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albertico66's review against another edition
1.0
DC tries so hard to shit on Wally West --- why did they even bring this character back?!?! Ugh.. .bringing back Barry Allen as the main Flash was the worst idea.
wwwgretareads's review against another edition
1.0
you may not read it you may only skim for through the art (which is gorgeous)
unladylike's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I've read this twice now, but had forgotten I'd read it (and failed to mark it as read on Goodreads the first time). I really like Tom King in general, and as Major Comic Book Events go, this is way better than 99% of them.
Still, I could guess roughly Whodunnit early on in the book and overall it didn't hit me with much of a punch.
I've read this twice now, but had forgotten I'd read it (and failed to mark it as read on Goodreads the first time). I really like Tom King in general, and as Major Comic Book Events go, this is way better than 99% of them.
Still, I could guess roughly Whodunnit early on in the book and overall it didn't hit me with much of a punch.
bukluvr's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
reillykid7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mjgriffinii74656's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy the central premise of the novel, and the creation of a psych help center for superheroes is pretty cool take, imo. But I wasn’t a fan of the story’s ending and the last issue. It made much of what came before fall flat for me — though I will admit to being extremely hard on endings in general. Overall, I’d recommend if you’re a DC buff, but only with reservations if you’re looking for a new superhero story.
elon's review against another edition
2.0
I love the premise of heroes going in therapy, fighting their own battles to be able to fight other battles. Sadly, this wasn't that. It was a convoluted super hero team up drama, with little impact.
teachinsci's review against another edition
4.0
Heroes in Crisis shows the impact to the Heroes of what they have seen and experienced. The heroes (understandably) face problems associated with PTSD and need a place to get treated and yet not alarm the general public. That place is Sanctuary.
DC comics has always seemed to deal well and directly with societal issues. Green Lantern and Green Arrow had the heroes fighting against drugs. Identity Crisis showed the heroes facing the consequences and reality of the aftermath of defeating villains. This event, while not perfect (were the murders necessary to address the problem), does normalize PTSD. It does so through flashes of interviews with the affected superheroes.
The graphic novel is worth reading for the interviews, but he artwork is what truly elevates the work. Heroes in Crisis was visually stunning (thank you Clay Mann) and every page is filled with immersive detail. This is true from the background images to the expressions of pain on the faces of some of the heroes.
If you enjoy comics with a message, you will enjoy this work.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a preview of this graphic novel.
DC comics has always seemed to deal well and directly with societal issues. Green Lantern and Green Arrow had the heroes fighting against drugs. Identity Crisis showed the heroes facing the consequences and reality of the aftermath of defeating villains. This event, while not perfect (were the murders necessary to address the problem), does normalize PTSD. It does so through flashes of interviews with the affected superheroes.
The graphic novel is worth reading for the interviews, but he artwork is what truly elevates the work. Heroes in Crisis was visually stunning (thank you Clay Mann) and every page is filled with immersive detail. This is true from the background images to the expressions of pain on the faces of some of the heroes.
If you enjoy comics with a message, you will enjoy this work.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a preview of this graphic novel.