The arrival of the Els by spaceship 19 years earlier was a pivotal moment for the kingdom, and a prophecy was born! But what were those early years like for the Els, and how did they come to be monarchs of the kingdom? And what catastrophic event triggered everything that was to follow?
The artwork in this issue gives off a medieval air that perfectly matches the tone of the story. The changing color palette and attention to detail create an immersive visual that is emotionally connective and pleasing. Read Full Review
Dark Knights of Steel #4reveals the origin of its medieval universe's Batman, which is laced with equal amounts of tragedy and triumph. It also makes for a great interlude in the ongoing story, and I wouldn't be surprised if we get another issue like this down the line. Read Full Review
Added to that is some really strong artwork from the art team, who I'd say do a fair bit of the heavy lifting in terms of showing and not telling. The panels of a Dying Martha Wayne asking the Els to take over the Kingdom were brilliantly drawn. As was Luthors transformation and introduction as a key villain. The final page where we see The Dark Knight and Alfred ride out is really cool. I can't wait for more Dark Knights of Steel. Read Full Review
Four issues in, this isn't as dark as the previous Taylor alternate realities, but it's no less fascinating. It's essentially a family tragedy, and one of the best books in DC's stable right now. Read Full Review
This is a very effective installment, a strong link in the chainmail that Taylor is forging. Read Full Review
While there aren't as many shocks like the previous episodes, I did like the creepy take on the Green Man and felt that it provides a fresh take on a pair of classic DC villains. Read Full Review
Tom Taylor is definitely giving me what I need here, not what I wanted. Add to that the very pretty art and I am still on board. Read Full Review
While I wasn't expecting an artist change – and I dislike them mid-series – having Bengal come in for this one to deal with a flashback piece works well enough. I really liked getting the extra focus on the Wayne's and El's here to see more of what went on back then as well as how the El's handled settling into things before getting drawn into humanity and all that they were dealing with at the time. It's a solid piece that also clears up the origins of the Green Man and reinforces why so many others are fearful, or at least very wary, of what the El's represent in the world. Read Full Review
This was a wonderful issue, packed with information. I still hold my stance on becoming curiouser and curiouser, as more questions are being answered, as even more questions unfold. I loved the scenes of Bruce, Kal, and Zara playing because compared to other universes, Bruce looked like he had a decent childhood, with five parents instead of just one father figure. He was loved fully, and that was lovely to see. I'm greatly looking forward to the next issue and more behind the scenes of Kal-El in this Universe. Read Full Review
Dark Knights of Steel #4 fills in some interesting gaps to the story. We get to learn a bit of the world's history through Alfred. While the issue is mainly devoted to the past it's very much about the present and by the end, has set the series up for its next arc and direction. Read Full Review
Dark Knights of Steel #4 is a nice break away from the main story to give readers a fuller picture of what Batman is going through as far as his identity and role. It sets up a cool hero's journey for Batman as we close in on the midway point of the series. Read Full Review
Now, I say qualm as well because I think Taylors creativity may have gotten the best of him in DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL #4. Without spoiling too much, I just feel obligated to explain why I disagree with a decision made by Taylor on this issue. Taylor ultimately introduced Luthor as a corrupt, psychotic, GREEN LANTERN and the true villain of the past and this very issue. Read Full Review
Dark Knights of Steel #4 does its job of filling us into the backstory of this DC Universe. Getting into Bruce Wayne's backstory and how it actually plays a big role in the current state of things opens various roads this series can take moving forward. The big villain reveal also creates a major wild card who could quickly shift things depending on how they decide to create even greater chaos than they have already. All of this leaves you with a feeling of wanting to find out what will happen next, which is exactly how one should feel at the end of a chapter for a story. Read Full Review
Still, it's hard not to go through the issue and wonder just how much more elegant it would have looked if Putri was able to handle the art on it. Read Full Review
DC Comics' DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL #4 is full of punchy action that ultimately feels quite forgettable. But in the margins of these scenes, in the respites from the chaos and drama, there are beautiful moments that will stick with you. Read Full Review
An issue-long flashback interrupts the main story just as it's really getting started, and the flashback itself doesn't provide good enough revelations to make it worth the trouble. Read Full Review
Dark Knights of Steel #4 slows things down to fill us in on the past and what happened after the Els crash-landed on Earth. Unfortunately, some explanations were a little too easy, while others were a bit over the top. It all ended up feeling forced. Hopefully, Taylor rights the ship next issue because this one was disappointing. Read Full Review
Great stuff happens in this issue, I wish it was its own story as supposed to a flash back but we only got 12 issues so best to leave it in one.
Really good world building and storytelling in this issue.
A pretty solid issue. While art is a step down the plot is interesting
I actually liked the green man twist lol. This was a pretty good issue, but I can definitely feel the momentum stall here.
It is a solid issue, witg the story of the kingdom. The Green Man is a little strange idea, mixing Luthor, Joker and Green Lantern, but is another Earth, another story, and everything is possible, so okay. Is fun to read, anyway.
The art wasn't nearly as strong as Putri's but not terrible. I generally enjoy flashback issues when they really help explain the story at hand. This managed that but the twist of the Green Man was pretty lame. The kinship between the Waynes and Els is believable though I would have liked to see it fleshed out more. That being said, two issues of character building like that wouldn't likely flow well so I will take what I can get.
I've been enjoying this series, but I don't think this was the right time to have a flashback. Bengal's artwork doesn't complement Yasmine Putri's very well, and there wasn't enough backstory to necessitate an entire issue. As a result, it feels like the main story is just stalling. It's not bad, but it could just be better.
So...Tom Taylor's telling me that The Joker, in this universe, is a mix of Lex Luthor and the Green Lantern? Hooboy, the days of me reading this series are numbered.
Weakest issue by far. Bruce being Clark's secret brother isn't that interesting at the moment and him having Kryptonian superpowers feels cheap.
But the worst thing in this issue and the entire series is the Green Man reveal. When you are writing a twist you need to give the audience some clues as to what the reveal might be. Nobody could have expected the Green Man to be a Luthor/Joker/Green Lantern composite because that's not a thing, it's never been suggested this was going be a thing in the prior issues so the "reveal", if it can be called that, falls flat on its face.
And yet it simultaneously turns the story into another trite "mega-Joker" tale. I'm still interested on where this goes, though I'll admit this rev more
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Only Tom Taylor could portray Luthor as a dumb idiot and think it's "interesting". Also I call a lot of bullshit on the "Bruce's birth healed all the wounds". Yeah, I'm pretty sure they couldn't be best buddies after Jor-El screwed Martha but hey, it's Tom Taylor, just smile and don't think too much about it, all is good if he says so, it's not supposed to make a lot of sense. And he did a mix of Luthor and Joker, wow, so interesting and original. If you overlook these big, obvious flaws, the story isn't that bad. But the art kind of is, Putri was a big sell on the book and the fact that after three issues there is already some other artist on the book is a bad sign for the future.
Unreal concepts one after another regarding Bruce. Please, it's a joke to give the throne to the partner, I'll laugh a lot about it.
Yasmine's art is what it's worth, but in this issue I didn't feel her presence, there were parts I didn't even like.
Big meh. Im seeing Taylor bjobing Bruce as the true heir and king and the definitive kryptonian and blablabla
Nothing but pretentious stunts. Lex Luthor who laughs with a GL ring is insultingly stupid.
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