Twenty Years ago DC comics did the unthinkable- They killed off more than half of their universe and completely rebooted their continuity. "Crisis on Infinite Earths" was the crossover that industries have tried and failed to copy ever since. The series was earth shattering; literal. "Crisis on infinite earths" restructured comics into what they are today.DC has tried many time to duplicate the success of the original "Crisis," but they've never really succeeded. Until Now.
Over the last year or more DC has been slowly guiding it's entire "universe" towards a single looming event. With hints scattered throughout the continuity of various books, cryptic messages and odd occurrences, fans have been waiting eagerly for what comes next. And they were not disappointed.
DC once again changed their universe with "Identity Crisis," a book that shed light on several dark truths that had existed in he DC universe, especially among the Justice League. Fans were also shocked by the deaths of a few heroes, including some favorite supporting characters such as Sue Dibney from "Formerly know as the Justice League." "Identity Crisis" ended, but not before DC let fans know that the wave of change was still on it's way.
The company finally let the fans get a taste of what was coming with "Countdown to Infinite Crisis," a 99 Cent book that blew everyone away and converted every comic fan on earth into a Blue Beetle fan. Focusing on Blue Beetle, the book shows Ted unraveling the mystery behind several recent events and end with his shocking death. With several more countdown series spinning directly out of the book, fans were now worked into a frenzy. What was this "Infinite Crisis?" And just how much would change?
With the release of the Infinite crisis Mini series, DC has officially answered that question: EVERYTHING. A direct sequel to "Crisis on Infinite Earths," DC heralds the new age of comics with the most courageous and inventive event in comic history. "Infinite Crisis," featuring the return of the golden age Superman along with a few friends, several hero deaths and amazing art and writing is comic gold. I warn you, don't pick this up unless you are ready to become addicted. DC is back, and if "Infinite Crisis" is any indication, the future of comics is in their hands.
