The symmetries of this graphic novel should rock the mind of any DC fan. Waid and Ross dig deep into the fathomless pit of the DC characters and created a fuselage of mystery, personal loss, and timeless questions. Where are the days of the unselfish heroes; acting in the best interest of the people? Gone...or are they? The old system fell apart as the heroes abandoned their posts, retreating back into anonymity, except the Batman. Always the ever vigilant, he took a different path, but one of control over only one area, Gotham.

Our story begins as entity known as 'the Spectre' chooses Norman McKey on this journey to understanding why they left and how things evolved in their wake, where is the Man of Tomorrow? Norman's job is to bear witness and finally judgement to the event leading up to Armageddon. Even now, the Man of Steel too, has gone back to his humble roots to leave society to its' own ends, but can he live with the choice? Mark Waid and Alex Ross paint a very realistic approach to how the world could be swallowed up by those who deem themselves above law and morality. They are able to fuse together almost the entire DC cast in this unbelievable twist of sordid tales, combined together to form one true story. No matter how small or large a character is in the DC world, the authors bring the characters to life and give them a role. You asked for Armageddon, well they deliver. In a true battle of the soul and the very essence of what it means to be human, this story delivers. If you love conflict of the conscious and those who challenge the rules...secure your seat and strap in...this baby is off the charts.
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