own world, he needed to go away…
…going to someplace else…
…and he was drawn to a different universe…
…the DC Universe!
However, Dr. Manhattan is quite intrigued about the role of Superman there, especially since it seems that it’s not a chronological linear role…
…Superman was presented himself to the world in 1938…
…but how is possible that he is shown to the public world in several other eras?
How? Why?
Even, since Dr. Manhattan is from a totally different quantum universe, he seems to have troubles to be fullly aware of all the future, looking for a human anchor as assistance to get back his omnipresent knowledge of what’s coming.
However, his timeline access is a minor nuisance compared with the enigma of the Man of Steel and his role in this brave new universe.
This is the comic book issue #10, of the event “Doomsday Clock” that it will be a maxiseries of 12 issues.
Creative Team:
Writer: Geoff Johns
Illustrator: Gary Frank
A BABY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD… MORE THAN ONCE
Dr. Manhattan while he agreed to keep the secret of Ozymandias’ insidious plan to save their own world, he needed to go away…
…going to someplace else…
…and he was drawn to a different universe…
…the DC Universe!
However, Dr. Manhattan is quite intrigued about the role of Superman there, especially since it seems that it’s not a chronological linear role…
…Superman was presented himself to the world in 1938…
…but how is possible that he is shown to the public world in several other eras?
How? Why?
Even, since Dr. Manhattan is from a totally different quantum universe, he seems to have troubles to be fullly aware of all the future, looking for a human anchor as assistance to get back his omnipresent knowledge of what’s coming.
However, his timeline access is a minor nuisance compared with the enigma of the Man of Steel and his role in this brave new universe.
May 31, 2019
Weird, complex, very good! Only two issues left and so far I like it but it isn't as epic as I was hoping for, my expectations were probably way too high! I like all the time line messing up in Jon head, it was really well done so you can understand how he perceive time but it isn't too confusing to read! Well done! Probably one of the best issues this series has provides in a while!
June 6, 2019
This is basically a commentary on retcons and relaunches but it somehow all works.
Dr. Manhattan goes through various timelines, multiverses, and tries to piece together what makes Superman special. It's kind of amazing how you see Dr. Manhattan start to change things, try to fix things in his liking, but there's something he can't figure out. Hope. The final two issues are gonna be big and you can feel it. A 4.5 out of 5.
Dr. Manhattan goes through various timelines, multiverses, and tries to piece together what makes Superman special. It's kind of amazing how you see Dr. Manhattan start to change things, try to fix things in his liking, but there's something he can't figure out. Hope. The final two issues are gonna be big and you can feel it. A 4.5 out of 5.
June 17, 2019
These books come out so infrequently but I really enjoy them! This issue Dr. Manhattan goes around and in a meta way tries to figure out supermans major reboots and retcons from 1938, 1956, 1986 and 2011. I think Dr. Manhattan is a great villain and the showdown between him and Superman will be epic! The issue started very slow but it picked up considerably later when they got into the Superman stuff. Can't wait to read the next issue!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2019
Woah this is coming together really nicely. Im jealous of the people who are either just starting this or are going to read it as a trade. I think reading it as a tpb may work wonders.
June 6, 2019
F-I-N-A-L-L-Y!! This has been plagued by delays and it’s been a slow burn but as we head into the end it finally picks up and really gets going. This issue alone is phenomenal. I hope the last 2 give it a good ending. It’ll probably read great when all collected together
July 1, 2019
A solid issue, just wish this series hadn’t been plagued with so many delays. But I guess Watchmen was as well so it’s only fitting.
June 18, 2019
Past. Present. Future.
The Doctor can see it on the same time as if there is no such thing as time. In this volume you see Dr. Manhattan change some small yet crucial events in DC universe and even look at various version of Superman throughout ages. The Classic, Pre-Crisis, Post Crisis and New 52/Rebirth. Trying to figure out what makes Superman special in this multiverse he just visited.
The Doctor can see it on the same time as if there is no such thing as time. In this volume you see Dr. Manhattan change some small yet crucial events in DC universe and even look at various version of Superman throughout ages. The Classic, Pre-Crisis, Post Crisis and New 52/Rebirth. Trying to figure out what makes Superman special in this multiverse he just visited.
June 2, 2019
Great Scott! I like how Johns is trying to blame Dr. Manhattan for Superman’s New 52 jeans!😂
June 7, 2019
Very off-beat, even for this limited series. Getting really good. I hope the ending of #12 does not disappoint. Kind of hard to follow the storyline, but I just went with the flow and enjoyed the ride.
August 29, 2021
E quase na reta final começamos a entender um pouco do que está acontecendo. O argumento apresentado é bem interessante, o entrelaçamento entre o filme e a realidade também, ainda que não pesquei totalmente a relação, provavelmente com os demais acontecimentos as peças de fato se encaixem. Provavelmente o mais interessante da HQ é definir os antagonistas um como ação e o outro como inação, é uma ideia que concorda com tudo o que já foi desenvolvido nesse Universo e dá uma perspectiva no mínimo curiosa.
May 29, 2019
Al fin está claro el trasfondo filosófico de todo Doomsday Clock:
Siempre en Acción, nunca en Inacción.
5/5
Siempre en Acción, nunca en Inacción.
5/5
May 1, 2020
Whattttt
December 26, 2022
Multiverses and a metaverse. My head is reeling with all the information!
May 30, 2019
As great as parts of this was, I'm worried about
September 26, 2020
5/5 Stars (%87/100)
This one really confuses you because of the enigmatic speech of Dr. Manhattan as well as dozens of flashbacks and flashforwards. We see Dr. Manhattan in this new universe trying out his powers basically. He realizes the importance of Superman to the universe. Weird, complex but interesting issue.
This one really confuses you because of the enigmatic speech of Dr. Manhattan as well as dozens of flashbacks and flashforwards. We see Dr. Manhattan in this new universe trying out his powers basically. He realizes the importance of Superman to the universe. Weird, complex but interesting issue.
February 23, 2020
This issue was mesmerising.
Insanely meta in the best way.
How it weaves dc history and continuity is amazing.
Geoff johns and gary frank do an amazing job.
Insanely meta in the best way.
How it weaves dc history and continuity is amazing.
Geoff johns and gary frank do an amazing job.
November 21, 2020
Bit of a tough sit. Ambitious as it all is, I don't find these separate universes (Watchmen and DC) to be much compatible. Watchmen deconstructs superhero fiction and doesn't really come to many positive conclusions about them- while DC comics is all about inspiring readers through these heroes of exceptionalism.
I have no quarrels with either. I think we need fiction that makes us excited, brave and gives us a stronger sense of self esteem- but i also think it's more than fair to be critical of these figures we build up to be our champions.
I just find it very difficult to get into this comic anymore now that I have seen the HBO adaption of Watchmen, as well as Tom King's Rorschach. I suspect a part of that might be that a sequel with the original Watchmen characters seems almost impossible. I'm having a heck of a time even convincing myself this is the original Dr Manhattan.
I'm not trying to be down on this or overly negative. That said I am committed to completing this story, even if it is, and I mean this as compassionately as I possibly can, boring me to tears.
3 stars for the artwork. Gary Frank remains a god amoung artists.
I have no quarrels with either. I think we need fiction that makes us excited, brave and gives us a stronger sense of self esteem- but i also think it's more than fair to be critical of these figures we build up to be our champions.
I just find it very difficult to get into this comic anymore now that I have seen the HBO adaption of Watchmen, as well as Tom King's Rorschach. I suspect a part of that might be that a sequel with the original Watchmen characters seems almost impossible. I'm having a heck of a time even convincing myself this is the original Dr Manhattan.
I'm not trying to be down on this or overly negative. That said I am committed to completing this story, even if it is, and I mean this as compassionately as I possibly can, boring me to tears.
3 stars for the artwork. Gary Frank remains a god amoung artists.
June 11, 2019
OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING! I NEED IT ON SCREEN ASAP.
DC, DO YOUR THING.
As opposite to the previous issue, this one wasn't as fast paced. It was in fact, a walk through time and space with Jon.
We go through many alternative universe and different outcomes of different scenarios, and in doing that Jon discovers a startling information. .
I loved the pace of this issue, how completely and utterly confusing it started and how it made sense by little by litte (not unlike previous Dr. Manhattan chapters)
The last revelation made everything a thousand times better.
It's one thing to see something a certain way, but to have Jon say it is a whole different matter.
All in all, I'm so hyped up for the ending of this story and I cannot wait for the following issues.
DC, DO YOUR THING.
As opposite to the previous issue, this one wasn't as fast paced. It was in fact, a walk through time and space with Jon.
We go through many alternative universe and different outcomes of different scenarios, and in doing that Jon discovers a startling information. .
I loved the pace of this issue, how completely and utterly confusing it started and how it made sense by little by litte (not unlike previous Dr. Manhattan chapters)
The last revelation made everything a thousand times better.
It's one thing to see something a certain way, but to have Jon say it is a whole different matter.
All in all, I'm so hyped up for the ending of this story and I cannot wait for the following issues.
June 17, 2021
Jon (Dr. Manhattan) messes with spacetime in order to 'understand' Superman's place in the 'metaverse'. He happens on Carver Coleman, and for no apparent reason starts telling him his future and messing with his timeline too. Eventually Carver get's murdered, and we find out his own mother did it because she's been blackmailing him since she had kicked him out of their home when he was a teenager and had caught him in a gay relationship. The implication was that Carver was no longer willing to pay her to keep his secret. The apparent attack on Jon on Mars is the result of his interjection on the metaverse. Even though he claims to have restored its state, the multiverse still experienced some effect and now see Jon as the enemy.
The timeline in this one keeps shifting all over the place, making it a very tough read.
The timeline in this one keeps shifting all over the place, making it a very tough read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2020
This feels like the eye of the storm, a calm step-back that walks us through a certain central figure's place in this world, and revealing some absolutely massive things about his involvement. This is the best instance of tying the two worlds together and making it important, and hints at the best chance for this story to have lasting significance as, at least, a Crisis-type event in DC continuity.
Of course, aome of the things it meant to foreshadow ended up happening first due to the delayed release schedule, but teading it now for the first time, when that would have been the case anyway, still works well.
Of course, aome of the things it meant to foreshadow ended up happening first due to the delayed release schedule, but teading it now for the first time, when that would have been the case anyway, still works well.
January 18, 2021
Geoff Johns pretende explicar años de ret-cons, cambios multiversales y el error/horror del Superman de los New 52... y lo logra completamente
Superamos el multiverso y conocemos (o más bien se nos revela) el metaverso, además de como Dr Manhattan ha metido manos para cambiar la historia del universo DC y como todo tiene un eje principal, a saber, Superman
Un proyecto ambicioso como Doomsday Clock parecía difícil de justificar, pero este número logra justificar la serie completa
Superamos el multiverso y conocemos (o más bien se nos revela) el metaverso, además de como Dr Manhattan ha metido manos para cambiar la historia del universo DC y como todo tiene un eje principal, a saber, Superman
Un proyecto ambicioso como Doomsday Clock parecía difícil de justificar, pero este número logra justificar la serie completa
June 1, 2019
This story has intrigued me again.
The promise of a Supes / Manhattan showdown is getting very interesting.
The time jumps are a bit confusing, but I suppose that’s how Dr Manhattan would see things.
The promise of a Supes / Manhattan showdown is getting very interesting.
The time jumps are a bit confusing, but I suppose that’s how Dr Manhattan would see things.
June 13, 2019
5 Stars. Wow, great issue! This series has proven itself to be a more than worthy sequel to Watchmen, and a great story in it's own right. I'm anxious to see how everything turns out, but I'm gonna miss this series a lot when it's over!
May 29, 2019
3.5/5 Stars
At least we finally know why Jon is in the DC Universe.
At least we finally know why Jon is in the DC Universe.
May 30, 2019
Too slow
As usual a mini series shows promise and starts to fizzle near the end.I hope the next installment brings it back on track.
As usual a mini series shows promise and starts to fizzle near the end.I hope the next installment brings it back on track.
June 4, 2019
Interesting way of showing show what retcons look like to someone who doesn’t know comics.
Clearly more building to the big Superman/ Doc Manhattan “fight”.
Clearly more building to the big Superman/ Doc Manhattan “fight”.
June 4, 2019
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June 7, 2019
Intriguing.
June 17, 2019
The Metaverse is revealed and the greatest confrontation in DC universe history is about to take place.Superman vs Dr. Manhattan!
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