Written by Keith Giffen & Tony Bedard
Art by Dexter Soy; Derlis Santacruz; Andre Ponce; Veronica Candini; & Deron Bennett
Cover Art by Ed Benes; Alejandro Sicat; & Randy Mayor
SUMMARY:
Published for January 2014 by DC Comics, the third issue of this New 52 crossover mini-series is entitled “Dark Orko.” At Wayne Manor, the Justice League is stunned by a mind-controlled Superman’s murder by He-Man. Despite Prince Adam’s honorable self-surrender, Evil-Lyn mystically transports Teela, Adam, and herself away to temporary safety. Knowing better, Batman can’t convince the League to pursue Skeletor instead of Superman’s supposed killer. At the House of Mystery, John Constantine faces similar skepticism from the Justice League Dark.
From Eternia, Man-at-Arms’ retrieval squad (including Battle Cat & Stratos) is forced into battle against an infuriated Justice League. Seeking to steal Earth’s magic before destroying the planet, Skeletor’s demonic new boss is ominously revealed.
REVIEW:
Impressively, this issue delivers a complete entertainment package of a compelling storyline and stellar artwork (including its cover image). Though the bewildered Justice League makes little impact, they are an intriguing contrast on the defensive against He-Man and his allies. Suggesting more surprises to come, the last-page twist reveal is definitely well-played! For fans of either the Justice League or Masters of the Universe, this terrific comic justifies the price of admission.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Including two cover images, the single-page “DC Comics All Access” promotes the new Harley Quinn # 1.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
