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Earth 2, Vol. 2: The Tower Of Fate (2013)

by James Robinson(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1401243118 (ISBN13: 9781401243111)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

DC Comics

series

Earth Two Vol. 1

review 1: Reprints Earth 2 #0 and #7-12 (November 2012-July 2013). A new group of Wonders have arrived to replace the fallen Wonders of Earth 2. With the defeat of Solomon Grundy, the new Wonders must decide if they will remain together as a team or try to return to their lives…unfortunately, evil is brewing on Earth 2 and the agents of Apokolips are still active. As Steppenwolf makes a power grab in Dherain, a young man named Khalid finds himself, Flash, and Flash’s mother drawn to the Tower of Fate by a wizard named Wotan for a battle which could define Khalid’s destiny.Written by James Robinson with art by Nicola Scott, Yildiray Cinar, Tomás Giorello, Trevor Scott, Tom Derenick, Ryann Winn, and Ruy José, Earth 2 2: The Tower of Fate is the second volume of the New 52 ... moreseries. Following Earth 2 1: The Gathering, this volume collects Earth 2 #0 (November 2012) flashback issue and the stand-alone issues leading up to the four part Tower of Fate storyline.Earth 2 is a great series that feels both like a DC series, but also totally alien at the same time. The comic has the same characters you love, but slightly different and with this difference comes an unexpected nature that makes Earth 2 an unpredictable comic book.Earth 2 is surprisingly violent. It really feels like an Image comic at points because it isn’t afraid to pull any punches. The book really feels like it has bearings in books more like Watchmen than Justice League of America. In a world of repetitive fights, Earth 2 feels more refreshing and fun because it still has familiarity on its side.Despite my love of the comic, I can admit that it is a bit clunky at times. Robinson’s writing doesn’t always flow and the transitions between issues aren’t always the best. Fortunately, I love the story so I can forgive this and the art team behind the book is strong enough that you get eye candy as well as a decent story.I’ve never been the biggest Dr. Fate fan so this volume does have that struggle going for me. I thought the character was too undefined and magic just seems like a generic catch all to problems. Can’t solve this issue? Dr. Fate can do magic, and it is fixed! The introduction of his character to the story worries me a bit, but hopefully it won’t be too distracting or a bailout for whoever is writing it.Purists might be a bit upset with this title, but I love Earth 2. I had been a big fan of the Earth 2 books like Infinity, Inc. and All-Star Squadron, and I feel that this series isn’t really hurting their legacies. The classic (and original) characters of Flash, Superman, Green Lantern, and the Atom might not be the characters that people grew up loving, but at the moment, it is fine and fun…only time will tell if it will last and the original versions of these heroes will return. Earth 2 2: The Tower of Fate is followed by Earth 2 3: Battle Cry.
review 2: Collects Earth 2 issues #0 and #7-12This volume felt more like they were building the team even more than the first volume, and the story suffered for it.I like how they have different names for things on Earth 2. For example, instead of “heroes,” Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and those like them are known as “wonders.” Also, the three previously mentioned heroes are often referred to as the “Trinity” of the DC Universe, however on Earth 2 they are called the “Three” or the “Ternion.” DC created their own Maria Hill. Her name is Major Sonia Sato, and she is from the World Army. She looks very similar to Maria. With the help of her World Army teammates, Atom and the Sandmen, this is turning into a “wonders” Civil War.Magic is explained by a new character named Karel Wotan. In the magical realm of Nabu he says that, “At its heart it’s just an energy, although one that exists to counter the natural pattern, scientific or otherwise, of all things.”Steppenwolf of Apokolips appeared in this volume, and his bodyguard (or assistant) is the daughter of Wonder Woman, Fury. I’ve never heard of her, and I’m not sure who Fury’s father is, but it is cool having her in the book since Earth 2 Wonder Woman is dead. I did wonder, though, if Steppenwolf is from a different dimension than either the New 52 Universe or Earth 2. If he is, then this is the only version of him. If he isn’t, then he is just the Earth 2 version of a character that could appear in a different form in the regular DC universe. This same question applies to Mister Miracle and Big Barda, who also make a brief appearance in this volume. less

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