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Final Crisis |  | Author: Grant Morrison
Creators: J.G. Jones, Doug Mahnke
Publisher: DC Comics
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.7
ISBN: 140122282X
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
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ASIN: 140122282X
Publication Date: June 8, 2010
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Book Description
Best-selling writer Grant Morrison (Batman, All-Star Superman, JLA) and critically acclaimed artist J.G. Jones (52, Wanted) redefine what it means to be a modern day Super Hero in this cosmic epic.
What happens when evil wins? That's the question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every being in the DC Universe have to face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of narcissistic followers actually win the war between light and dark. Featuring the deaths and resurrections of major DC characters, Final Crisis is more than your average multi-part event—:it's a deconstruction of Super Hero comics and a challenging, thought-provoking take on the modern, four-color icons. A Look Inside Final Crisis
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Best-selling writer Grant Morrison (BATMAN, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, JLA) and critically acclaimed artist J.G. Jones (52, Wanted) redefine what it means to be a modern day Super Hero in this cosmic epic.
What happens when evil wins? That's the question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every being in the DCU have to face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of narcissistic followers actually win the war between light and dark. Featuring the deaths and resurrections of major DC characters, FINAL CRISIS is more than your average multi-part event - it's a deconstruction of Super Hero comics and a challenging, thought-provoking take on the modern, four-color icons.
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 Final Crisis, a story about stories--SPOILERS June 19, 2009
Will Carper
34 out of 47 found this review helpful
Reviews decrying the ending of Final Crisis are missing the point. Yes, Superman "wishing" the world better is contrived--intentionally so. Final Crisis is about, among other things, the nature of stories and the effect that fiction can have on the real world. By having the end of the story rest on a wish, Morrison & Co. illustrate the essence of who Superman is and affirm that the character, arguably one of the most powerful and influential creations of the last century, is capable of saving us, of inspiring us--essentially, he's capable of a lot more than punching out giant robots and lifting trains. He's all of our best qualities in one man, as recognizable as any real world figure, and more powerful than the destructive forces that pervade any decent piece of superhero fiction's dark corners. In showing us the power of this one creation, Final Crisis suggests that all stories have the ability to change and influence the real world. The Monitors, portrayed in the series as mighty gods who view the beings of the Multiverse as "germs," are oblivious to this truth and, I believe, are meant to represent us, the reader, who often overlook the power of fiction in our day to day lives.
Final Crisis also touches on the perpetual battle in superhero comics between good and evil. By showing evil winning for the bulk of the series, Morrison imagines a world--much like the homeworld of the CSA in the Morrison/Quitely graphic novel JLA: Earth 2--where evil prevails. And what do we get? Death, destruction, the loss of freedom and individuality... pretty much what you would expect. And yet, in the end, good wins. Because good creates and innovates and brings ideas to the table, rather than tearing such things down. In the very first scene of the series, humanity is blessed with knowledge and imagination and it is these attributes that save the world in the end.
Now, Final Crisis has its flaws. Much of the art towards the end of the volume appears rushed (understandably so) and Morrison fumbles some of the final moments of the series, particularly the final confrontation with Mandrakk the Dark Monitor, but none of this takes away from the scope and strength of Morrison's ideas.
With Superman Beyond and Submit included (in order, no less!), this collection is the way that the series should be read and will hopefully preserve Morrison's intent for future readers.
Amazing Story August 15, 2009
D. Wilson (FL)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Final Crisis is, unfortunately, a victim of its own intelligence. This is a work that requires one to go far beyond the usual big event gimmickry, a tactic used by its biggest competitor "Secret Invasion". Not only are we given a story regarding the fall of a dark god through time and space, we are treated to a story about all stories. Grant Morrison weaves a tale that allows us insight into the DCU, easily the richest fantasy universe created in the past century. We see classic characters in a new light, we watch numerous conflicts, whether we see the ultimate human in Batman taking on the greatest villain Darkseid or the greatest hero Superman against the ultimate evil Mandrakk, and we see what would happen should evil actually win.
In my opinion, this is the greatest Crisis, topping even that epic "Crisis on Infinite Earths". The art is amazing, the story even better. And with the hardcover, you not only get the entire series, you also get "Superman Beyond", a story that once again shows why Superman is the best at what he does, and Submit, both tales enhancing the main story.
Grant Morrison may be an acquired taste, and Final Crisis his most esoteric dish so far. But, should you take the time to savor this tale, you'll come away richer and rewarded with an intriguing look into the DCU.
Five stars, only because ten isn't an option.
honestly kind of surprised at the reaction August 31, 2009
Jesse L. Jensen
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
really late to the game on this one - normally turned off by the sci-fi element of comics, and haven't really followed comics in general until very recently... picked this up after loving the heck out of Grant Morrison's run on Batman and All-Star Superman, and even then somewhat reluctantly given the apparent active hatred for this story I had heard from only loosely following the geek vine.
having read it twice now ... why all the hate?! I just don't get it... the story was fantastic, engrossing, and encompassed just about everything from the dawn of man to the death of god - not just metaphorically, but literally. I can't stop thinking about it. I can totally get why it might not be for everyone, but I also can't get how much people seem to be completely missing the sheer joy of reading this book.
its a comic for the 21st century hypergeek: tuned into wikipedia and the internet? able to absorb lots of disparate information at once; ie watching youtube and reading the news and listening to music all at the same time? enjoy complex meta-theories that refuse to be contained to just one subject? if so, this is the book for you.
Extremely Fun Read June 25, 2009
Roger Hsu
13 out of 18 found this review helpful
Final Crisis was a series that suffered from delays, artist changes, and few editorial mismanagements. In spite of that, when taken as a whole, Final Crisis is an extremely fun read. It has all the wonder and amazement that seems to be missing from many modern comics.
You get one layer from just reading the comic straight through, but when you start visiting the numerous Final Crisis annotations on the web, you open a whole new can of worms because there is so much more. In a way, Grant Morrison wrote the event to counter the darkness started by Alan Moore and Frank Miller. In a way, Final Crisis is a celebration of all that is good with super heroes.
However, a word of warning. Final Crisis is DEFINITELY not for everyone. Grant Morrison can get pretty abstract at times (especially near the end) and people who want a straight up "Crisis" event would best be served with Sinestro Corps War, Infinite Crisis, and the Final Crisis Tie-In, Legion of Three Worlds. But for those who want to try something a bit different, and don't mind a bit of abstract writing and a couple of loose ends, then Final Crisis is just for you.
One final warning. While this collection includes Superman Beyond and Final Crisis Submit, it does not include the two Grant Morrison penned Batman Last Rites issues. Those two issues are included with Batman R.I.P. and are important towards understanding where Batman is for most of Final Crisis.
Epic August 30, 2009
Krazykaleb (Las Vegas)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Scope and heart-warming emotion was Grant Morrison's intention. He used a lot of poetic writing and extravagant creative imagination that for those who think outside the box will love this title. Also make sure you read Batman: R.I.P. so that you have all the details by Morrison.
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