Crossover #3

There are significant moments when great collaborations upgrade imaginations reveal all that we hope, Wonder, and dream. This book is a celebration of the best hopes and some of the oldest fears of humankind. It is a beautiful reminder of what Comics doevery day, and what they still do in our hearts. Read Full Review

Crossover #3 is a wonderful comic. The opening flashback hits the right emotional notes, and Cates keeps things going from there, really fleshing out the characters. He keeps adding more wrinkles to the whole thing- what does Ryans father have planned? How are the Paybacks and Avas benefactor going to play into everything? Shaws pencils are some of the best of his career, making the whole thing that much better. Crossover hit its first Crossover, and its delightful. Read Full Review

Crossover is going from strength to strength! Such a special book and deserves the attention of every comic fan! I know I'm repeating myself but get on this series now - you owe it to yourself! Read Full Review

Geoff Shaw continues to deliver some beautiful imagery throughout this issue. The characters look great, the action is fantastic and Shaw does a great job of building tension and emotion through the panels. Read Full Review

Crossover is pure genius and continues to be one of my favourite comics on the shelves right now. Routed in comics history I am loving the plot comparisons to comic book legends like Watchmen, making this a comic book for comic book readers while cleverly keeping the story front and centre to engage new comic book readers aswell. Read Full Review

It took me three issues but I am all aboard Crossover now. I wasn't exactly sure what to make of the story after the first two issues, but with Crossover #3 it seems Cates is starting to let the story take off and let it spread its wings. The art is obviously stunning and just a fantastic little visual treat. If you have been on the ropes with this series this issue should sell you as a must-read. I mean, plus, that cover with the Gundam Shadow is perfection. Read Full Review

Crossover #3 is a fantastic issue that blends different worlds even more and allows Cate and Shaw return to an earlier property of theirs. That inclusion is fun (seriously, go read The Paybacks) but the further reveal really ups the “oh shit” factor of it all. This is a top-notch series that in its third issue has shifted things a bit taking this comic to an even crazier level of entertainment. Read Full Review

A fun comic that develops the characters, advances the narrative and ends with a surprise cameo appearance from a fan-favorite IDW character. Read Full Review

Crossover is such a difficult franchise to evaluate, because the overarching structure demands that it both be all encompassing and all able to stand on its own. There is very clearly a deep love for the comic book medium, yet the paradoxical story feels like it should be approachable to all and this is the third time where I feel slightly alienated by some of the choices made. Read Full Review

The narrative is solid and the art is great, but the hook gets too distracting throughout this issue for it to be as excellent as its predecessors. Read Full Review

Overall, Crossover is moving places, but there are some fundamental problems that keep the series from fully gripping. Read Full Review

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Spiderwebs

Jan 06, 2021

Lots of fun references to indie series and that reference to watchmen from the beginning and an overall enjoyable storyline so far. Yes it's not Image's Watchmen but still better than most of the stuff out there.

Psycamorean

Jan 08, 2021

Not sure what about this issue makes people think Cates thinks he's smarter than the rest of us, but that complaint usually comes from dumb people. This was a great issue, I enjoyed it a lot. I don't know Madman that well, but I do know the Paybacks, so there's a bit of give and take there. I do like the twist that the Superman being teased is actually just Madman though. That's a good, funny twist. I do like that Cates keeps the story grounded, though. That's what separates this story from something like Ready Player One, for instance. Cates and company can't rely on references and guest appearances, that would make for a shallow narrative. I'm happy to say that they're not relying on those things.

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Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

No, that complaint usually comes from people who don't rate mediocre books with 10. Like you do. Cates is dumb because in the first two pages he manages to come with the cringe line "cOmIc bOoKs aRe bUlLsHiT". Well, dude's a comic writer so he should stop acting like "oh look, those guys who wrote other books are so dumb, look at me, I'm much more smarter". It's not the first time he's done this sort of stuff. And, I'm sorry, in terms of writing he's nowhere near Alan Moore and never will be.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

Also, it's not the first time you comment about my ratings, I saw you on Shang-Chi too but chose to ignore you. What's up with that?

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

If you follow Cates at all, and you think he thinks Alan Moore is dumb, you're just ignorant. He praises Alan Moore constantly, and doesn't ever act like he's smarter than everyone else.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

Nothing about Shang-Chi was Chinese propaganda, that's what's up with that. The only thing that could've possibly been conceived as such was the flashback to the Boxer Rebellion, but nothing the comic says about the historical event is inaccurate.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

You have some genuinely shit opinions, and I saw them, so I made fun. You can make fun of my reviews if you want, I don't care.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

He does act like he's smarter and cooler than everyone else. Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of books from the guy, but lately success got to his head, as it happens. That comment was clearly disrespectful, regardless of his opinion about Moore. And just because you're not capable of reading between the lines, doesn't mean something isn't happening, regarding Shang-Chi.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

Yeah, I've got better things to do than making fun of your opinions on the internet, guess you don't.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

He does these podcasts and I've listened to them, and he's very self-effacing in those. That comment is only disrespectful to people offended by absolutely nothing. And what's happening, exactly, with Shang-Chi? You have better things to do than make fun of my opinion (which you did above), but you don't have better things to do than have this extended conversation with me over your opinions.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

Well, he may be self-effacing there, good for him, but in his books he's really not. Look, you're a fan, good for you, like I said, I liked some of his books, Thanos, Venom, Thor, if you've noticed I've rated his Thor pretty good, but I feel like even though his quality is waning, he's getting way more infatuated with himself. And it's not that I was offended, I have a pretty thick skin myself, it's just that it seemed he was like "Hey, remember Watchmen? Yeah, it's pretty bullshit".

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

Well, I don't care about your ratings so yeah, I'm not going to make fun of them. Here, I'm just defending my opinion, it's another thing. And it's not that I'm enjoying this but you've insulted me and cowardly so, I might add. You could've commented on my review but instead you chose to do this, kinda like "talking behind my back" in real life. And it's not the first time. So yeah, I chose to defend myself and my opinion.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

Maybe you're meta reading some sort of douchiness that's not actually there. He's not saying Watchmen was bullshit. The reason I just put these things in my reviews is that I think it's about as productive as commenting would be. As this comment thread has shown. I'm not trying to start a conversation, I don't care about your defense. I just think your opinions are funny.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

Glad that I'm cheering you up, next time if you have something to say put it as a reply, it's just cowardly to behind someone's back.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

I agree, it's very cowardly to make fun of someone in a public forum. You know how they are nowadays, so private.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

No, it's cowardly to comment about me without replying to me. It's like gossip.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

Except for all the social dynamics that play into gossiping, but don't exist in this context? Get over yourself.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

They exist because you had the clear option to reply but chose to talk ABOUT me instead of TO me. That's literally what gossip is.

Psycamorean - Jan 8, 2021

It's actually not. This is the end of our super productive, not at all predictable comment thread.

Merlyn - Jan 8, 2021

Good. Hope in the future you'll just stop concerning yourself with my opinions.

Spacey Medicine

May 02, 2021

Fun!

Toonstrack

Jan 06, 2021

After this issue, I can safely say that Donny Cates is a madman. And thats a good thing.

AdmiralWhiskers

Feb 10, 2021

Donny Cates opens with a discussion of the ending of Watchmen and how it was a catalyst for peace and cooperation. He then says when we had our real catalyst (9/11), all we did was "[build] bigger bombs." Damn, that's fine writing. While I could sit and ponder the opening pages for an hour, I'll try to write the rest. Cates again proves an insightful and easy read. No obtuse Al Ewing. No novellas de Tynion. Just a straightforward book with wry asides and observations. The book revolves around Ellie and Ava trying to return to the dome to reunite with their respective parents. The subplot of the evil peacher's son merges (literally) on the road. But a Godzilla/Shogun Warrior battle breaks out of the dome, panic ensues and Ca tes' The Paybacks swoop in to save the day. Geoff Shaw's art largely is basic Big 2 house style, but it fits the title like a glove. more

C.V.R. The Bard

Jan 06, 2021

A preacher abuses his son and pushes hate , Madman! makes an appearance. As always, the comics are more relatable than this existence. Shit, throw me in the dome! - cvrthebard.tumblr.com

the_comic_book_club

Jan 08, 2021

Crossover Issue: 3 Publisher: Image @imagecomics Writer: Donny Cates @dcates Artist: Geoff Shaw @geshaw Colors: Dee Cunniffe @deezoid Letters: John J. Hill @johnjhill Cover: Geoff Shaw While making their way towards the Dome in an effort to reunite Ava with her family, Ellie and Otto find themselves caught in a police checkpoint. When Ellie notices Ryan, the young man responsible for jump starting the current chaos of their lives, her confrontation with him draws the unwanted attention of the police. The group is rescued away to safety by the timely arrival of the superhero team, the Paybacks. Once brought to the Paybacks hideout, Ava is reunited with her savior! I have no previous knowledge of the Paybacks besides being a Do nny Cates book from Dark Horse. I also have never read anything regarding her savior, but I do recognize him. Looks like I have some new reading assignments. This has been a really cool series so far and is a unique idea. The artist team is great. I can’t wait to see who pops up next. It would make my day to have the Dimensionauts from Black Science pop through. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(4/5) Reviewed by: @meanadam of The Comic Book Club of Instagram Follow: @the_comic_book_club on Instagram for more reviews! more

Kalaoui

Jan 07, 2021

It s not bad but not great either. I keep getting hyped by Cates and then i read the issues and they are fine and good on their own but the double edge story telling and the extreme hype are not helping the reading experience for me. I will ride it out until issue 6 and see then but my hopes are heading in the wrong direction. Shaw is great on art.

Gizmo

Sep 09, 2022

Oh, I actually did read the four issues of the Paybacks back when Dark Horse published them... Doctor Blaqk is the only character I remember though, lol, sorry. Buzzkill was the Cates comic of that time that I remember being really good. Maybe the protagonist or villain from that will make an appearance down the line. Another indie character makes an appearance here too. I had dropped this series, but legit crossovers like this might be enough to get me back on board.

Miracleman92

Jan 25, 2021

This was alright, but I really want to like this series more than I do. I appreciate the art and I enjoy the idea of this series. But after three issues I just don't feel compelled to continue. The story just isn't grabbing me anymore.

Onomatopoeia

Feb 28, 2021

This started off with an amazing premise, but it's slowly becoming a commercial for Image/ Donny Cates in comic book form.

Merlyn

Jan 06, 2021

Cates needs to stop smelling his own farts so much, he really thinks he's smarter than he actually is.

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Spiderwebs - Jan 10, 2021

maybe you should stop smelling your own fart, you really think cates is not a great comic book writer