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DC Comics has expanded the contents of the FINAL CRISIS HC, collecting the explosive event written by Grant Morrison.
Now running 352 pages, this title will include FINAL CRISIS #1-7, FINAL CRISIS: SUBMIT #1 and FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #1-2, all written by Morrison, along with a new cover by J.G. Jones depicting the penultimate scene of the series.
The FINAL CRISIS HC (FEB090203) is advance-solicited in the February Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 10 with a price of $29.99 U.S. Because of these changes, this title will be made returnable at a later date.
The Major Spoilers Crew breaks down the last issue of DC’s Final Crisis in a page by page commentary.
Final Crisis #7
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy; Covers by J.G. Jones and Doug Mahnke
The dramatic finale to the epic, seven-part saga of the DC multiverse concludes with an apocalyptic battle for the soul of humanity that must be seen to be believed! Can the heroes of 52 Earths save the multiverse? And is the only way to save it, to change it forever?
And as the skies bleed, as the walls between universes crumble and fall, the ultimate threat to life makes its presence felt as an evil beyond imagining arrives to claim its prize. Mandrakk the Dark Monitor is coming and the DC Multiverse will never be the same again!
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This Just In: At Least Steve Rogers is Still Dead!
I really had to go when I got home, and fortunately it gave me time to read Final Crisis #7. Where better place to read the final chapter of Final Crisis than on the crapper? It seems fitting as morrison appears to have crapped out another story that relies a great deal on you knowing everything there is to know about the DC Universe as he takes everything Kirby ever created and gives it a place to call its own. And like a good bowel movement, Final Crisis #7 has a few moments that makes one feel really satisfied.
Oh yes, Dear Reader, hold on to your hat, as we bring you a Major Spoilers filled look at Final Crisis #7.
This week sees the “concluding” chapter of grant morrison’s Final Crisis. Any predictions on what we’ll see, or not see? Will this ending turn out to be the beginning of the next big story arc? After all is said and done, will Final Crisis be looked at as a Triumph or an Utter Failure?
WTF? Seriously, WTF?
I’ve let grant morrison run amok in the DC Universe for over a year now without condemning him as a mad man. I’ve questioned his methods, his writing, and his message, but never thought of calling the men in the white coats to haul him away for a serious examination of his head. After reading Superman Beyond 3D #2, I’m looking for a nut house that has an opening.
The Death of Batman of Earth Prime (or Zur-En-Arrh, we don’t know which, but does it really matter?)
Two years ago, we were teased with the promise that Legends Live Forever (not a Queen lyric by the way) – even if they get killed in the process. As you might have already heard, Batman finally dies in this issue, but as always, it is getting there that is the most infuriating. Or is it half the fun? In any case Final Crisis #6 is here and the death of Earth is upon us.
Amazing Spider-Man wasn’t the only sold out title this week. DC Comics has announced Final Crisis #6 will go back to press for a second printing.
FINAL CRISIS #6 Second Printing (NOV088149) features a pencils-only version of Doug Mahnke’s art from the final page of this issue. The new printing is scheduled to arrive in stores on January 28, the same day as FINAL CRISIS #7.
Please note that this issue has a special Final Order Cutoff date of Sunday, January 18.
Oh, and if you haven’t read Final Crisis #6 yet, you probably don’t want to take the jump and see the variant cover.
Yesterday was another banner day for Marvel as non-comic readers lined up to get their mitts on the Obama variant cover to Amazing Spider-Man #583. This was a limited variant, and some stores jacked up prices, which didn’t make too many people happy – including one ass of a store clerk.
What of other reactions?
Erik Larsen isn’t too happy over Marvel stealing his idea.
As far as Marvel goes– I can’t help but feel very betrayed. They duplicated the incentive cover–and preempted my upcoming one–and even used the “terrorist fist jab.” Clearly those in the “house of ideas” looked at what I did and found inspiration.
I hear that they’re even doing a story similar to the one I did four years back, where an image-altering villain disguises himself as the President (in my story the Impostor replaced President Bush and took his place for a speech–in theirs the Chameleon, the shape-shifting villain, is going to spoil a speech being given by President-Elect Obama). The whole mess just feels really underhanded. I feel betrayed and, frankly, ripped off and in the real world–the one outside our funnybook bubble–Marvel will spin themselves as these great innovators who came up with this terrific publicity stunt–instead of the thieves they are.
And I know what they’re saying when they’re called on it–”Presidents have appeared in comics before” and “Erik didn’t create Barack Obama” and blah, blah, blah.
The thing that Marvel is attempting to do is to frame the argument. To say “we’ve featured presidents in the past–this is what we do–it’s part of a pattern.” But that’s a false argument. The “stunt” was an alternate cover featuring Obama– which was something no publisher had done with any president in the past and one that received a lot of press when I did it. If Marvel had done alternate covers with Bush and Clinton or any of the others– they could legitimately claim that they were following a pattern and doing what they’ve done in the past– but that wasn’t the case. And theirs is not simply the appearance of a president in a comic book but one on an alternate cover– and one concocted to try and get some of the same attention that got. I did not create Obama– I did, however, have a character endorse him, long before he was elected while Marvel played footsie with Stephen Colbert– a joke candidate.
For those who didn’t purchase a $25.00 variant cover yesterday, Marvel has announced it is going back to press to make sure everyone has a chance to get on the bandwagon.
UPDATED: It’s the story you’ve seen everywhere from CNN to the New York Times to Fox News—Spider-Man and United States President-Elect Barack Obama meet for the first time—and to meet the unprecedented demand, Marvel is going back to press with Amazing Spider-Man #583 Third Printing Obama Variant.
The first two printings sold out immediately and Marvel urges retailers to place their orders by Monday, January 19th, using Diamond Code NOV088141.
Who is the biggest loser in this big media event?
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What’s it like going down in history as the man who killed Batman?
MORRISON: It’s great! At last! I feel like John Wilkes Booth. It’s fantastic.
Grant Morrison = John Wilkes Both, I think that is a fair comparison.
DC Comics has announced that the seventh and final issue of Final Crisis will include an additional seven pages, without increasing the cost to its customers.
In this issue, the saga concludes with an apocalyptic battle for the soul of humanity that must be seen to be believed! Can the heroes of 52 Earths save the multiverse? And is the only way to save the multiverse to change it forever?
The 48-page issue is still scheduled to arrive on January 28, 2009, for $3.99.
“Bring out your dead!” “But I’m not dead yet!”
Bet you thought Batman #681 featured the death of Batman, and all the hype USA Today, and other newspapers and magazines spewed out that week capped off the end of a legend. Turns out Batman didn’t die in that fiery helicopter crash, and Grant Morrison is now spending two additional issues tying the appearance of Batman in Batman to the Batman we’ve seen walking freely around in Countdown. That’s right true believers – it ain’t done yet!
In this special episode (recorded December 15, 2008), Matthew and Stephen break down the latest issue of DC’s Final Crisis in a page by page commentary.
Final Crisis #5
Written by Grant Morrison; Art and covers by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino
Humanity enslaved! Time shattered and bleeding! Anti-Life triumphant! Can Earth’s demoralized, beaten heroes rally their scattered forces for the ultimate super-battle against the nightmare armies of Apokolips when the forces of good meet the forces of evil on the bridge to Blüdhaven? As Darkseid’s presence causes reality itself to sicken and the lights to go out across the universe, as even the Guardians fall, the true power of the evil gods finally reveals itself, and a major character returns for a shocking conclusion.
Does the secret of humankind’s salvation lie in a mysterious cave painting and a bolt of lightning? Or has the Last Day come for us all?
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Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody’s Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show!
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Wait, he’s supposed to be dead, right?
What do you do when you have a buffer from the moment you “killed” the world’s greatest detective, and the Battle for the Cowl storyline? Oh, and don’t forget that little thing called Final Crisis, which just so happens to feature the character that was just offed? A trip down memory lane seems appropriate.
About as thought out as this entire run
Batman 6-8-1
Haiku is only way to
review this issue
More like a series,
quickly read for fun.
Don’t expect much. (D’oh!)
This time out, the Tardis loses a tenant, Heroes without head men, guys who don’t die, guys you won’t die, guys who keep dying and still coming back… Plus: Three Legions! No Waiting! Robbie walks again, but where’s Prospero? And it’s a head to head battle of the crazy as the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh goes head to head with the goddamn Batman in a no-holds-barred war of wacky in the wicky woo… Let’s get ready to rumbllllllleeee!
Show Notes after the Jump!
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