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After reading the Marvel crossover (Deadpool/Batman #1), it’s time for DC’s Batman/Deadpool #1.
The first story in this anthology is very exciting in theory. A quintessentially meta, heart-wrenching story from comic book legend Grant Morrison. There are a lot of cool ideas and concepts here, and Morrison seems to be letting himself loose here, but there are some parts of the story that end up being a bit of a pretentious mess in places. Still, it’s far ahead in terms of ambition for any Marvel issue, and it’s beautifully portrayed by Dan Mora. Of course, the meta aspects work very well with Deadpool, and they really work when that trademark Morrison flourishes.
Sticks and Snikts is a great meeting between Nightwing and Laura Kinney Wolverine. With great art and great pacing, you’ll definitely want more than the reduced page count presented here.
For me, the story of Constantine and Doctor Strange is the highlight of this entire issue. It’s a truly wonderful, magical crossover, with hidden characters colliding across even more universes.
The rest of the issue wasn’t very interesting. Ms Marvel and Static Shock were fun and had some nice character work, but they definitely needed more breathing room.
The Hulk/Harley Quinn crossover featured in my variant cover above was interesting, but left little impression. Then again, would it have been better with more pages?
Regardless, this was a fun explosion of two rival worlds coming together. I look forward to reading the next chapter of the collaboration, Superman/Spider-Man #1. I already have it in my collection and will be reviewing it soon.
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