Dark Knights of Steel (2021-) #2

Dark Knights of Steel (Single Issues)

by Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri (Illustrator), Arif Prianto (Illustrator)

An entire medieval world will be forever changed when a spaceship crash-lands from a doomed planet. Monarchs will die, kingdoms will rise, and what seemed the end of the world for many…was only the beginning! An epic high-fantasy story set in a DC Universe where nothing is what it seems… From worldwide bestselling writer Tom Taylor (DCeased, Superman: Son of Kal-El) and acclaimed artist Yasmine Putri comes a generational tale of good and evil within a brand-new DCU!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Batman, Fantasy, Comic Book, Superman, Graphic Novels

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 7, 2021

About the author

Once a professional juggler and fire eater, Tom Taylor is a #1 New York Times Bestselling, multi-award-winning comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter.

Well known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, Taylor is the co-creator of NEVERLANDERS from Penguin Random House, SEVEN SECRETS from Boom Studios and the Aurealis-Award-winning graphic novel series THE DEEP. Taylor is also the Head Writer and Executive Producer of The Deep animated series, four seasons of which is broadcast in over 140 countries.

He is perhaps best known for the DC Comics series, DCEASED (Shadow Awards Winner), NIGHTWING (nominated for 5 Eisner Awards), SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL (GLAAD Award Nominee), INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US, SUICIDE SQUAD, EARTH 2 and BATMAN/SUPERMAN as well as Marvel's FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, ALL NEW WOLVERINE, X-MEN: RED, DARK AGES and SUPERIOR IRON MAN. Taylor is also the writer of many Star Wars series, which include STAR WARS: INVASION and STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES (Stan Lee Excelsior Award winner). Taylor has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom Studios, Wildstorm, 2000 AD and Gestalt Comics.

He can be followed on twitter @TomTaylorMade.

Reviews

[Sid · Rating 5 out of 5]

every possible version of harley and bruce (this one included) just be like *chaotic frenemies* AS IT SHOULD BE.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can 6 stars be a thing? Somehow, something amazing got even better. The plot is really strong, the action and humor are there, the artwork is incredible… I mean, there are so many Arthurian legend cliches and so many superhero cliches, but when you combine the two, it somehow feels so fresh and different. I love that the Els are locking up magic users, which is basically metas (the Flash gets a nice cameo, for example), and honestly, it’s hard to know who “the good guys” are because we get both perspectives, and as a Flash and Green Arrow fan, I side with King Pierce, but as a Superman and Batman and Black Canary fan, I side with the Els. It’s handled so well, all of it.
Oh, Anissa and Jennifer!! Wonder Woman!! The frame narrative about fate, destiny, and the future!!

Memorable lines:

The Green Man: The ring told me to leave him.
Constantine: Did it? Right. Well, you can’t argue with jewelry.

Harley to Bruce: You should lose the ears on your helmet. They don’t make you look intimidating. They make me want to pat you and offer you treats.

[Emma Anais Doyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forgot to mark this as read IM IN LOOOOOOVE WITH THIS WORLD

[Loveland · Rating 5 out of 5]

so how do i get constantine's job. he's a medieval stoner that gets to be bitchy to everyone regardless of rank because he tells the future

[Hilary "Fox" · Rating 4 out of 5]

What if the DC universe was more... Game of Thrones?

With the death of Jor-El things are really beginning to heat up. The Green Man claims that there was no real choice with it - the Ring told him it had to be done. That doesn't mean anyone has to like it. Jor-El's kids are furious, and beginning to lash out. Things aren't looking great for Ollie, nor at they looking great for Jefferson's kids now...

Amazonia is beginning to look as if it's getting involved.

This is the way massive wars start, guys.

Love the artwork, and the premise is bonkers but fun. It's being pulled off nicely so far.

Also, Constantine smoking a pipe is hilarious.

[Valéria. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy fuck, nechápem že to je ešte lepšie ako prvé číslo.

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The opening and ending sequences of this are awesome! Solid storytelling in between.

[edy · Rating 4 out of 5]

i'm here for the wonder woman/supergirl romance. also, i enjoyed this issue way more than the previous one.

[Faith Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

i would die for this issue. for one page in particular. iykyk.

SUPERCORP FOREVER.

❤️💙

[The Wintermute System · Rating 4 out of 5]

So war's on the horizon, war fueled by a prophecy which may be self-fulfilling. Jor-El is dead and both his sons (Kal-El and Bruce Wayne) want retribution. But even this causes strife based on how to get said retribution and who should have a say in it: Kal-El lashes out and says that Bruce, the bastard that he is in this universe, has nothing to do with it at all.

Meanwhile, Jor-El and Lara's daughter, Zala - supergirl maybe? - finds out her father is dead and strikes on her own. There's also the appearance of Wonder Woman, who is apparently in a relationship with Zala.

Also, the cameos are great: from Waller's minor role so far, to The Flash, Dinah Lance in issue one, King Shark, and Jimmy Olsen on top of the Robins - although sadly so far all the Robins have only shown up in issue one - the details are amazing.

I was disappointed by the lack of Jason Todd, particularly so knocked off one star. I honestly though the Robins would have a bigger role in this...

[bernice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was madly ignorant of King Jefferson to kill the king of the new gods and still believe that his invocation for war will be politely neglected by the one-digit remaining super-alien family of Kingdom El. It's like annoyingly dangling a bone in front of a dog and not expecting it to aggressively bite the bone and your finger. But otherwise, I loved the characterization of everyone else. Much recommended.

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely phenomenal, somehow manages to be better than the last issue which was also perfect! Tom Taylor is a beast, this is without a doubt one of the greatest comics I’ve ever read and I’m so excited to keep reading! Also that wlw kiss????? My jaw dropped I’m so happy that was included I could cry

[Bethany Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this graphic novel.

I am really liking where this is going. It is an interesting story and am always looking forward to where the story is going to go.

I enjoyed being with these characters. They are fun and like how they are dealing with all that they are dealing with.

Can't wait to read the next one.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 4 out of 5]

La verdad es que esto ha subido como la espuma tras ese primer número de presentación algo dubitativo. El pasado alternativo feudal de Tom Taylor y la reformulación de los conocidos personajes de DC cómics parecen tener bastante que demostrar (no por nada pasará de los 10 números).

[alia · Rating 5 out of 5]

| "You're employed to juggle."

_(£)9£(£+#((£(£)£)#)## ?? LESBIAN WONDER WOMAN!!!???? where are my royalties I literally co-authored this??

In every universe Harley & Bruce will always be best frenemies 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[টক দইয়ের চা · Rating 5 out of 5]

It will be a good series.

[Camila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wey yo quería más, no está mal. Pero por supuesto esperaba no se... Más.

[James DeSantis · Rating 5 out of 5]

War is looming, death is happening to kids now, and some hot lesbian romance. This is my kind of book!

[mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series already has a spot in my heart it is insanely good

[☾La Musa literaria☽ · Rating 5 out of 5]

No puedo esperar por el siguiente, la trama cada vez es más emocionante y cada personaje aporta a la historia. Aquí vemos personajes de la comunidad LGBTI los cuales espero que sigan desarrollando

[Laris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alguém realmente precisa parar de machucar o Oliver em todo e qualquer universo.

[Prerna Lal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m just here for the supergirl/Wonder Woman kiss

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

*soft gasp*

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

So midevil batman and superman with fantasy (sorcery & metapowers)... I'm here for it... Recommended

[som ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱₊˚⊹ · Rating 4 out of 5]

معرف شي عن سوبرمان بس زالا؟- نينسنسنسنسن وديانا؟ اوه قاد عايبيني كللهمممم + هارلز هنيه بييببببببب اموت فيهاااا !!

[Annemarie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Many characters I do not know made this a little confusing. I enjoyed the Batman/Superman parts a lot, as well as Wonderwoman/Supergirl. The final scenes were really good as well.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

It just keeps getting better.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super girl and wonder women smack lips 😏

[Norrin Shearer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continues to be incredible. More lore revealed in this one and a dramatic follow up to the assassination in the previous issue. Very very good stuff.