Identity Crisis

Von Brad Meltzer und Rags Morales

Als eine enge Vertraute der Justice League brutal ermordet wird, stehen die trauernden und erschütterten Helden um Superman, Batman und Wonder Woman vor einem Rätsel: Wer besitzt die notwendigen Mittel, um so einen Mord durchzuführen, und welches Motiv trieb den Täter dazu? Bald wird den Liga-Mitgliedern klar, dass dieser Mord vielleicht nicht der letzte war und sie mobilisieren alle Kräfte, um ihre Freunde und ihre Familie zu schützen. Doch als sich die Jagd nach dem mysteriösen Täter zuspitzt und die Schurken ihrerseits ihre Kräfte bündeln, erschüttert das dunkelste Geheimnis aus der Vergangenheit der Justice League die Gemeinschaft der Helden!
Autor Brad Meltzer und Zeichner Rags Morales nehmen in ihrem packenden Krimirätsel die verwundbarsten Punkte der mächtigen Superhelden von DC Comics ins Visier – ihre Herzen und Seelen!

• Sprache: Deutsch
• Herausgeber: DC COMICS bei Panini Comics
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30. Dez. 2021
• ISBN: 9783736783690

Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twelve thrillers including The Escape Artist, and nonfiction books such as The Lincoln Conspiracy and the Ordinary People Change the World series. He is also the host of the TV show Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel. He lives in Florida with his wife and three children.

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[ptdilloway-1 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

This isn't as action-packed as a lot of these "Crisis" events DC puts out. More of a mystery, which was fine with me.

[kurt.rocourt · Bewertung: 2 von 5 Sternen]

One of the dumbest comics I've ever read. The mystery begins and you have no clue as to who the villain is. When the reveal comes it just does not live up to the build up. The art is good but the story expects you to know and care for characters that haven't mattered since 1982. Even the horrible act committed by a villain in the story is overshadowed by a group of heroes being irresponsible. This is the story that started the crying Superman and mind wipe complaining of the next four years. It doesn't help that the follow up to this series in the Justice League relaunch of the time was just as dumb. With another group of characters that were irrelevant and boring. This made me not want to read any of Brad Meltzers other work and I haven't to this day.

[poonamsharma_1 · Bewertung: 3 von 5 Sternen]

Beautiful build up, new POV, well drawn, but weak revelation/climax.

[harpua_1 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

I used to be big into comics years ago, even had my own mail order business I attempted to start up when the internet was in it's infancy. I've since fallen out of the industry and have fallen way behind on my story lines. I've since been trying to pick up some trade paperbacks to try and get caught up. I've yet to read any of Brad Meltzer's novels, though I've got a few on the shelf and am looking forward to getting to them some day soon, so when I saw this story I was excited to get into it. I wasn't disappointed, here was a story that held me entranced throughout and I finished this in one sitting. The artwork was superb and as with most comics, enhanced the story, set the pacing, built the suspense and entertained in it's own way. The problem I had with this book were of my own creation. I was too far out of the stories to truely understand what was going on or why. While this is a standalone series and I didn't need to keep up with the characters, I really felt no sympathy for them either. Most of the characters that starred in this, were side characters in series that I didn't follow before anyway. The ones I enjoyed back in the day, were really sideline characters in this one, so in that I was a bit disappointed, but as I said that was my failing no the authors. If you enjoy comics and even have a passing interest in the characters and story, pick this up it will be worth it.

[r3dh00d-46076 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

If I hadn't been enjoying the postmodern self-reflexive nature of the story beforehand, the Superman/Boy scout joke would have won me over.

[sr510 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

(Warning: review contains spoilers.)I knew nothing at all about this going into it; I found it at the library, mistakenly assumed from the title that it was one of DC's periodic let's-retcon-the-uni/multiverse series, and decided to give it a shot.It ain't perfect. You need to suspend your disbelief to the breaking point to buy several of the plot developments, including the final explanation. For once, I found that I was pulled along enough to ignore the inconsistent and nonsensical bits, but I wouldn't blame anybody else for not being able to.Between Sue's death and her rape, women-in-refrigerators would seem to be in play, though one might argue that offing Robin's dad and Captain Boomerang—yes, I think both count—provides gender parity there. Still, it would have been nice had there been a strong, well-rounded, non-insane female character in the book who didn't die in the first chapter. In particular, Zantanna might have been used as more than a plot device.Still... if you can get past all that, it's an engaging read, the art is excellent, and it adds some nice shades of gray to the goody-goody Justice League.

[wikiro · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

I would have to say I'm surprised I usually dislike comics pretty bad but this one had me reading it again. Only Watchman has ever interested me that much. Its deep and interesting without the little drama innuendos that annoy you in a dramatic work of literature. They stay to the story ties and not give you surprise added drama but a surprise ending instead.

[skybalon · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Good graphic superhero novel with pretty good graphics. The mystery is not the best, but good enough to be enjoyable.

Worth the read.

[joanaxthelm · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

A good mystery with the super hero characters I love. I never would have guessed the outcome.

[mattypsaidso · Bewertung: 5 von 5 Sternen]

Written by novelist Brad Meltzer, this trade takes on some pretty tough issues. Dealing with the murder of one of the JLA members' wives, Meltzer paints an intricate and somewhat disturbing tale. Very intense and very well done. I found it pretty affecting,and pretty emotionally stirring.

[highvoltagegrrl · Bewertung: 3 von 5 Sternen]

This is not your typical super hero saves the day comic. It is not based on the big name heroes and I am not really sure the day is saved. Despite that, or maybe because of it, this graphics novel has been widely popular and critically acclaimed.The story is written by Brad Meltzer, who I believe writes mystery novels. He brings flavor over to this comic. The comic is a ‘Whodunit’ at its core. Sure there are super powered beings in it, but it shows a more human side to them. They feel pain, they have dark secrets and they tell lies. Meltzer does an excellent job of painting a real and emotional face on these chiseled jaws and hourglass figures.The art fits the story like a glove. Sure everyone has a perfect body, but there is some reality in the mix. This is especially true in the faces. Emotions are captured in sadly beautiful perfection.But this is a mystery novel and everything besides the reveal is just fluff. So was the reveal worth it? It didn’t wow me. It tied up nicely and fit in well with the tone of the storytelling. I think I was just looking for some grand, evil scheme. However the book wanted to show us that we are all just human, even if we are Superman.Book Rating: 3/5Book Received From: Personal PurchaseReviewer: Wally

[yarmando_3 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Intriguing mystery, somewhat muddled by the crowd of obscure characters. The shocking theme in the center -- abuse of power to muddle with an individual's mind -- has been treated elsewhere probably to better effect, since it's something of a red herring here. Still, an enjoyable exploration of the private lives and vulnerabilities of mythic individuals.

[aproustian · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Alex Sinclair's coloring is to die for, and the story's excellent, too. Delves into some of the lesser DC superheros' morals and motivations.

[ragwaine · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Really surprised to see the love/hate thing going on for this one but I guess it's one of those "say anything you want about me just spell my name right" things. It was a big event and a lot of stories fed off it. I haven't read any of the other stories (though I have on in my bag waiting) but this one was fun for me. There was suspense, action, mystery, moral dilema's, murder and yes rape. Some people complained about it being too adult, too dark etc... but really that's what I want in a comic. I don't want to read Robin saying "Golly gee Batman...". So yes this one's not for the kiddies but really much the writing today really isn't. Maybe some comics just hide it better, like the sexual innuendo in Shrek, so that the kids just don't get it. I loved both the teamwork and the division between the superheroes. I liked the glimpse into the "day in the life of a super villian". I liked them making fun of the Calculator's old costume. Lots of cool stuff and that's not even mentioning the killer art. So if you're a purist or squeamish you might want to avoid this one. Otherwise dig in and have fun with it.

[rodhilton · Bewertung: 2 von 5 Sternen]

The plot of Identity Crisis is that Sue Dibny, the Elongated Man's wife, is murdered. Pretty much every DC hero then tries to solve the mystery of her murder, which generally involves questioning every DC villain.

Like any mystery, it's full of twists and turns, shocking revelations that make little sense, and a great deal of past dirt is dug up. In particular, it becomes clear that a subset of JLA members have been secretly doing something the rest of the JLA would not approve of. This revelation applies retroactively, reframing tons of past events in the DC universe. Really, that's the name of the game here, lots of stuff keeps getting dug up and retcons all kinds of stuff in DC, generally by infusing it with darkness and sex.

The idea is interesting if a little over the top in it's "make everything dark and gritty!" approach. But it's a good mystery, with some kind of crazed attacker figuring out the family members of hereos and attacking them in their homes, stakes raising, and lots of sweeping character arcs. All in all, it's decent and engaging.

Now, I have to mention, the way women are treated in this miniseries is appalling. The entire thing is, obviously, a Women in the Fridge trope but the book goes way beyond it. Women are raped, and constantly discussed in terms of men protecting them. The main problem, as worded by a character in the book is that "people are attacking our wives!". Really? Not just "spouses"? No female heroes are worried about their husbands being attacked, it's all men. This kind of thing is surprising from a company that produces an icon of feminism, Wonder Woman. In fact, the Amazonian's role is embarrassing. She appears on the cover of one of the issues, but when she actually shows up she has exactly one line, spoken with her out of frame, and after Oliver Queen's narrator comments on her "rack". The other female heroes offer occasional, half-hearted "I can take care of myself" protestation, but pretty much every woman is pathetic, weak, frail, and in need of a man's protection. Even fearless star reporter Lois Lane becomes a frightened little girl and asks Superman to stay home and protect her. This treatment of women continues through the entire book, culminating in the last issue with the grand finale of misogyny in a twist that I won't spoil. I know this kind of commentary comes off as super-sensitive, but I found myself constantly distracted by how crapped-on women were in this book, it was extremely off-putting.

[kevlarrelic · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Ah, Identity Crisis. I bought you because I had never been in a comic book store before, and I was afraid that the geeks playing WARHAMMER ONE TRILLION would set themselves upon me if I left without buying something.Never before has fear of a stereotyped group been so fortuitous. You are a great book IC (may I call you IC?). You are beautifully drawn. Your plot is very interesting and moving in a human way. I am so glad I met you.

[bigorangemichael_1 · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

Endorsed by Joss Whedon, this is graphic novel collects the seven issues of the Identity Crisis mini-series. I read all seven episodes in one sitting. Somoene is targetting the loved ones of superheroes in the DC Universe. But what's the agenda and why? The answers are truly universe changing and shocking, including not just the identity of the serial killer but also revelations of events that happened in the early days of the Justice League. Identity Crisis examines what it means to be a hero and just why someone would choose this life. It also looks at the impact on the families of those who choose that way of life. Definitely worth reading.

[artturnerjr · Bewertung: 4 von 5 Sternen]

IDENTITY CRISIS is a book that I read simply because I got sick of running into spoilers while attempting to read about it on the Internet. Now that I've read it, I see why there's so much spoilerific content out there - it's a work that's difficult to talk about without giving away significant chunks of the plot. Suffice to say, then, that this is a graphic novel in which a minor, but not unknown, character in the DC Universe loses their life in the first chapter. This is an event that should not have much emotional heft to it, but the creators of said graphic novel do such a wonderful and efficient job of making you emotionally invested in said character that it indeed does. The remainder of the story concerns the unraveling of the mystery behind said character's death, and this is also played out with great skill. The only major caveat I would give to the prospective reader is that this work may be a little too "inside-baseball" for someone who is new to the DC Universe - I have been reading DC comics on and off for more than 40 years and there are a lot of references that I just didn't get.A final note: one of the most enjoyable aspects of this edition are the many extras (creator commentaries and the like) in the back of the book. If you (like me) are as fascinated by the creative process that goes into a work like this as you are the work itself, make sure you don't skip this part.