The rest of the issue checks in with Leviathan itself as Shaw continues his plan including buying Markovia and becoming legitimate in the eyes of the world. The battle, it seems, has just begun. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Overall, Leviathan Dawn has sustained a powerful level of intrigue and mystique that continues the need for more exploration into the depth of these characters and this story. Read Full Review

Like any Bendis and Maleev book, Leviathan Dawn is an enjoyable book with great dialogue and stunning visuals. Though you can probably wait until Event Leviathan: Checkmate in April, Leviathan Dawn sets the scene and lets you meet the team before the action starts. Make this your weekend reading, and pick up a copy at your local comic book shop or wherever you get your comics. Read Full Review

As for my Leviathan Theory? Perhaps that mask the Question obtained is some sort of new technological Medusa Mask. Maybe he has embedded mind control tech into his suit and this was a new addition. And maybe, when that tech gets undone, the hive mind of Leviathan will unravel leaving him a solo villain without an army. Let's see if I'm right. Read Full Review

Leviathan Dawn #1 is the sequel (epilogue?) that I didn't think I wanted. It improves upon Event Leviathan in nearly every way with a heavier emphasis on character progression. Maleev's art is breathtaking and the script is incredibly tight. At the end of the day, this story exists to remind the reader that the Leviathan plot isn't done for, but more importantly, it makes you okay with that. Read Full Review

This is still a great read, and I'm genuinely looking forward to the next installment of this spy tale. Read Full Review

As a whole, the story itself has potential. The big question the reception of Checkmate. There are some names readers care about, and there are some readers know well but may have a hard time investing in " then there are some that are complete wild cards. Obviously, the story is centered around Checkmate v. Shaw, so it's pretty important that some of these characters resonate if this story has any chance of succeeding. Read Full Review

The first miniseries felt like a slow-burn detective story that didn't quite click given the stakes. This one feels like a high-octane spy thriller, and it's off to a strong start. Read Full Review

Leviathan Dawn does its job of setting up the next miniseries to come with great art and a solid, well paced script. While I think Bendis has a tendency to get lost whenever he has a group of characters talking over each other, there's enough truly spot on character moments within the issue to show he has a grasp on them. Leviathan has the makings of being a memorable villain, but it's time for his speeches to stop and for his organization to truly put his make the world a better place plan into motion. Bendis has used more than enough arcs over several different series to set the stage for Leviathan's big play. Only time will tell if issues like Leviathan Dawn will be paid off in full, but for now, I'm game to stay aboard. Read Full Review

Truth is, Bendis has found the closest thing to success he has in a while by being back with Maleev. His art style consistently accents what Bendis tries to communicate, and the art is always stellar with this duo. Now if only Bendis could help make it more dynamic. Read Full Review

Alex Maleev continues providing the art for the Leviathan series. At times its hard to determine the identities of some characters as Maleev isnt consistent with their portrayals even from Event Leviathan. Green Arrows facial hair for example fades in and out depending on the panel. Due to the mysterious nature of the story, Maleevs art works, but his character models definitely need more consistency. Read Full Review

While I appreciate the need to prune back various spy agencies and I like the cast of characters herein assembled, the plot is very sparse with details and several shocking reveals fall flat because of it. I'm still interested, though. Read Full Review

Bring a pillow " this one is a snooze fest. Read Full Review

"Leviathan Dawn" #1 teases the next steps of Leviathan's mission with an emotionally cold script. Read Full Review

If youre a DC fan, this is a great mystery/thriller starring some fan-favorite anti-heroes. Bendis knows how to weave a compelling detective tale, and Maldeevs art grounds the larger-than-life heroes in that aesthetic. But if youre just a casual DC fan, this might be one to sit out on. Read Full Review

Leviathan Dawn continues the slow-burn style of story without the intrigue. Read Full Review

We also barely get any action in this issue. At least the art by Maleev is nice to look at. Still, it cannot conceal that there isn't much happening that is very involving, nor is it very exciting. Read Full Review

After how lackluster the conclusion to Event Leviathan felt I was hoping that this one-shot would at least get me excited for what's to come in Leviathan Checkmate, but it felt exactly like it did before and left me bored throughout, to the point where I was simply page counting to know when it was going to be over because besides for putting a team together that felt out of nowhere, we're only given one big move by Leviathan here and like the reveal of who Leviathan was at the end of the previous event, this did nothing to "wow" me. Read Full Review

I didn't like this issue. The main concept of this team is cool; it's a great selection of characters. And the art is great. But Leviathan is a boring villain and concept. I do not care about what's happening here at all. It has potential but this issue is mostly boring. Read Full Review

Scatter-brained

Why does every line out of Leviathan’s mouth feel like his MLM pitch?

Reading Bendis' Event Leviathan was like watching paint dry. It was beyond dreadful, and lookie lookie, nothing changed here, what a surprise. It's a boring read, albeit nicely illustrated, that I'm going to give it. It's more of the same - boring, long, meaningless dialogues leading somewhere... but nowhere I'd personally care about. Bendis continue what he did in Event Leviathan, in the very same fashion, which alone is a reason for me not to recommend this book. On the other hand, though, despite me disliking his artistic direction, I can't say he's not perseverent, and doesn't do whatever he wants to. In a way, it's good he doesn't let anything influence the path he's taken.

This is incredibly boring, just like Event Leviathan. Even with Leviathan becoming Doctor Doom, I can't stress enough how boring this is.

Excellent art wasted on a boring story. A thriller that offers no thrills or excitement. Also the book is nothing more than an ad for things to come. As I said in other reviews, Bendis stopped caring because none of these stories will matter with the reboot.

Prelude:
Well, Event Leviathan was god awful. Let's hope this sequel is better.

The Good:
Maleev's art is good for the story.

The Bad:
Bendis Speak.

DO NOT CALL IT YOUR/OUR EVENT LEVIATHAN. THAT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE ON A SENTENCE STRUCTURAL LEVEL!!!!!!!!!

Characters are out of character here. Especially Talia.

Conclusion:
Nope. I'll give 0.5 for the art and that's it.

The book just drones on and on and on about...Nothing. It keeps telling the reader how important the organization of Leviathan is yet never demonstrates it. This whole concept and book just amounts to a big let down.

Just like the event that preceded it babble was spouted, drivel was said, mindless dialogue filled the issue, and barely anything happened.

I’ll wait for the final issue when something finally does take place to get the whole story because if this is any indication it’ll be a nothing burger like the “event” before it.

As it stands this reads like bendis trying to ape The Maker and his “city of tomorrow arc” from Marvel’s craptastic “Ultimate” universe, but done far more poorly.