Ratings11
Average rating3.6
There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by CIA-operative turned comics writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? THERE'S NEVER BEEN A CRISIS LIKE THIS. Welcome to Sanctuary. Constructed in secret by Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, the facility is a hospital like no other. Here, superheroes reeling from their fight against evil use bleeding-edge artificial intelligence to process their trauma and return to the never-ending battle. But this Sanctuary is about to be violated. Murder has infiltrated this haven. The prime suspects? Clown Princess Harley Quinn and time-traveler Booster Gold. Now the Man of Steel, the Dark Knight, and the Amazon Princess must seek them both, leading the hunt for the culprit behind this terrible crime. But the danger is deeper than they know. And unless they catch the real killer, the secrets--and the lives--of every hero in the universe are in jeopardy... Acclaimed writer Tom King joins artists Clay Mann (Trinity), Lee Weeks (Batman), and Mitch Gerads (The Sheriff of Babylon) for Heroes in Crisis--an unprecedented comics event that sheds light on the darkest corners of the DC Universe's psyche, exploring the ripped-from-the-front-lines post-traumatic stress disorder crisis in a bold and unforgettable superhero thriller. Collects Heroes in Crisis #1-9.
Series
9 primary booksDC Universe Events is a 9-book series with 9 released primary works first released in 1992 with contributions by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, and Karl Kesel.
Series
0 released booksHeroes in Crisis is a 0-book series first released in 2018 .
Series
3 primary booksEsenciales DC is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1986 with contributions by Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, and Tom King.
Reviews with the most likes.
A nice change of pace for a superhero comic, this features a facility allowing heroes to deal with the emotional trauma of their lives. Superficially, it's a murder mystery, with the two main suspects each apparently convinced that the other is the killer, but neither of them reliable witnesses on the matter. But a large part of the focus is on examining why superheroes do what they do, from a host of different perspectives. The great majority of the characters who appear here (and it's an impressive array of DC's heroes) deliver only a line or two, excerpts from their confessionals with the therapist - so don't expect an in-depth analysis of most of them, barring the few that are key to the plot. And the ending is perhaps a little pat, although it's no full-on reset button, either. But it's a worthwhile look at the more vulnerable side of characters mostly known for their resilience and a well-crafted story.