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#1 New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (The President's Shadow, House of Secrets) delivers a look into the all-too-human lives of superheroes when the spouse of a member of the Justice League of America is brutally murdered. With one of their own dead, the entire superhero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets. But before the mystery is fully solved, long-buried secrets of the heroes rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice. Rife with mystery, intrigue and tragedy, Meltzer brings the nuance and suspense of a mystery novel to the printed page, turning our conception of the mythological Justice League on its head and showing the deep humanity in our favorite heroes. With pencils by the divine Rags Morales, Identity Crisis is one of the great tales in League lore. Collects Identity Crisis #1-7.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Meltzer, Brad
- ISBN: 9781401204587
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 10.22 x 0.53
- Number Of Pages: 258
- Publication Year: 2006
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Tough graphic novel featuring hard crimes
Charles A. - 4 years 3 months agoAlthough it has been mentioned many times that the reason the superheroes have secret identities is so that their families will be safe from their enemies, that plot device has rarely been used. In this case, it is used to venture into territory rarely covered in the comic genre. Ralph Dibny is also known as the Elongated Man, and he is fairly unique in that he does not wear a mask or have a secret identity. Therefore, his wife Sue is also known to the world at large. When Sue is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the first list of likely suspects is populated by some of the powerful villains that Dibny has battled in the past. The path taken in the pursuit of the truth meanders a bit and covers a lot of ground with a lot of the characters of the Justice League. One of the darker points is the rape of Sue by a powerful villain that the members of the Justice League have fought several times. To cope with this event, Zatanna uses her powers to wipe some of the perpetrator’s memories. This involves a major debate among the Justice League members regarding the ethical status of such an action. Opinions are forcefully stated, as only super powered beings can. There is a break in the case when a detailed autopsy of Sue’s body is performed, revealing that the cause of death was not the obvious flaming of the body. The true murderer is discovered, and it is not any of the logical suspects. Even though the members of the Justice League have great powers, they are still mostly human, and driven to some extent by human emotions. Protection of loved ones is one of the most powerful of those emotions, which is to a large extent what drives the heroes in this great graphic novel.
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A "whodunit" tale with exceptional characterization and thrilling suspense.
James R. - 7 years 6 months agoDespite reboots, rebirths, time jumps, etc., Identity Crisis has some of the BEST characterization in DC's rich history. A classic "whodunit" that envelopes emotional trauma and turmoil amongst the superhero community and themselves -- all the while revealing the raw and ugly truth that being a "good guy" doesn't necessarily mean "moral." The story is simple, but part of its charm is the way Brad Meltzer handles character interaction and narrative. The art is also charming, as Rags Morales' forte for facial expression further embellishes Meltzer's heavy hitting dialogue and exchanges between characters. Regardless of what is being said, Morales' faces tell you everything you need to know. Part thriller, part suspense, part drama, Identity Crisis portrays the best and worst of what it means to wear a mask, and the challenges, decisions, and thus, the consequences that come with doing so.
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