DC Comics: Did Superman Go Too Far In DCeased?
Almost every day, there is a headline that grabs my attention. Today, it was that Superman killed The Flash. As a non-comic buff, I admit, I had to click the article open. How and why would Sprman ill his Justice League partner? The question surrounding the two heroes has always been–who’s the fastest? Well, maybe that’s not the best question to ask anymore.
For those into the movies and TV shows, there is a clear understanding that the DC Universe is comprised of split universes. On earth, there is a good Superman, but somewhere else, he could be as evil as Lex Luthor. We’ve seen this in movies and shows but in the comics, it’s really the bread and butter of their stories.
In DCeased#5, DC asks the question of what would happen if our favorite heroes were infected with a zombie-like disease. Well, Barry Allen gets infected and Superman is forced to do the unthinkable. Knowing that he can’t beat The Flash in a race and stop him from infecting millions of people, Superman understands that he must kill his friend.
While the DCeased Series is a bit on the odd side, it has also been successful according to Screen Rant;
The pained expression on Superman’s face is exactly the kind of horror fans would expect, after the Man of Steel is forced to kill one of his oldest friends in one of the most unthinkable ways. But it’s also the exact kind of horror that Tom Taylor, Trevor Hairsine, and Stefano Guadiano have cultivated in this limited series–and likely why DCeased is a major hit for DC Comics, too. With just one final issue left, there is no telling what kind of nightmare will reveal itself next.
The Flash dying is one thing, but Superman being the reason for his death, is another. It was a great move by DC. As a person not into comics, I’m intrigued as to what might happen next. Just one headline and my entire thought process on comics are different. For Marvel fans, this is as big as Captain America killing Thor. Let that sink in for a minute.
Mark has been covering Sports and Entertainment for the past six years. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, ESPN, Fox Sports, Teen Vogue, and many other websites.
