Multiversus: Collision Detected #1
Chad Burdette
Recap
Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince, and Clark Kent each wake in a cold sweat, troubled by strange dreams they've had about the rabbit, the star child, and the witch. Their investigation into these enigmatic visions brings them to unexpected locales and unusual characters, but none more unusual than the mysterious rabbit from their dreams as they find themselves face-to-face with the one and only Bugs Bunny. What the heck is going on here? And who in the name of the Multiverse are the star child and the witch?
The hit video game spills from your screen and into the DCU, and it's bringing a whole lot of friends from some of your favorite universes with it!
Review
Multiversus: Collision Detected #1 is the comic book tie-in to the free crossover fighting game developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Games. The series, much like the game, finds the WB properties crossing over universes to battle.
From the first page, the scene is set that this will not be a typical DC event even though Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are the main focus of this establishing issue. Miller doesn’t waste any time or page space setting up the three heroes as the focal point to bring the story together and giving readers an in to continue reading the story. The Trinity are having dreams and seeing symbols that they don’t understand, but even young readers are sure to know the WB properties that they are meant to foreshadow.
The humor and easter eggs that both writer and artist work into the story and background were a surprise in this issue. Going out on a limb, the casual or a young reader my overlook the Captain Carrot poster or not know who New Gods Mister Miracle, and Barda are but more knowledgeable readers will appreciate the winks and nods.
Miller handles each of the big three perfectly first as individuals and also in their group interactions with each other. Sommariva; ‘s art is a great fit for the story and the colors make it leap off the page.
Final Thoughts
Multiversus: Collision Detected #1 is a great start at what looks to be a fun multi-universe event. Miller captures the less serious side of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman in a way that doesn't cheapen who they are at their core concept. It will be interesting to see how this series progresses as the cast expands and if it follows the common tropes associated with these types of stories or can put a twist on it to make it unique/
Multiversus: Collision Detected #1 –
- Writing - 9/109/10
- Storyline - 9/109/10
- Art - 9/109/10
- Color - 10/1010/10
- Cover Art - 10/1010/10
