JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE OMEGA ACT SPECIAL #1 – HOW PRECIOUS IS GOLD

The DCU is rocked by one of its most deadliest foes. DC’s most feared villain disappeared and created the Absolute Universe. A new vision of life created by the Lord of Apokolips. An unfathomable feat completed. For most, this would be enough. Most are not Darkseid.

His obsession of power leads him back to the DCU. The events of “We Are Yesterday” has broken the timelines. It leaves an opening for the Evil Lord to strike. One very unlikely being stands in his way. DOOMSDAY is the Time Trapper & time is running out.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE OMEGA ACT SPECIAL #1 by Joshua Williamson, Yasmine Putri, Cian Tormey & Dave Sharpe leads readers into the next big thing at DC COMICS: DC K.O!

Tag teaming this review are Matt (Hops Geek news) and Yours truly (Ken – ODPH Podcast/NI editor-In-Chief). Let’s take a closer look at how this event plays out. *** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

LET’S TALK STORY!

MATT: There is A LOT happening in this issue with Williamson setting up what is to come. Perhaps the most intriguing piece is the flashbacks to the ruins of Krypton and what could be the key to stopping Darkseid.

Seeing Doomsday as a vessel for space and time is never going to not be funny to me, but I enjoy how he is showing Booster and Flash what the future holds. This issue teases K.O., and if this is anything to go by, I cannot wait!

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KEN: Williamson sets a few things in motion with the writing. The flashback to Krypton sets up teases for a better payoff later in the book. Once in the “present”, the unlikely key hero steps into the role he has dreamt off. Booster Gold steals this issue. His banter with Time Trapper continues to provide hope when its’ lost. Even as events jump to the 853rd Century, the fight against Darkseid rages on.

Readers watch as the odds turn against Gold and company. The writing doesn’t pull back on the weight of events. There is an overwhelming sense of loss during this portion. One moment swings back to hope at a shocking time. Has the real threat to Darkseid been here all along? The question lingers as the close starts taking shape. Williamson throws in a few more verbal jabs before dropping the final page. Once here, the final words uttered starts off the main event for the fate of the DCU. No pressure here, right?

HOW ABOUT ART & LETTERING?

MATT: The artwork is incredible as Tormey and Putri are laying down some insanely impressive panel work. The splash pages, as we venture through time, are intense and detailed, very carefully and intricately. The art also serves as a way to catch readers up on what has happened previously, as it propels us forward. Seeing all of the heroes on the Watchtower standing together on the final page sent chills down my spine it is the perfect teaser for the massive event coming up.

KEN: Putri & Tormey split art duties for this special. The Krypton flashback moves the sub-plot forward with a strong two page splash. This steps back to allow Booster Gold’s story to fully develop. An incredible two page splash reflects on key “All In” moments. It serves as a great refresher of what has been built thus far. The scene also launches events into a very dark future.

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The 853rd Century brawl is a wild sight to behold. Another two page splash starts to justify Time Trapper’s stance. This builds up tension between time lost parties. It starts giving more sympathy to Gold, who’s thriving in this issue. The action scenes feel loud as the never-say-die mantra of Gold carries on. This is capped off in an excellent full page image. Its’ aftermath speeds into the closing pages. Even as the Krypton story is sprinkled throughout, It falls short of the main take. The two page close leads readers into the excellent closing page. A full page panel provides a moment of peace before another fight takes hold.

OVERALL GRADE: 9/10

MATT: 9.0/10. This issue serves as a cautionary prelude to the massive DC K.O. event that is about to launch. IT gets us up to speed and ominously teases a gigantic battle of good vs evil. This is one you cannot miss if you are looking to get hyped up for next week.

KEN: 9 The prelude to DC K.O. turns into a showcase for a forgotten hero’s will to fight. Williamson pens a steady lead-in for the crossover. The art hits its’ strive when Gold takes center stage. It is a great bridge for where All In has gone and K.O. looks to take events further.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE CONTENT FROM KEN

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