Heroes in Crisis Hardcover – 1 Oct. 2019

Going to preface this review by saying, I’ve avoided reading anything from ‘The Big Two’ since around 2016, and even then I had reduced my ‘pull list’ dramatically from 2012.If you want to know about the story, read the synopsis, or better yet, read the book.I have only a passable knowledge of DC continuity over the last 5/6 years, and this book actually didn’t need me to have even that.Characters are well written, even minor glimpses offer HUGE insights into mindsets of cameos/supporting characters. The artwork is superb.I picked this up after hearing and seeing previews of how some of the characters are written as having mental health problems, and, having first hand experience, this book tastefully and truthfully offers realistic insight using the most fantastical characters.Without spoiling, the ending is a bit convoluted, although the story is very much about how two people with severe mental trauma are doubted by those around them, and at times can’t trust themselves.If you’re a ‘lapsed fan’, I’d recommend picking this one up. It didn’t seem to be setting up “world ending stakes” or “the next big crossover”. It’s a tale of damaged human beings trying to get by, with phenomenal artwork really hammering the story home.Honestly, it’s worth reading just for the “therapy recordings” alone. Some of them are genuinely heartbreaking.

I was initially put off reading this due to the crowded front cover and the implication that this story centres around superheroes with PTSD on the back cover, as it left me feeling unsure as to what the story is about. It turned out to be a murder mystery. There are mentions of superheroes having identity crises and various traumas, but the story doesn't centre in them. There aren't 20- 30 superheroes cluttering up this story, but only Harley Quin and Booster Gold in the main roles with around 6 supporting characters. The story is light in terms of supernatural elements as it chooses instead to focus on the characters, which I thoroughly enjoyed as it made it less predictable than those stories which concludes with a team up to tackle a big baddie. It's a good self contained story which required no further reading from other series to understand it.

This is another good story from DC, it gives you a bit more of a personal insight into these characters and the effects that their day to day lives has on them as superheroes. It could have given you a bit more at times though as it just shows you a quick page of how they are feeling and that is it, it doesn't go any deeper than that. Harley Quinn was great in this story and Margot Robbie should take notes on how to be a great Harley Quinn from this. I am not sure if this story is a one off or if it is part of the canon storylines. I would give this story 7/10

I was looking forward to reading this graphic novel. I love Harley Quinn and the fact she was in it with her unique humour had me riveted for the first half f the book. Then, it seemed like the writer was writing a filler (episode which adds nothing to the storey).I soldiered on and found the end somewhat unbelievable (ok its not real but I like stories to have a good beginning, middle and end).Disappointed.

Heroes in Crisis had me hooked from start to finish. Even now, over six months later, I'm still thinking about the story and its consequences for the characters involved. Tom King (and his excellent use of nine-panel pages) is as consistent as ever and Clay Mann's art is so vivid and expressive, I just couldn't help turning back the pages to experience it all over again. This has definitely become one of my favourite graphic novels and I can't wait to read it again!

I love this book. The art is fantastic and so is the story. You do need some basic knowledge of DC Comics to understand the story, mainly what happened in DC Rebirth.Must read for any DC fan.

I'm not a big fan of comic books, but this one had me gripped all the way. I felt every word as if I'd lived it myself. And the art work is worth it on its own! It does need more than one read -but that makes it something worth coming back to.

The only thing I liked about this book was the artwork I am awarding the 2 stars solely based on that. The story is way too drawn out simply to the the "undercard" characters a chance to shine. For me though I have never been a fan of the "Batman won't think of this as it is too stupid and only I would do it" mentality.The concrete is sound but badly executed. The sanctuary is created for supers to gain mental help when they need it with no judgement or recording (something not even Batman break the trust of). There have been murders, with two suspects each convinced the other did it.Did not like the story, apart from the great artwork I would happily not know this book existed. The cover gallery contains all the variant covers. Regular covers at the beginning of every chapter/issue.

Hey there book lovers! It is your old pal, Ninetoes. coming at you with a review of DC Comics’s Heroes in Crisis. I have coffee in my system, and my thinking cap on, so let’s do this!A few years ago, I posted an article on the joys of reading graphic novels. Some may disregard this reading format because they feel it is “Just a comic book”, but as I stated, there is some excellent and powerful reading in a graphic novel. Heroes in Crisis proves this point.Here is something to think about. How does a hero, let’s say Superman, handle the after-effects of being a hero. It is not necessarily a job that does not come with some baggage. He saves the world, and sometimes by the skin of his teeth, he faces villains who know his weaknesses and use them against him at every turn. Who can he turn to just to unpack what he had gone through, he cannot just turn to anybody and say he is suffering from PTSD from his last adventure.This is where Sanctuary comes in. It is a treatment hospital for superheroes constructed by Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Here, cutting-edge artificial intelligence helps the heroes deal with their trauma and return to the never-ending battle of saving the world. The problem is Sanctuary has been violated, murder has come to this safe haven, and the suspects are clown princess Harley Quinn and time traveler Booster Gold. But the real killer is still out there and the secrets and lives of the heroes are in jeopardy.Now, in total transparency, I worked as a psychiatric technician in mental health services. That being said, this book hit me right in that sweet spot. Some of my more nerdy co-workers and I would often joke “Could you see Batman here looking for help?” Well, Tom King brought that idea to light (no, we never met), and he did so in spectacular fashion. The art by Clay Mann added the necessary punch to drive the idea home. Each page had me enthralled and drove me further into the book.I loved the story, I loved the art, I loved the concept. This is one not to be missed!I give Heroes in Crisis 5 out of 5 bookmarks!

This is a well written story. It finally explains how the heroes of the DC Universe cope with the things that sometimes need to endure in their adventures.

Interesante y sorprendentes giros argumentales.Arte excepcional.Tom King es un genio

Fiquei com um pouco de receio antes de comprar porque a galera fala bem mal desse título, mas achei uma obra muito interessante! Há um destaque grande para os personagens Arlequina, Gladiador Dourado e Flash, recomendo a leitura principalmente para os fãs da Palhacinha. Veio em perfeito estado, entrega rápida.

So many mixed reviews. So many angry fans. Not so sure about reading it. But i bought it. My thoughts? Exceptional. A masterpiece, why? because it feels real. In retrospective. The fictional world (any, not just of comic books) always has seemed a little unreal, regardless of the definition of the word “fictional”. And that’s the problem with so many stories in general in any medium. Why should we assume that the responsibilities that come with the great power won’t take its toll or affect our heroes? Why should we think that a character like Wally West can be throw in to the mix with his prior existence erased and mean nothing?The art is exceptional all through the book. With its flaws, but even the flaws are well managed (for example, the parts involving different artists would mean different scenes and environments for each artist. The writing? I think is very responsible. If you read it through an omniscient len, you will think: “Hey, that is dumb. That he wouldn’t do.” But just because the very fact that some things aren’t “reasonable” at first sight or whatsoever, doesn’t mean they aren’t possible. Because, we as humans don’t always make the more “reasonable” decisions. I don’t ser why our heroes should. And i believe that’s the point of the story. Bad things happen. We want Wally back, become hope? That’s a heavy burden. Would we do any better?And if we want realness in our stories, that means we need to let the real in ourselves enter the stories we read, and not be frightened, but embraced by its possibilities.That could happen. This could happen. The decisions made sense to me, in the most human way. That happened, so instead of being turned away by it. I think whoever is reading Heroes in Crisis should have an open mind. A real mind. And think about it. Maybe you don’t like it after going through it. That’s ok. But that doesn’t mean is bad. It is flawed? Heck yeah. But humans are flawed too, and that doesn’t mean we are not great as we are, instead, the flaws make us humans, and sure as hell we are great.