Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Adam Kubert; John Dell; Joe Kubert; Alex Sinclair; & Rob Leigh
Cover Art ‘A’ by Adam Kubert; Joe Kubert; & Nei Rufino
Cover Art ‘B’ by Adam Kubert; John Dell; & Laura Martin
SUMMARY:
Released by DC Comics for October 2008, this one-shot occurs amidst ominous events seen in Final Crisis. DC’s heroes on Earth sense that the end is indeed coming. As briefly depicted in various scenes, heroes (including Batman & Robin, Starfire, Wally West’s Flash, Grace Choi, and Clark Kent, among others) seek peace and solace in their personal lives.
Though his old friend, Black Lightning, and the Challengers’ Rocky Davis try dissuading him, Geo-Force decides it’s time to seek personal vengeance against Deathstroke. In grisly fashion, Geo-Force’s showdown with his sister’s killer takes some unexpected turns.
REVIEW:
As excellent as the visual quality and dialogue both are, Brad Meltzer’s storyline is still an excessively depressing read. The evident resolution to the Geo-Force vs. Deathstroke feud, in particular, will be intriguing to some, but it sure isn’t satisfying entertainment.
For hardcore DC Universe fans, this one-shot may be worthwhile. For casual readers (and especially elementary school kids), however, DC Universe: Last Will and Testament # 1 should be considered a pass.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Penned by Dan DiDio’s purported executive assistant, Simona, the “DC Nation” column features thumbnail covers for Ambush Bug: Year None # 2; Teen Titans # 62; and Trinity # 13.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars
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