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3.0

I can see why some would dislike this. The overall tone feels very similar to Identity Crisis. With Ollie being one of the main view points, something dark happening at the start the events, and the ending result leaving most in shocked or upset. Luckily for me I actually enjoyed IC ALOT and it's one of my favorite DC events.

The story starts off with heroes wanting justice. Hal and Ollie have had enough after losing Batman/Martian Man Hunter. So they decide to jump ahead of crime and hunt down villains. However, as the pieces build together, we see a new threat. A enemy from the darkness is coming and he sure as fuck is ready to face just about every single hero out there.

What I liked: The art is pretty solid and fits the overall tone. Ollie is always a very enjoyable protagonist as he's very human yet still feels like a hero. The interaction with him and Hal is a huge plus. I also loved how the superheros here had to ask tougher questions than usual and decide on a plan of action.

What I didn't like: Felt like the cast was too large and a lot felt like afterthoughts by the end. I also thought the ending went "too dark" to give it a nasty ending. I don't mind characters dying or hurt but the death of someone in particular felt...forced.

Overall I enjoyed most of this story. It flowed well, the fights were good, art was solid, and the dialog pretty good. I would rate it a solid 3/5 and say it's worth a read for a darker feel of the DC Universe.