Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Ron Wagner; Dexter Vines; Pat Brosseau; & Chris Chuckry
Cover Art by Walter Simonson
SUMMARY:
Entitled “A Hot Night in Budapest,” this August 2005 issue is the mid-point of the six-part mini-series. With the Spectre declaring war on DC’s magicians, Blue Devil provides a running narrative from Budapest. The relentless onslaught by the Spectre (corrupted by Jean Loring’s Eclipso) against a bloodied Captain Marvel/Shazam continues. Somehow, the World’s Mightiest Mortal defiantly keeps the Spectre at bay.
The Shadowpact senses subduing Jean Loring’s Eclipso is their best bet to help Captain Marvel. In suburban Dayton, Ohio, Detective Chimp amuses himself with potential team names, as he and Nightshade attempt recruiting Black Alice to join them.
Blue Devil realizes that the faltering Enchantress has been channeling her own mystical firepower to boost an exhausted Marvel’s chances against the Spectre. Summoning raw magical energy gladly donated by countless DC inhabitants (including Zatanna Zatara & Alan Scott’s Green Lantern), the Enchantress tries sending Marvel one vital chance at a comeback.
REVIEW:
Combining strong artwork (including the spot-on cover image) with writer Bill Willingham’s exciting storyline, Day of Vengeance # 3 is a stellar read. Adding some nice bits of humor from Detective Chimp (including his conversation with an informant – a neighborhood dog), Willingham helps makes a case that this Day of Vengeance mini-series is one of the strongest Infinite Crisis tie-ins, if not its best.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The single-page “DC in Demand” news-and-notes column includes a thumbnail cover reveal for Day of Vengeance # 3.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
