Doomsday Clock #11

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Answering many questions throughout the Doomsday Clock series, issue 11 is one you CANNOT miss! Read Full Review

I anxiously await the final issue, but it will be bittersweet knowing that it most likely ends the direction for DC that I have enjoyed the most in over 35 years of reading them. If the series ends as powerfully as the rest of the series has been, then this will be as memorable a series as The Dark Knight Returns, Crisis on Infinite Earths and the original Watchmen. Read Full Review

The penultimate chapter ofthe most important comics series of the century is here as Doomsday Clock #11(Johns, Frank, Anderson, Leigh) begins to gather all the various story threads to prepare for the conclusion. Read Full Review

It's hard to get fully swept away in this issue knowing that payoff could be several months away, but once it's all assembled Doomsday Clock is going to be fondly remembered despite the horrendous delays. Issue 11 sets the stage for a big epic finale with some key revelations and the build-up for the most cataclysmic showdown in the history of the DCU. Read Full Review

The overall craft in storytelling here is stunning, and the amount of story packed into one issue is impressive. I can't believe there's only one issue left. Read Full Review

Gary Frank delivers some beautiful art in this issue. Everything has a perfect mixture of darkness and detail. Read Full Review

Doomsday Clock #11 is another excellent read. Geoff Johns and Gary Frank deliver another intelligent read that immerses the reader into this world that celebrates the details of DC's continuity. The shipping schedule remains the only weakness of this title. I would definitely recommend buying Doomsday Clock when it comes out in trade format. It is absolutely worth the price of admission. Read Full Review

Geoff Johns really amazed me with this issue, bringing so much of the story to a head and building up to what I hope is a finale for the ages. I really enjoyed this issue and highly suggest it to anyone, who has read up to this point. Its Ozmandias reveals are worth every penny. Im giving this issue 4.5 stars and will continue to look forward to the ending of a pretty great series. Read Full Review

If you've been in this for the long haul, this, like the others, is a must read. While someone off the street would overlook this, #11 is the top of the hill, right before the epic down slope to finish. Read Full Review

After a long delay, Doomsday Clock is back…on time? I know, that's horrible, but like the only time I'll ever be able to make that joke. If you've stuck around this long, I think we're in for a well-deserved finale. Read Full Review

It builds nicely and finally gives us the confrontation we've been waiting for since this series began - and I'm certainly anxious to see where the story goes from here. But it feels like a step backward for the company - back into the "grim and gritty" days of yore. Read Full Review

The penultimate issue of Doomsday Clock has plenty of beautiful action and exposition, for better or for worse. Read Full Review

Doomsday Clock #11 is a messy but still thrilling issue that sets up an epic final chapter. Read Full Review

Superman finally gets up and puts his costume on. He flies to Washington to stop the super-villains that Wonder Woman has been valiantly trying to fight off and of course stops everyone in their tracks. As much as Batman scares people, Superman has the power to instill over-whelming terror into super villains. The issue ends as Dr. Manhattan and Superman stare at each other Which wasnt what I thought was going to happen. I really thought wed end the issue on Manhattans vision of Superman running at him. Read Full Review

Doomsday Clock #11is a great penultimate issue to Johns' long and epic series. The end truly is nigh now as Johns does well to build some of the excitement back up as he balanced a whole lot of characters and exposition together pretty well, keeping much of the focus on the characters. Frank's artwork is gorgeous with his attention to detail while Anderson provides a lot of vibrant colours throughout the story. While there is little doubt at this point for most readers, hopefully the finale will live up to the series' initial promise and deliver something meaningful for both Superman andWatchmenfans. Read Full Review

"Doomsday Clock" #11 ticks ever closer to the conclusion with strong plotting, momentum, and art but gets lost in its own importance within the context of a universe that's long moved past this story. Read Full Review

A lot of reveals this issue with Ozymandias and Lex Luthor, but ultimately not everything hit as hard as I would have liked and there's still a lot to cover for the final installment of this series.  Still a lot of fun though and some big moments depicted with some amazing art.  I just wish it would have wowed me the way the previous couple of issues have. Read Full Review

Doomsday Clock is consistently interesting, with new things to talk about and discover with each passing issue. Thankfully, this is a consistently good book as well. Johns veers a little close to derivation in the way he portrays Ozymandias, but the strength of his writing makes him side-step any sense of direct imitation. As always, the art is absolutely gorgeous, from Gary Frank's incredible pencils to Brad Anderson's stunning colors to Rob Leigh's strong and creative lettering. Here's hoping that, as we approach the end, this book manages to cement itself as a worthy follow-up to Watchmen and a bold new chapter in the DC Universe. Read Full Review

The end is nigh for both the DC Universe and for the Doomsday Clock series. With this second to last issue, you would expect some more story elements to be resolved, but ultimately, we're still left with more questions than answers in this congested issue. Whereas Johns excels with the writing of characters, it's unclear what bis endgame is for the overall story. Gary Frank's art and his storytelling through his panel work and transitions are definitely the highlights of this issue. Let's hope things wrap up nicely and this series wasn't all for naught. Read Full Review

After nearly two years and eleven issues, Superman and Dr. Manhattan finally come face to face, only for the chapter to immediately closeout. Stating previously that he didnt think he would even go through with the title, the seams begin to tear. While Geoff Johns appears to have gotten way over his head. This chapter, while finally fast-paced and tying together plot threads from nearly two years ago, feels to not have enough time for everything Johns wants to cover. As a result, coming off as rushed and as if aspects of the story were changed due to the numerous delays and DC not waiting to bring back the JSA and Legion of Superheroes before this series closed off. While exciting, on the whole, this chapter feels as though changes were made late into the game. Read Full Review

DOOMSDAY CLOCK should have been something. But too many competing events, with no impact on the DC Universe in general, isn't so much a slam on the book as it is on DC Comics' editorial, who don't seem to be exercising any control. Read Full Review

If you like long-winded, overstuffed exposition, then you'll love this! Read Full Review

I was so looking forward to this series. Unfortunately, DC has dropped the ball too many times. The already pedestrian pacing has suffered with the infamous delays that this series has suffered. Throw in the excellent, high quality House and Powers of X from Marvel and you get to see how this books should have been produced and received. As it is, Doomsday Clock feels over long, over tired and over played. Can the final issue both rescue and validate this whole series? Read Full Review

Doomsday Clock continues to be one of the best-looking books on the market, with gorgeous art and a perfect color palette to "modernize" the look of Watchmen without losing what made it visually distinct from the superhero comics it was sending up. Read Full Review

The issue packs a lot in and in doing so feels unfocused. The issue is supposed to be chaos and Ozymandias watch it from his base of order. There's something there in the concept but in the end it feels like we've seen this before and there's just a bit too much thrown in. Some focus and this could have been a winner. Read Full Review

And so, it looks like Doomsday Clock is going to die how it lived - explaining its reasons for existing. That may sound harsh, but it might be the best one can get for a comic that is largely, somehow, both recap of itself and exposition. It is almost a feat itself. But that doesn't make Doomsday Clock #11 any less of a bummer. Read Full Review

The Penultimate issue finally hits the stands and lands with more exposition than anything substantial. If this was the second last chapter in a trade it would flow nicely with the book, but as a single issue, and one with massive delays on either end, it is harder to enjoy. Doomsday Clock will be a worthwhile story someday. Read Full Review

This clock is running late and its battery is overheating. While running to reach the conclusion of way too many storylines that have been left hanging for way too long, the storytellers seem to have lost their footing. If it wasnt for the safety net (also known as Watchmen and its structured graphic storytelling) this issue would be lost to the deathtrap of a way-too-high, way-too-risky balancing act. Read Full Review

The finale is almost here, and the clock is about to hit midnight " but I just don't know if the series has enough time to stick the landing. Read Full Review

As much as I wanted to be enthused by the potential of this series from the start and to see something come together for it, it's been a slog. The small moments of brilliance have kept me reading but the weight of it is just felt at the start here where it can't hold up against what the central event is going to be. It's just so cluttered and chaotic through much of it that it became unreadable to me, which made me glad for some of the storylines that were given a bit of space to deal with what's going on there. But at the same time so much of those stories come across as pretty pointless or fillerish now as the gaze turns as it does toward Superman finally face Doctor Manhattan. Read Full Review

This is a sometimes confusing and forced penultimate issue. The identity of the book seems lost as it spirals down into the inevitable confrontation we were all expecting from the start. I think we're all just hoping for some great Superman and Dr. Manhattan interactions at this point so we can call it a day on this misbegotten, overstuffed epic that has lost its way. I'm giving this book a 4.5 out of 10, mostly because it's overwritten, unnecessary if you've read this far, and skippable by casual readers.  Read Full Review

Danny

Sep 02, 2019

A detailed and SPOILER-FREE Review The issue debates the forces of faith and disbelief. I haven't seen a world brimmed with so much darkness since Moore's Watchmen. This isn't what DC stands for BUT that's what Johns WANTS us to see. His thesis in this issue is that superheroes are there to breathe through that darkness, that is, to inspire; and it's up to us whether to have faith in them OR to have disbelief. The events that transpire throughout the issue begs one to question the understanding of what it means to have superheroes in the world, and if they are efficient--and worthwhile--truths for us to better comprehend the world and each other. Johns writes these characters with such human stark and grace that you'll find yourself feel ing and confronting sentiments you've never experienced before in reading a comic-book. The perfect song for this issue is Mozart's Introitus. It's a very beautiful and sinister issue. Needless to say, this type of material is sure to be taught in academia (a few examples where you'll find this stuff being taught: English Interpretation, Positive Psychology, Cultural Philosophy, and even Social Politics). As I said, no spoilers here, but the ending of this issue is damn near biblical. It will convince those people that are calling Doomsday Clock "cheap fanfic" to question their verdict. Doomsday Clock is truly the "second coming" of a great comic book and a call to arms for another golden age of superhero comic books. My only tiny negative is that A LOT of stuff happens in this issue. It's a tiny thing because I can see someone making the argument that Johns is commenting on what superhero writers always have to do every now and again, which is explain what's happening, what's going on, who are these characters--so on and so forth. Which isn't a far-fetched argument, honestly. Mainstream critics have caught on that each Doomsday Clock issue comments on a facet of society and comics--and so much more. To give a few examples: Issue 9 commented on this crisis that every comic book event must have and how it's just futile (and Dr. Manhattan proves that when he incapacitates every superhero who goes to Mars). Then there's issue 10 that comments on retcons... The list goes on and on. This is high art I have faith that Johns will deliver in issue 12 and if he doesn't, well, read the quote by Theodore Roosevelt, the one that appears at the end of issue 3 of Doomsday Clock. Whatever happens in issue 12 Johns can go to the grave being the one writer to have dared. That's his ace in the hole. As for my boy Gary Frank...the dude is killing it in every single panel. Protip: Buy yourself a magnifying glass (I'm serious) because some panels are riddled with so much articulated detail that you'd be surprised by what you find. Calling it right now: Next issue is going to be about love (Superman) versus apathy (Dr. Manhattan). But I'd recommend you don't read any user or mainstream reviews until after you've read the issue. It's the last issue and I think you'd want to savor every sense that comes with that notion. Peace. more

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Arslan corner - Sep 7, 2019

Hi Danyy, Nice overall review. But, I was scrolling down the following comic reviews and I've noticed that some are quite underwhelmed by this issue of Doomsday clock. Some of them suggest that the story itself was largely an info-dump, and revealed some of the pacing problems. So, I'm curious to ask, Do you find the same problems as well or you see it differently?

Arslan corner - Sep 7, 2019

And, sorry for misspelling your name.

Danny - Sep 7, 2019

Hi Arslan, Although issue 11 summarizes the entire thing it IS needed in order to set up the final, paramount conversation between Superman and Dr. Manhattan. I was afraid how Johns was going to pull it off but he did it gracefully through Veidt, which fits Veidt's arrogance and ego. I read the issue and I personally didn't find it too slow or too fast, and while some see it as an info-dump, I see it as a villain's psychology at play "See what you want to see" - Rorschach II

Arslan corner - Sep 7, 2019

Humm... Interesting. Its kinda funny though, due to this issue some are quite scared about the Final issue. I Hope Geoff johns delivers a proper conclusion.

Danny - Sep 7, 2019

Like I said in my review:" I have faith that Johns will deliver in issue 12 and if he doesn't, well, read the quote by Theodore Roosevelt, the one that appears at the end of issue 3 of Doomsday Clock. Whatever happens in issue 12 Johns can go to the grave being the one writer to have dared. That's his ace in the hole." Issue 12 is slated for this Nov. We'll just have to wait and see.

Inknight033

Sep 03, 2019

It just keeps getting better as it reaches its conclusion.

Batmanchuria

Sep 04, 2019

The best book DC has to offer keeps its momentum by doing what it does best: juggling multiple plot lines/narratives and looking great while doing so. This series has been an absolute joyride for what will probably end up being two years (!) by the time issue 12 is released. While this issue spends a good amount of time cultivating its massive narrative, it may feel like it's slowing down a tad as it focuses on just about every significant character/device that has popped up since the first issue. Rest assured, however, as by the time we reach the final pages, it becomes clear that this is the calm before the storm (calm being a relative term, in this case).

sebastianorellana95

Sep 04, 2019

Amazing penultimate chapter, I hope the final issue comes out in November or December.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Sep 10, 2019

Only one more issue, wow.

Wally West

Sep 18, 2019

Awesome. Lex Luthor is watching me. I think it's pretty cool !

Anotherfan

Sep 04, 2019

Still as incredible as the first 10 issues. I'm just hoping it will stick the landing because i've a lot of expectations about the end.

Nickweiser

Sep 04, 2019

Fuuuuck!

Silver Rocket

Sep 08, 2019

I don't care about the continuity problem. Each comic book should be judged on its own merits.

REYNARD

Sep 04, 2019

Well, fuck. (Spoilers) Even at its crescendo, Doomsday Clock leaves us yet again with more questions than answers. This chapter brings together all loose threads and plot lines in the series, while simultaneously acting as a mirror to Watchmen's own penultimate issue. Adrian reveals his master plan to Saturn Girl like he previously id to Rorschach and Night-Owl, but instead of a 35 minute twist we get a time-paradox/thanos-snap moment. I could have done without the Trump-bashing early on (but I guess that's a given in media these days) though I understand its purpose in providing a stark contrast to Black Adam's fascist-liberator archetype. The Lex + Lois scenes were probably my favorite parts, with the return of Superman coming in a close second. Even though the page with Alfred cooking the pancakes was beautiful and provides a "calm before the storm" moment, I do think it's kind of a waste due to the fact that there is literally one issue left to wrap up the entire series. Reggie's dream sequences were also cool, and I hope him seeing his reflection in the puddle brings him back to form. The Marionette child reveal was also very surprising; with some confusion coming out of the fact that the child was biological boy but identified as a girl? Maybe? Or the child is Dan Dreiberg and the little girl is their daughter. One of those two for sure. Next issue won't come out anytime soon, but I know that it will truly be a sight to see. Issue one came out at the beginning of my freshman year in High School, and it has followed me through to my Junior year two years later. It has been a wonderful journey reading these past eleven issues, and I hope the twelfth cements this story in DC Comics history in a timeless way. It is time ~ Doctor Manhattan more

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Arslan corner - Sep 4, 2019

Hi there, Nice overall review. But, I was scrolling down the following comic reviews and I've noticed that some are quite underwhelmed by this issue of Doomsday clock. Some of them suggest that the story itself was largely an info-dump, and revealed some of the pacing problems. So, I'm curious to ask, Do you find some the problems as well or maybe you see it differently?

Linkush

Sep 04, 2019

I just hope I'm going to be alive when the next issue comes.

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myconius - Sep 4, 2019

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! X"D

Linkush - Sep 4, 2019

😂

MShahm - Nov 13, 2019

Hopefully in 18 December

Nihilist

Sep 04, 2019

For 10 issues straight, we've been asking many questions about the series, its plot, potential endgoal and impact on DC Comics. How is it all connected, what motivate the main cast? There's still left to wonder, but let me tell you - #11 answers a lot. More than expected, in fact, showing us how intricate, detailed and interconnected its story is, really. It's not just a prelude to the finale, it's a facinating sequence of revelations, as exciting, as difficult to follow. And unless you read Doomsday Clock only because of its outstanding art, it's something you definitely should read more than once, because there's simply too much info smashing you right in the face, to be comprehended at once. In a way, it reminds me of Johns' previous big works, especially trade paperbacks, like collected Sinestro Corps War and The Blackest Night, both being filled with highly condensed narrative, not having time to slow down and allow you to contemplate what you've just read. In this case, we sure can think about what just happened, and certainly #12 will put everything in even more different perspective. There's a lot to unpack here, and even more to analyze after finishing reading it for the first time. It stays with you, keeps confusing you, and that's probably the greatest compliment I can pay to Johns. more

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Arslan corner - Sep 4, 2019

Hi there, Nice overall review. But, I was scrolling down the comic reviews and noticed that some are quite underwhelmed by this issue of Doomsday clock. Some of them suggest that the story itself was largely an info-dump, and revealed some of the pacing problems. So, I'm curious to ask, Do you find some the problems as well or maybe see it differently?

Batman Jones - Sep 4, 2019

I always appreciate your reviews but I think this is the first time we've actually agreed. Except about nihilism. I'm with you on that. :)

Nihilist - Sep 4, 2019

Hi, Arslan! I understand why some may perceive this issue as an info dump. It's really packed with information, and answers plenty of questions from the series so far. It also does not feature a huge step forward story-wise, it just sets up the finale, while, I presume, people were expecting a giant battle between Diana and Adam, among other big events. Instead, Johns proudly shows us how everything in the plot is connected, yet still leaving a lot to wait for next... well, probably not month.

Nihilist - Sep 4, 2019

Glad we're on the same page, Batman Jones :)

Arslan corner - Sep 4, 2019

Hi, Ni.. hmmm... interesting. Let me ask you, Did you able to follow the story? That also another complaint which some people have that it's kinda uneven/hard to follow. And, the funny thing is, Some are worried about the conclusion. I hope that Geoff johns delivers.

Nihilist - Sep 6, 2019

If you know Watchmen, and have the basic understanding of DC's universe, you should be fine. It's still a multilayered comic, with plenty of parallel arcs and themes going on, but so far, it's been pretty competently explained, I think.

axdn

Sep 04, 2019

I felt it was really dense.

Comix4fever

Sep 04, 2019

One minute to midnight...

Batman Jones

Sep 04, 2019

Just great. The only problem now is that there's only one issue left. I feel like this series could have been twice as long and would be all the better for it, with the obvious caveat of how long it's taken to get to #11. I'm happy that Johns is involved with DC film and TV but boy do I miss him as a full-time comic book writer. I love a lot of DC's writers over the last 20 years but I probably love Johns most of them all. Especially when he works with a stellar artist like Gary Frank.

Another Nerd

Sep 04, 2019

The antagonist monologue issue!

Azrael

Sep 06, 2019

This series does a great job to consistently build tension. I don't know if it is the satisfaction after so many delays but it all seems to be coming together very well. If it finishes in the same quality, the whole Rebirth relaunch will come to a satisfying end. How Batman and Superman will expose Ozy's smear plan against them is unclear but intriguing which is what comics should build.

ohhaimark

Sep 07, 2019

THE GOOD: -Gary Frank is such a wonderful artist. I need some of these panels hanging in my room. -I really like the storytelling here. It can feel a bit staccato at once, especially with the dialogue voiceovers constantly changing, but it keeps an otherwise boring issue interesting. -Lex Luthor was perfectly written here. -The Carver Colman photographs were a nice touch. -Mime and Marionette are such wonderful characters. -Poor Saturn Girl. -I can't wait to see how it all ends. Too bad it'll be another three months. Just kidding. I actually appreciate Geoff Johns taking the time to make sure his story is well-done. And it is. THE BAD: -I wasn't really super interested in Ozymandias' plan. Not sure why, but it dragged down the second half of this book quite a bit for me. more

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Arslan corner - Nov 7, 2019

Hi ohhaimark. Hope you are doing well today. Speaking of Saturn girl, Can you explain me how she disappear? It's something that I'm not clear about. Am I missing a detail here? I know why she disappear, but don't know how?

@greenlanternBCN

Sep 08, 2019

Después del maravilloso décimo número nos encontramos aquí con un número menos explosivo que mantiene las incógnitas en lugar de cerrar algunas tramas y sucesos tal y como esperábamos. No es lo que queríamos ver en principio, pero aun así vuelve a ser un muy buen número, complejo y que necesita de varias lecturas, pero que nos da grandísimos momentos, a la par que nos sitúa a muchos personajes. Habrá que esperar al último número para ver el enfrentamiento de ambos superhombres, menudo hype! El único problema que le veo es que en el número 12 tendrá que concluir y explicar muchísimas cosas, además de dejar abierto el regreso de La Legión y la JSA. También tendrá que recomponer la continuidad. Son muchas cosas para un s olo número, pero confío en que Johns y Frank consigan contarlo todo de manera natural. Uno de los mejores cómics que se pueden leer, pese a los retrasos. Ganará mucho leído todo junto. more

Melkor

Jan 16, 2020

this issue bring me more question than answers

egonnn244

Sep 04, 2019

"Item #12" Today's World is a terrible place to live in. We've got hurricanes, greedy politicians, neonazis and people generally being d*cks to each other. But among this wide river of s*it, there has been one bright spot for some time now, one consistently good thing: Doomsday Clock. And the penultimate issue is no different. Issue #11 might not have much to offer in terms of action, but the way it lays the groundwork for the finale (whenever that might be) is nothing short of brilliant. The world is on the edge of the abyss, with just a light push keeping it away from oblivion. Justice League is out, after being pacified by Dr. Manhattan, Batman is being hunted by the government, Putin wants Superman's head, Black Adam is out of control and Saturn Girl realizes something that is not good for her. Oh, and one more thing. Ozymandias is bat s*it, f*cking crazy. Amazing writing and amazing artwork. I can't wait for the conclusion. more

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Arslan corner - Sep 4, 2019

Hi there, Nice overall review. But, I was scrolling down the following comic reviews and I've noticed that some are quite underwhelmed by this issue of Doomsday clock. Some of them suggest that the story itself was largely an info-dump, and revealed some of the pacing problems. So, I'm curious to ask, Do you find the same problems as well or you see it differently?

egonnn244 - Sep 6, 2019

No, I wasn't underwhelmed. At first, I was half-expecting some big fight between Diana and Adam, but what I got was satisfying just the same. Seeing how Luthor was piecing all of it together and learning just how crazy Ozzy is was really good. And it all set the perfect stage for the finale. I never felt the book had pacing problems, its release schedule, sure, but the book itself, no. It's very story-driven and it takes its time telling it, but I was never bored.

TheImageIsStrong - Sep 14, 2019

Arslan are you a bot? Or did you just paste and copy this question to everyone who reviewed this book? You work at Marvel?

M1sf1r3

Nov 05, 2019

Prelude: Wait, another issue finally came out? About time. The Good: Everything is starting to tie together with all the parties making their moves. "Past" events are tying in with the on-going story. By "past" I mean the current DCU with Bendis' Legion of Superheroes. Gary Frank's art is just... beautiful isn't good enough to describe it and Brad Anderson's colours work tremendously like every issue. The Bad: This is basically a exposition issue to get us ready for the final issue. It feels like there is too much for Johns to tie up in a satisfying way in one issue, even if it's over-sized. Bit annoyed that Ozymandias is the villain again. Conclusion: While the delays really have been killing this book, I'm still h eavily invested in this book. However, I'm concerned on how Johns plans to wrap all of this up within one issue. more

allenquanobi

Sep 04, 2019

Good and exciting, but at this point in DC continuity, does it matter? This series started off with such promise and delivered with each issue, but as each issue released, I found myself being less and less invested. The only reason for this were the delays. Delays destroyed all the hype for this series in my opinion, and it shows in the other DC books. Important story arcs in this series such as the Legion of Super-Heroes and the JSA are being skipped over because DC can't afford to wait for this series to finish, so Bendis and Snyder took the reins and pushed those properties forward in their books. This isn't a fault on Johns or Frank at all, their writing and art have never been better, this series has surprised me due to it even b eing comprehensible and fascinating as a sequel to Watchmen. But as stated earlier, this series' delays have killed all the hype for me, and the next issue will almost inevitably be delayed and disappointing due to editorial reasons and change in the overall vision for DC. The best thing I can compare this with is what Marvel is doing with House of X and Powers of X. A weekly series that changes not just the X-Men landscape, but also the Marvel landscape, and that series is weekly, with each issue being better than the last and everything is still up to amazing standards, which baffles me how this series fell to the wayside for DC. It's such a shame too because I was into what Geoff Johns had for the future of DC. Guess the only thing I can look forward to from him is the Three Jokers storyline. more

Darkseid24

Sep 04, 2019

This issue felt a little anticlimatic& basically just explained Ozymandias' plan, which is still not fully revealed. Even so Snyder commented on Doomsday Clock a few days ago, it still has no real connection to the canon DC comics. Lex is normal in Doomsday Clock, but changed in Year of The Villains, so even so DDC originally was supposed to take place 1 year later, it has to happen a lot to get to DDC. It still feels like an Elseworld, what would be ok, if DC finally made a statement. Since there's only 1 issue left& The Superman Dr. Manhatten confrontation is saved up for the final issue, I'm worried, that the ending will be rushed& hopefully Jon won't be wasted. The art is great as always. Overall DDC is still a must- read, but this issue felt quite slow to me. I guess the final issue won't be released until November or December, but I'm looking forward to see the outcome. more

Psycamorean

Sep 06, 2019

This is a solid comic. I think it's great that this issue explains how all the disparate plot lines are connected. I appreciate that very much. I'm not blown away by any of the revelations in this issue though. At least now I understand what this series is trying to be and what it is doing. But maybe the explanation came too late? I mean, for literal years I've been thinking about this series and my ultimate conclusion has always been: "This series is meandering and going nowhere, and I don't like it that much as a whole." And now that I know, I mean, I can't just switch off these feelings I've had. Which goes into this series' biggest problem: The delays. If this had all come out as it was supposed to I wouldn't have had all that time to l et my opinions set on this story... I'm just glad I don't hate this issue. If next issue is mindblowing, I think this may be worth it in the end. Maybe. more

TJ

Sep 09, 2019

Strong issue. The delays do hurt the series but John's and Frank are doing an amazing job. Hope they stick the land ing.

EDiakota

Sep 05, 2019

"He was désespérante... Desperate to find DR.Manhattan."

Spacey Medicine

Sep 08, 2019

I'll be real, I forgot this comic was happening, and I didn't miss it.

Talon1load

Sep 08, 2019

Not a bad issue but not the best either. For a comic that has been habitually late, it still felt rushed. I love Johns but the delays have really hurt this book. I'll read it as a full run once it's complete but right now it still doesn't feel completely connected to the first half. This issue kind of felt like an attempt at a quick explanation to make it connect but it just did t work for me.

Superheroes for Hire

Sep 07, 2019

Intriguing for sure, but I don't know what the functional purpose was for having this issue be mostly exposition from Lex and Ozymandias. With all the exposition, we still don't know how the Watchmen reality would be saved by Ozy's plan in the DCU being successful. The most compelling part of the story is seeing how the "real world" is responding to the superhero stuff in real time. I appreciate that Putin is taking advantage of the heroes going to Mars, etc. The art is almost flawless, as usual.

AdmiralWhiskers

Sep 04, 2019

The book suffers for being so reliant on momentum and then not being able to deliver. It is a dense work, clearly one with a great deal of thought put into it, and a chapter in a larger story (as a miniseries should be). I read Doomsday Clock #11 as a standalone, and it simply was too confusing. It's been a long time since I read issue 10 (released on May 29...just under 100 days ago!), and the threads of this story did not stick with me well. So I have to go back and re-read the series, something I would not have to do had it been on a regular schedule. Seeing as the art is only halfway complete on issue 12, I'm not going to bother as we probably won't see the final chapter until mid-December at the earliest. So this issue has to stand on its merits. The title probably is worthy of a higher score, but DC has forced me to read this as a one-off. It is what it is. That is a 6.5/10: A solid, above-average book with lots of daylight between it and the best book I have ever read. At this point, I'd strongly suggest readers wait for the entire series to finish before picking it up. It will be much more enjoyable that way. Art-wise, Gary Frank does a very nice job. It measures up to the aspirational level of the book. --- Putting the content of the book aside (and the grade, which I give based on content of the book and not on the surrounding circumstances), one can't help but wonder what the DC universe would look like today had Johns and Frank been able to keep to a normal production schedule. Would we have this cringe-worthy Year of the Villain, a hack-job of a cross-continuity plot that appears to have been hatched only after it was clear that Doomsday Clock would no longer be reliable? Would Justice League be introducing the Justice Society? Would Brian Michael Bendis have this week's awkward Legion rollout? DC has had a very, very rough time of late. I feel like they were spinning their wheels, continuity-wise, waiting for Doomsday Clock to complete its epic. But it never happened, and the company had to move on. It's pretty clear that there was no Plan B, that they relied on Johns and Frank...and were let down. So frustrating. more

MKW69

Sep 04, 2019

This book is a mess.

JBL Reviews

Sep 08, 2019

How am I supposed to care or take seriously a book I can't even remember what happened last?