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Few foes can test the Justice League. Let alone, take out their strongest heroes. One of those villains is Eclipso. After manipulating events, DC’s Prince of Darkness has taken control of the World’s Finest. In his wake is a gold of eternal darkness. Who steps up to his challenge now?
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #32 by Mark Waid, Adrián Gutiérrez, Tamra Bonvillain and Steve Wands (DC Comics) continues the timeless tale of years past.
Let’s take a closer look as events fade into darkness.
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Waid escalates the conflict with many twists and turns. Eclipso’s plans controlling Batman and Superman lead into a growing threat. The writing allows the heroes to dig into their dark sides while an unlikely hero steps in to save them. Robin becomes the teacher in keeping the heroes at bay long enough to get help. That comes in the form of one of DC’s greatest superhero teams.
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The injection of the JSA throws a great dynamic into play. Readers watch as the team steps up to take down the finest. Waid dishes up a shocking way to try and free Batman from Eclipso’s clutches. It is a moment that will have fans’ attention. This leads into the closing portion of the chapter. Just when readers think they have some answers, Waid flips the situation to provide a strong cliffhanger until next time. There is a reason this series gets all the deserved praise it gets. It always showcases fantastic storytelling.
Gutiérrez and Bonvillain make an immediate impact with the opening pages. Eclipso’s return to Earth is greeted with a bold full page image of the possessed heroes. The following panel of the maniacal laughter strikes a chord with the audience. Eclipso looks every bit as an unhinged threat to take on all challengers.
On the other hand, the art depicts Robin as a frantic, concerned hero. This comes from witnessing the big two under Eclipso’s control. The sequence with Commissioner Gordon come across larger than life due to some JSA influence. Seeing the subtle change in the Bat-signal works as a defining moment of events changing.
Along with these pages, Robin’s big moment pops off the page due to Wands’ lettering. The panel makes a big statement and switches the course of the story. It leads into a ever-changing final act. Once here, a full page portrait of heroes says one thing. The following panels flip everything around as the final shot reminds everyone this fight is far from over.
FINAL POINT: 9.2
Eclipso’s reign of chaos continues as more heroes enter the fray. Waid’s writing keeps readers on edge with suspense. It’s equally matched with the phenomenal work of Gutiérrez (along with Bonvillain and Wands). The imagery shuffles up the exciting battles with the overall sense of trickery. Judging by the last page, expect more shock ad awe before this tale concludes.
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