I will admit that I liked this book more with the second reading for the review. But much of that had to do with the clever way it reinterpreted the Moore issue. And I don't know if that is enough of a reason to give this a high mark. I wonder what people who don't have that history felt. Read Full Review

Dark Crisis: The Deadly Green #1peers deep into the Great Darkness and tests various heroes in the process. Though it's light on the action, it's a great read solely for the philosophical elements presented within. Plus, the idea of a Superman/Swamp Thing fusion is just too good to pass up in my book. Read Full Review

Even as uneven as the story and art are, The Deadly Green is a fun read, both for mainstream superhero fans and those wanting the more out-there characters to take the spotlight. This one-shot serves as a great reminder of how strong the recent mystical books from DC have been, and the potential they have for the looming Dawn of the DCU era. The issue also makes the case for the creative team to be the ones to help Shepard in those new titles, affirming that DC has the right talent for the undertaking. One can only hope that in the wake of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Deadly Green, and a horizon of a changed DC Universe, both in the story and across the publishing line, the magical side of the shared universe will get another chance to thrive. Read Full Review

For a 43-page issue the gist can mostly be accomplished by a one- or two-page summary in the main title. This one doesn't provide enough substance to track down for fear of missing out something important to the event. Read Full Review

Even three of the most skillful and creative writers working at DC Comics today prove incapable of infusing some interest into Dark Crisis with fan-favorite characters like Swamp Thing, John Constantine, and Jon Kent (a.k.a. Superman). Read Full Review

Pretty good, but I can't help but feel this was thrown together quickly.

I'm so tired.

A total slog; how can a big event book be this meh? And a machine is at the heart of a magical darkness? Sorry, this feels very uninspired and convoluted all at the same time.