For the size of this story there wasn't really a lot going on....... Well I'm wrong, there was a hell of a lot of exposition going on because man did this story need to convey to the reader it's purpose.  Sadly it didn't really do a good job and we're left not really knowing who the bad guys truly were and it was just a way to get our characters on point for their last adventure in Justice League Dark #35.  I guess the lesson here is that prequels will always let us down.  Even though I was mostly confused for the majority of the story, all the characters and backgrounds looked great during that confusion, so top notch work there all the way through.  It seems like it's an important story, so you'll probably want to get this one, but you won't be happy with yourself afterwards. Read Full Review

For most of this book things simply don't work, but for just a moment there, just at the very end, this house almost felt like a home. Read Full Review

The real issue with Justice League Dark is that it tries to do too much. The end result is a comic that never hits the mark in either its storytelling or its art. DeMatteis uses a simple theme about love to build his tale, but because of the density of the story, the story doesn't get the desired emotion. Fans of the series might enjoy the book more than the casual reader, but I think even constant readers will think this is a bit excessive. Read Full Review

Ultimately,Justice League Dark Annual#2 is a disappointing entry, especially after last week'sJustice League Dark #35. With a routine plot and few character moments, the annual ultimately feels shallow. Strong art and some good action beats save the issue, though if you aren't readingJustice League Dark, this issue is forgettable. Read Full Review