Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #1

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths (Single Issues)

by Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere (Penciller), Chris Burnham (Cover Art)

Crisis on Infinite Earths. Infinite Crisis. Final Crisis. And now…Dark Crisis! The epic event years in the making is finally here! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League are dead. The remaining heroes are left to protect the world from an onslaught of violent attacks by DC’s greatest villains! Can the legacy heroes step out of the shadows of the classic heroes to form a new Justice League? And will that be enough to stop a darkness greater than anything they’ve ever faced from destroying everything? Don’t miss out on the first issue of the blockbuster event of the summer!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics

38 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2022

Reviews

[A.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the part where the Teen Titans Academy kids got trolled. I knew the only point of that series was to create a bunch of canon fodder for the next Crisis.

[Al · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit, as a long time comic reader, some hesitation to picking up an “event” comic. The comic Big 2 have trotted enough Big Events, Deaths, New Team Ups that even promising “this will change everything” and then with creative turnover and other circumstances leading into disappointment

So I don’t envy Joshua Williamson taking this on, but I will tell you this: I think I like it. There’s a lot going on with an epic story to tell, but he has made the right decision in trying to tell this heroic story by telling it in the most personal terms possible.

It doesn’t feel intimidating as these events often do, even as Williamson wrangles in quite a few storylines.

The amazing thing about Daniel Sampere’s art is that I don’t know that I would otherwise comment on it. It is such a clean, well done style that it seems so perfect that nothing additional needs to be said.

Williamson can be a good storyteller but I had doubts in regards to telling an epic superhero story, but he’s meeting and exceeding expectations here. We will see how it goes.

[Kevin Halter · Rating 4 out of 5]

History or Legacy?

Dark Crisis by Joshua Williams seems to say why not both--
After the events of Death of the Justice League the world is getting darker, crime is becoming more prevalent and the villains are running amok (amoker?) Kal, Son of Superman thinks the world needs a NEW Justice League.
There are a few problems with the idea and story concept initially-- with all the past incarnations of the JL why is this one so special or different? The Justice League individually has died before and it lasts as long as the story arc. What is different this time?
Unfortunately, the first issue of Dark Crisis doesn't really address those questions--and in some ways the question is irrelevant, the JL aren't here and the world needs them yet as a reader this wasn't really new territory.
On the plus side I do feel that writer Joshua Williamson is aware of this and I think the continuing story will address it.
Overall, the first issue only addresses the need and the attempt at forming a new Justice League--and here is the second problem, with the removal of the original League from the table the story could feel like we are trying to scrape enough together to get a passable version of the JL --which puts our (new) heroes at a point where they are wannabes trying to prove their merit. Once again I think Joshua Williamson is aware of this and will address it as several characters in the book bring it up.
There is good art and the beginnings of a good story--time will tell if it pays off. Fingers crossed.

[Oneirosophos · Rating 5 out of 5]

8O

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually way more fun than I thought it be.

Jon does his best to step in for Clark as Superman and try to rile up people to be the new Justice League to help protect the world. However, those plans are a lot harder to follow through on when the entire world doesn't have a leader like before. The ending is explosive to say the least, and a interesting way to kick off this event.

[Nicolas Hofman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good start. Nightwing is the new leader

[Dia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[✨️Isi✨️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how this plays out and how they try to join forces

[Ernez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is great. I love the darkness idea and how it feels like they're trying to fill huge shoes. I'm very interested in this.

[Roman Colombo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely need to read that last Justice League story. While it works without it, there's so much reference to it, you can easily get lost.

[Renan Fontes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start. Jon's Justice League is a mess, but the story's acknowledging that. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

[Obi Juan · Rating 3 out of 5]

El arte es genial!
Y eso es lo mejor que puedo decir.
Empezamos mal con un tremendo error de continuidad, que tiene como protagonista a Hal Jordan, que se entera en este número cuál ha sido el destino de la JL por Flash y Superboy, pero que en Road To Dark Crisis (que es anterior), también se entera, por Aqualad.
#Fail
Parece un poco apresurada la reacción de todos (superhéroes, villanos y humanos), luego de los eventos de Justice League #75…
La intención de Jon Kent es buena, pero su actitud timorata no me cuadra mucho con el personaje. Hal, Barry y Dick, no parecen muy comprensivos con Jon, de hecho no le dan mucho apoyo, la sensación es que nunca actuarían de la forma en la que están actuando, como si estuviesen escritos por alguien que no los conoce.
Por último, el plan de Pariah parece ser diferente al que expresó en Justice League #75 y su actitud, muy distinta a la de Road To Dark Crisis. Quizás se explica en un crossover que no voy a leer.
Por último, un duda que puede tener la misma respuesta (crossover)… ¿quién es el Batman que va a ver Jon? No es Dick, y no es Damian…

[Murf Reeves · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have enjoyed all the Crisis graphic novels. I am astonished at how the writers and illustrators chop up and put back the Universe together, while tying in psychological battles that can only take place in the mind. Dark Crisis was a little different for me, because I have not been reading comic books for some time. The pace of Dark Crisis is faster than I am used to in reading comics. I forget that a graphic novel are all the issues condensed so there is no waiting for the next issue; binge reading. The story is a sort of full circle to the first crisis story with Pariah back on the scene. In the first crisis
pariah was trying to save worlds, in the recent story he is destroying words to make way for the Darkness. A parasitic being or feeling of hate and destruction that is doing its best to remake the universe. The Justice League is dead, so the burden of responsibility falls on the League's siblings and younger partners.

[C. John Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

We kick this off with a memorial service for the Justice League, at least that is what it seems to be. Apparently the Justice League has been destroyed by some group or force being referred to as The Dark. The only survivor was Black Adam. As well Green Lantern/Hal Jordan is still around, but he was not at the scene of the crime, so to speak. It also seems that some villains are working with this Darkness, but not all. The big baddie would seem to be Pariah, who first appeared in the Crisis on Infinite Earths, though he was more of a hero back then. It seems his goal is to destroy the multivers, and then maybe rebuild it. However, I can't help but think there is more to this story than that. What I know for sure is that this was an entertaining read. Happy reading.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is so much about this that I like. The passing of the torch, trying to fill someone elses shoes, the fact that the heroes know that comic deaths are really death. The art was great and there are some really impactful panels. I loved the one with Jon looking at the statues. Jon is becoming one of my favorite characters in comics right now. Seeing him grow and try to be the hero he wants to be is so engaging. I am very excited for this event and to see where it leads.

[Max Solis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Las palabras de Black Adam son un duro golpe de realidad para Jon. El chico no está listo para reemplazar a su padre y crear una nueva Justice League, por más que se ha esforzado en reunir a varios héroes para intentarlo. Mientras tanto, Nightwing intenta liderar la Titans Academy, pero un ataque sorpresa de Slade Wilson y sus secuaces, demuestra que habrán tareas muy difíciles de llevar a cabo.

Pariah, en el Multiverso 2, planea llegar a Tierra 0.

[Clay Bartel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've found this great darkness tale exceedingly entertaining from Infinite Frontier, to Justice League Incarnate to the lead ups in Robin, Deathstroke Inc, Flash, and Batman...

Williamson has been a absolute fire and I can't get enough of Dark Crisis and will be collecting all the tie ins and all the books relating to this extremely exciting legacy story event!

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot damn it's good to have Hal back. Williamson doesn't do much for me, so I'm admittedly coming in with lukewarm expectations. Plus I have cosmic-event fatigue, but this was a good first issue. It does feel grandiose and heavy, even if we know the deaths won't stick.

[Gregorio Zoli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inizio della crisi, succede poco, e i maggiori nemici annunciati si vedono per mezza pagina... Il livello degli eventi rimane molto confinato alla Terra, speriamo che le cose diventino più grandi andando avanti con la serie

[Daniel Ballard · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 I’m using this issue as a stand in for the entire series because the trade isn’t out yet. It was pretty good. I liked seeing the sidekicks stepping up and kicking butt. And the side stories with the Justice Leaguers in their “perfect” worlds was fun.

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good beginning to a story about legacy and where we fit in this world. The Justice League is dead. Long live the Justice League.

[Lucas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh

[Jennifer Baratta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jawdropping

Hal Jordan is not the best green lantern to go to for help.
Black Atom is correct.
Jor-El is in over his head.
Best of luck!

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, that got...um...*dark*

[Jamie Nicholas · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/10

[Burton Olivier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even if it is just for an event, Supergirl and Harley both being in the Justice League makes me so happy

[Carly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh

[Jim Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ally instead of alley.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75

[Paransis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yo got this, Jon!!