Final Crisis

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"Final Crisis" is also the title of the twelfth issue of Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Final Crisis

Green Lantern features in the artwork for the cover of Final Crisis #1.
Art by J.G. Jones
Publisher DC Comics
Scheduled release date May 2008 - December 2008
Type Limited series
Scheduled run 7 issues
Proposed character(s) DC Universe
Creative team
Writer(s) Grant Morrison
Artist(s) J. G. Jones
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Final Crisis is an American comic book limited series published by DC Comics, in 2008. It directly follows the conclusion of the 51-issue Countdown to Final Crisis.[1] It is written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by J. G. Jones. There will be seven oversized issues.

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[edit] Publication setup

Statements have been made that Final Crisis will flow out of the events of Countdown to Final Crisis, Death of the New Gods, and DC Universe #0, with the "Fourth World" destroyed. However in interview with newsarama, the writer Grant Morrison commented that:

"when we started work on Final Crisis, J.G. and I had no idea what was going to happen in Countdown or Death Of The New Gods because neither of those books existed at that point. The Countdown writers were later asked to ‘seed’ material from Final Crisis and in some cases, probably due to the pressure of filling the pages of a weekly book, that seeding amounted to entire plotlines veering off in directions I had never envisaged, anticipated or planned for in Final Crisis. "

—Grant Morrison[2]


[edit] Relationship with other Crises

Early promo image of Final Crisis.
Early promo image of Final Crisis.

References to Infinite Crisis as the "middle Crisis"[3] gave the implication that there will be at least one additional major crisis, which was further indicated when DC Comics released a teaser poster for Final Crisis with the date May 2008 and the tagline: "Heroes die. Legends live forever."[4] At the New York Comic Con Dan DiDio described how Final Crisis fits in with previous "Crisis" limited series:[5]

It is the third "Crisis" of a trilogy:

It is also the third in trilogy that comprise "an exploration of our heroes":

  • Identity Crisis: "personal threat"
  • Infinite Crisis: "putting the greatest odds against the heroes"
  • Final Crisis: "the day that evil won"

[edit] Format

The first issue of Final Crisis went on sale May 28, 2008.[6] Dan Didio announced that with issue #26, Countdown would be renamed Countdown to Final Crisis.[1] In a later interview he mentioned that Countdown to Final Crisis would end with issue #1, the next issue being titled Final Crisis #0.[7] This title was later changed to DC Universe #0, and its relation to Final Crisis was de-emphasized. [8] Writer Grant Morrison has said that this is the last "Crisis", and that it will be "The Lord of the Rings of the DCU".[9] Final Crisis is planned for seven oversized issues released over eight months starting in May 2008. Although there will be other projects alongside Final Crisis, the story will not crossover with any ongoing series.[10]

[edit] Sightings

Dan DiDio has announced Sightings, which will be "signposts, marking important storybeats and moments throughout the DC Universe." These Sightings will be related to Final Crisis and other major DCU events in the coming months. [11] The first Sightings header appeared on Justice League of America #21. Another has appeared on Action Comics #866.

[edit] Plot

The story begins with the Reborn New God Metron who is now in his Fifth World incarnation giving fire to the first boy on Earth, Anthro, who uses it to defend his village from a group of cavemen led by Vandal Savage. Thereby performing the first superheroic act and becoming the first Superhero. [12]

In the present day, Detective Dan Turpin investigates the disappearance of six metahuman children. In a shipping yard, he finds the Fourth World New God Orion, who gives Turpin cryptic messages before dying: "Heaven...cracked and broken," "They did not die," and that "He is in you all." The Reborn New God Black Racer of the Fifth World appears lurking in the background as Orion dies. As the skies turn red, Green Lanterns John Stewart and Hal Jordan investigate the death of Orion with the help of the Justice League. The Guardians place Earth on lockdown, sending a squad of Alpha Lanterns to also investigate the murder. Turpin meets with The Question, who tells him to investigate "The Dark Side Club" for a link to his case. Turpin then encounters the Tattooed Man who leads Turpin to the club, where he meets Boss Dark Side, the human Avatar of the reborn Darkseid who is now in his Fifth World incarnation. When Turpin asks about the missing children, Dark Side explains how he gave the kids to 'Granny'. Turpin attempts to attack Dark Side, but is easily beaten. Dark Side then reveals the missing children, whom he has infected with the Anti-Life Equation.

Meanwhile, Doctor Light and Mirror Master discover Metron's chair, and attempt to bring it to Libra and his Secret Society of Super Villains whilst a group of supervillains protest against "vigilante brutality". Doctor Light and Mirror Master encounter a group of young heroes Empress, Mas Y Menos and Sparx who are attempting to launch The League of Titans. Mas Y Menos are killed by Mirror Master off panel, while Doctor Light takes down Empress and Sparx. Sparx tries to sneak attack but is seen having her neck stepped on by Dr. Light. Lex Luthor and Vandal Savage express their doubts to Libra about his new Secret Society and his offer of "their hearts desire". To demonstrate, Libra fulfills the Human Flame's desire by killing a drugged Martian Manhunter before the society.

In the Multiversal Nexus, The Monitors are holding a trial for Nix Uotan, the Monitor of Earth-51. following its destruction. They decide to remove his status as a Monitor and banish him to a mortal life. The Monitor Weeja Dell (who appears to be Uotan's lover), expresses sadness at Uotan's banishment. Solomon observes Weeja, saying that with Nix Uotan gone, so has his only obstacle. Nix Uotan awakens in a bed as a human, having only vague memories of who he is[13] and a television shows Green Arrow expressing outrage over Martian Manhunter's death, and promising repercussions for those responsible.

Anthro marks the symbol of Metron onto the ground and has a mysterious vision of the future of Kamandi, where Kamandi demands from him the weapon Metron gave him against the Gods. The bewildered Anthro then finds himself back in his own time period, and paints his face to match Metron's markings.[14]

[edit] Casualties

[edit] New Appearances

  • Metron - Fifth World Incarnation (Final Crisis #1)
  • Black Racer - Fifth World Incarnation (Final Crisis #1)
  • Glorious Godfrey - Human Avatar of Fifth World Incarnation (Final Crisis #1)

[edit] Reappearances

  • Darkseid - Human Avatar of Fifth World Incarnation (Final Crisis #1, Seven Soldiers of Victory: Mister Miracle)
  • Kalibak - Human Avatar of Fifth World Incarnation (Final Crisis #1, Seven Soldiers of Victory: Mister Miracle)
  • Kanto - Human Avatar of Fifth World Incarnation (Final Crisis #1, Seven Soldiers of Victory: Mister Miracle)

[edit] Tie-ins

Several one-shots and mini-series will be released that will tie in with Final Crisis:[5] [15]

April

  • DC Universe #0

May

  • Justice League of America #21
  • Final Crisis #1 (of 7)
  • Final Crisis: Sketchbook

June

  • Final Crisis #2 (of 7)

July

  • Final Crisis #3 (of 7)
  • Final Crisis: Requiem (One-Shot)
  • Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #1 (of 3)

August

  • DC Universe: Last Will and Testament (One-Shot)[16]
  • Final Crisis #1 Director's Cut Special
  • Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1 (of 5)[17]
  • Final Crisis: Revelations #1 (of 5)[18]
  • Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #2 (of 3)
  • Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1 (of 2)

September

  • Final Crisis #4 (of 7)
  • Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #2 (of 5)
  • Final Crisis: Revelations #2 (of 5)
  • Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #3 (of 3)
  • Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2 (of 2)
  • Final Crisis: Submit (One-Shot)

October

  • Final Crisis #5 (of 7)
  • Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3 (of 5)
  • Final Crisis: Resist (One-Shot)
  • Final Crisis: Revelations #3 (of 5)

November

  • Final Crisis #6 (of 7)
  • Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #4 (of 5)
  • Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns (One-Shot)
  • Final Crisis: Revelations #4 (of 5)

December

  • Final Crisis #7 (of 7)
  • Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #5 (of 5)
  • Final Crisis: Revelations #5 (of 5)

Grant Morrison has also said that a two-part story following the "Batman R.I.P." storyline will also "fit in" with Final Crisis.[5]

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ a b SDCC '07: DC's 'Countdown...To The End?' PANEL, Newsarama, July 26, 2007
  2. ^ ; Grant Morrison on Final Crisis #1, Newsarama
  3. ^ Justice League of America #9: "The Lightning Saga, Chapter Three", July 2007.
  4. ^ Final Crisis Teaser poster, Newsarama
  5. ^ a b c NYCC '08: DC's (final) Final Crisis Panel, Newsarama, April 20, 2008
  6. ^ DC Comics' solicitation for Final Crisis #1
  7. ^ Talking to Dan Didio 2007, Part Two, Newsarama, December 21, 2007
  8. ^ Dan Didio, Geoff Johns on DC Universe #0 & Final Crisis' Plan, Newsarama, February 9, 2008
  9. ^ Wizard Magazine #192, pg 77
  10. ^ Phillips, Dan. "Dan DiDio on DC's Future", IGN, 2008-02-11. Retrieved on 2008-02-16. 
  11. ^ "DC Nation #110"
  12. ^ WW PHILLY: FINAL CRISIS #1 - THE DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY, Newsarama, May 30, 2008
  13. ^ Grant Morrisson on Final Crisis, Newsarama
  14. ^  Final Crisis  #1 ((July, 2008))  DC Comics
  15. ^ Final Crisis: Secrets and Truths with Geoff Johns, Newsarama, May 9, 2008
  16. ^ Meltzer Bridges Final Crisis with “Last Will and Testament”, Comic Book Resources, June 4, 2008
  17. ^ INFINITE GEOFF JOHNS II: Action Comics, Comic Book Resources, April 2, 2008
  18. ^ Rucka Reveals Final Crisis: Revelations, Comic Book Resources, June 5, 2008

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[edit] Reviews


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