The secrets of the DC Universe are hacked! Sanctuary wasn't supposed to keep records, but now that the A.I. is compromised, superhero secrets are leaking all over the 'Net. Booster and Harley set aside their differences to focus on who they believe is the real killer (assuming one of them isn't lying, that is). Meanwhile, Batman and the Flash continue to investigate the mysterious murderer. The answer can be found in Sanctuary...but is it safe to go digging in the crime scene?
The really sad part of Heroes in Crisis going off of the rials is that the premise is such a no-brainer.
A murder takes place at a superhero trauma center, whodoneit?
The series has arguably the industry's best creative team on this series and yet is still bombing hard.
So what's the problem?
Don't worry I'll get to the review eventually but don't expect much. I need to get this off of my chest.
Heroes in Crisis is not an event and should not have been sold as such. It's a mini-series on par with Justice League Odyssey. It's not terrible but it's not all that great either. The comic could have worked but only if it was sold as a graphic novel or in trade.
We're 5 issue into this series and there has been next to no progression or development for any of the lead characters. There has been little to no action outside of a few head-scratching sequences. There is no urgency or payoff in sight. What we have is essentially a series of events tied together by a premise that has been clearly overthought. Heroes In Crisis should have been easy to love but it fails in every step it takes along the way.
Even worst, the series is broken up into 3.99 segments, excluding tie-ins this series will total about $36. If it was a graphic novel it wouldn't be so bad as it stands Heroes in Crisis is an obvious grift from DC comics.
I hate saying that DC Comics is ripping off its audience but it's becoming painfully obvious with this book. If issues 2-4 were excluded from the series you wouldn't have missed anything.
Heroes in Crisis #5 continues the meandering. Booster Gold and Blue Beetle search for clues regarding the murders at Sanctuary. Harley Quinn & Batgirl search for Booster and Superman gives a speech.
That's it...
Admittedly the speech from Superman is the standout moment from the issue. The fictional heroes mentioned could easily be substituted with real-world Soldiers that sacrifice all to protect and defend the nation from enemies foreign and domestic.
It's legitimately a great speech and the only reason I didn't drop the score to an F.
© 2025
As a graphic novel, I would only consider paying $25 for this type of series.