Final Crisis
Template:Infobox future comics Final Crisis is an American comic book limited series published by DC Comics, in 2008. It directly follows the conclusion of the 51-issue Countdown to Final Crisis.[1] It is written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by J. G. Jones. There will be seven oversized issues.
Publication setup
Statements have been made that Final Crisis will flow out of the events of Countdown to Final Crisis, Death of the New Gods, and DC Universe #0, with the "Fourth World" destroyed.
Relationship with other Crises
References to Infinite Crisis as the "middle Crisis"[2] gave the implication that there will be at least one additional major crisis, which was further indicated when DC Comics released a teaser poster for Final Crisis with the date May 2008 and the tagline: "Heroes die. Legends live forever."[3] At the New York Comic Con Dan DiDio described how Final Crisis fits in with previous "Crisis" limited series:[4]
It is the third "Crisis" of a trilogy:
- Crisis on Infinite Earths: "death of the multiverse"
- Infinite Crisis: "rebuilding of the multiverse"
- Final Crisis: "final saga of the multiverse"
It is also the third in trilogy that comprise "an exploration of our heroes":
- Identity Crisis: "personal threat"
- Infinite Crisis: "putting the greatest odds against the heroes"
- Final Crisis: "the day that evil won"
Format
The first issue of Final Crisis went on sale May 28 2008.[5] Dan Didio announced that with issue #26, Countdown would be renamed Countdown to Final Crisis.[1] In a later interview he mentioned that Countdown to Final Crisis would end with issue #1, the next issue being titled Final Crisis #0.[6] This title was later changed to DC Universe #0, and its relation to Final Crisis was de-emphasized. [7] Writer Grant Morrison has said that this is the last "Crisis", and that it will be "The Lord of the Rings of the DCU".[8] Final Crisis is planned for seven oversized issues released over eight months starting in May 2008. Although there will be other projects alongside Final Crisis, the story will not crossover with any ongoing series.[9]
Sightings
Dan DiDio has announced Sightings, which will be "signposts, marking important storybeats and moments throughout the DC Universe." These Sightings will be related to Final Crisis and other major DCU events in the coming months. [10] The first Sightings header appeared on Justice League of America #21.
Plot
The story begins with the New God Metron giving fire to the first boy on Earth, Anthro, who uses it to defend his village from a group of cavemen led by Vandal Savage. [11]
In the present day, Detective Dan Turpin investigates the disappearance of six metahuman children. In a shipping yard, he finds the New God Orion, who gives Turpin the cryptic message that "He is in you all" before dying. Turpin meets with The Question, who tells him to investigate "The Dark Side Club" for a link to his case. Turpin then encounters the Tattooed Man who leads Turpin to the club, where he meets Boss Dark Side. When Turpin asks about the missing children, Dark Side explains how he gave the kids to 'Granny'. Turpin attempts to attack Dark Side but is easily beaten. Dark Side then reveals the missing children, whom he has infected with the Anti-Life Equation. As the skies turn red, Green Lanterns John Stewart and Hal Jordan investigate the death of Orion with the help of the Justice League. The Guardians place Earth on lockdown, sending a squad of Alpha Lanterns to also investigate the murder.
Meanwhile, Dr. Light and Mirror Master discover Metron's chair, and attempt to bring it to Libra and his Secret Society of Super Villains whilst a group of supervillains protest against "vigilante brutality". Lex Luthor and Vandal Savage are express their doubts to Libra about his new Secret Society and his offer of "their hearts desire". To demonstrate, Libra fulfills the Human Flame's desire by killing a drugged Martian Manhunter before the society.
On the Monitor's planet, The Monitors are holding a trial for Nix Uotan, the Monitor of Earth-51 following it's destruction. They decide remove his status as a Monitor and banish him to a mortal life. The Monitor Weeja Dell (who appears to be Uotan's lover), expresses sadness at Uotan's banishment. Solomon observes Weeja, saying that with Nix Uotan gone, so has his only obstacle. As a man resembelling Nix Uotan awakens in a bed, a television shows Green Arrow expressing frustration over Martian Manhunter's death, and promising repercussions those responsible.
Kamandi visits Anthro and demands to know where the weapon Metron left him is. Anthro marks his face with paint in a design similar to Metron's facial markings.[12]
Casualties
- Martian Manhunter-Killed by Libra (Final Crisis #1)
Tie-ins
Several one-shots and mini-series will be released that will tie in with Final Crisis:[4] [13]
April
- DC Universe #0
May
- Justice League of America #21
- Final Crisis #1 (of 7)
- Final Crisis: Sketchbook
June
- Final Crisis #2 (of 7)
July
- Final Crisis #3 (of 7)
- Final Crisis: Requiem (One-Shot)
- Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #1 (of 3)
August
- DC Universe: Last Will and Testament (One-Shot)
- Final Crisis #1 Director's Cut Special
- Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Revelation #1 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #2 (of 3)
- Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1 (of 2)
September
- Final Crisis #4 (of 7)
- Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #2 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Revelation #2 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #3 (of 3)
- Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2 (of 2)
- Final Crisis: Submit (One-Shot)
October
- Final Crisis #5 (of 7)
- Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Resist (One-Shot)
- Final Crisis: Revelation #3 (of 5)
November
- Final Crisis #6 (of 7)
- Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #4 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns (One-Shot)
- Final Crisis: Revelation #4 (of 5)
December
- Final Crisis #7 (of 7)
- Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #5 (of 5)
- Final Crisis: Revelation #5 (of 5)
Grant Morrison has also said that a two-part story following the "Batman R.I.P." storyline will also "fit in" with Final Crisis.[4]
Notes and references
- ^ a b SDCC '07: DC's 'Countdown...To The End?' PANEL, Newsarama, July 26, 2007
- ^ Justice League of America #9: "The Lightning Saga, Chapter Three", July 2007.
- ^ Final Crisis Teaser poster, Newsarama
- ^ a b c NYCC '08: DC's (final) Final Crisis Panel, Newsarama, April 20, 2008
- ^ DC Comics' solicitation for Final Crisis #1
- ^ Talking to Dan Didio 2007, Part Two, Newsarama, December 21, 2007
- ^ Dan Didio, Geoff Johns on DC Universe #0 & Final Crisis' Plan, Newsarama, February 9, 2008
- ^ Wizard Magazine #192, pg 77
- ^ Phillips, Dan (2008-02-11). "Dan DiDio on DC's Future". IGN. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
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- ^ WW PHILLY: FINAL CRISIS #1 - THE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY, Newsarama, May 30, 2008
- ^ Final Crisis, no. 1 ((July, 2008)). DC Comics.
- ^ Final Crisis: Secrets and Truths with Geoff Johns, Newsarama, May 9, 2008
External links
- Grant Morrison on Final Crisis, Newsarama, February 14, 2008
- All Star Grant Morrison I; Final Crisis, Comic Book Resources, April 15, 2008
- Comics First Look: DC's 'Final Crisis', Entertainment Weekly
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