The Other History of the DC Universe #5

“As individuals we stumble. Alone we fall. But as people together, we rise.” Read Full Review

Camuncoli and Cucchi continue to deliver some beautiful imagery throughout this issue. The art always seems to find a personal tone and connects with the reader on that level. Read Full Review

John Ridley chose an extremely ambitious path with this series, addressing comic book history, real history, and character spotlights all in one go. Sometimes it works. Other times it collapses under its own weight and leaves us with an imperfect shot at a masterpiece. Read Full Review

This story will leave readers encouraged to seek out what was summarized in these pages whether or net it exists in comics from the past or present. Read Full Review

Psycamorean

Jul 27, 2021

This is great. As someone who read the Outsiders run that makes up the bulk of this issue's narrative, this is not at all out of character or out of context. This is of course colored by Anissa Pierce's perspective, but it is a perfectly reasonable perspective to have on these events.

WhistleBlower

Jul 28, 2021

This series explores how different perceptions and opinions may form. Too bad idiots are review bombing it because they can't handle a different opinion.

Fracadactyl

Jul 27, 2021

I will always prefer more action oriented comics more than illustrated books. But I like how this series goes into characters and how the illustrations show moments frozen in time with just their minds to keep them company. What goes on is a lot of neurotic thoughts, for Anissa in particular being a person who has to deal with struggles; both are in the form of teammates and family who often gets undercut by activity. The situations Anissa has with her dad are so intertwined with complications it's hard to know who's in the right. But maybe that's something with Ridley, things are complicated and there are no easy solutions. Just the first steps to letting things get easier with some therapy.

c.oliv

Aug 01, 2021

Nice story, but the artwork's a little rushed

TJMB3891

Jul 27, 2021

Not many people review this book anymore and that should tell you something right there. I'm curious about the sales. Quoting someone from a previous review "It's extremely well written and the art is fantastic". MY problem with the book is that all the characters seem to be written out of character. He's referencing story arcs and runs and in a good amount of instances it feels like he's revising the history to fit his very political narrative. It's ridiculously off putting. There's no nuance to this book whatsoever.