Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Mikel Janin; Ulises Arreola; & Rob Leigh
Cover Art by Ryan Sook
SUMMARY:
Entitled “In the Dark (Finale): There Was a Crooked Man,” DC Comics released this issue for March 2012. Concluding the franchise’s first story arc, the world is besieged by chaotic supernatural terror. Opposed by Deadman, John Constantine resorts to reintegrating a frightened June Moone and her unstable alter ego, the Enchantress, to end the madness.
Working an alternative game plan, Madame Xanadu, Zatanna Zatara, & Shade, The Changing Man face ghastly, mind-altering dangers breaching the haunted farm where the Enchantress previously resided. Mindwarp re-enters the fray.
In spite of Madame Xanadu’s protests, dissension seemingly ends the makeshift team. Yet, a new horror awaits.
REVIEW:
Writer Peter Milligan devises a coherent and satisfying supernatural thriller that doesn’t telegraph its plot twists. Enhancing Milligan’s intriguing plot is an effective art squad. Hence, Justice League Dark # 5 continues a well-played take exploring DC’s reinvented ‘dark side.’
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The theme for a two-page spread hyping New 52 is Issue # 6 covers for these titles: Batman; Justice League; Red Lanterns; I, Vampire; The Savage Hawkman; and Batman: The Dark Knight. The “DC All Access” column includes cover reveals for Animal Man # 7; All Star Western # 7; and My Greatest Adventure # 3.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
