Black Adam: The Dark Age (Peter Tomasi)

I never would have thought it. When I was younger I never would have forseen that Black Adam would be the coolest, multi-dimensional character in the Dc Universe, but that is exactly what he has become. DC has done exactly with Black Adam what the WWE had done what the Stone Cold Steve Austin. They have taken the typical bad guy and turned him into the anti-hero. Black Adam struggles with his morals. He was wronged and he seeks revenge. A masterpiece in character development. DC has turned Adam into a seperate entity without the Marvel Family. A must read!

"Chocolate Egg Cream!" That phrase allowed Teth Adam to regain his former glory. This is an excellent story with only a couple of minor drawbacks in the form of a brutal beating and cannibalism. But they are not very detailed nor too graphic so even if you are weak of stomach, the scenes shouldn't dissuade you from buying this book. Appearances by the JSA, JLA, and Hawkman add more interest to an already interesting plot. If you ever wondered what happened to Black Adam after the 52 series run, in which he was usurped of all his powers, then this will answer your questions.

This is a great side story that continues right after World War 3. In this graphic novel, Teth Adam is on a quest to revive his beloved Isis and is on the search to regain his powers back as Black Adam after they were stripped from him by Captain Marvel. Black Adams goes on a quest to bring back Isis by searching out the Lazarus Pit and help from Felix Faust. It's a good story and shows that Black Adam is not just a killing machine, but a man who is just searching for peace and love. His happiness was taken away from him once Isis and her brother were killed, and he feels betrayed. He pretty much destroys everyone in his path that is trying to stop him. Teth Adam has no way of calling down the lightning without the magic word, and throughout the whole book, he keeps muttering words and phrases. In the end, he does discover it, but I won't spoil the surprise for you. The art is fantastic and captures the quality of Black Adam perfectly. The book flows smoothly and is a ... Read more

Very good read. Very good. I feel very lucky that I've read Geoff John's JSA run (starting with Justice Be Done (JSA: Justice Society of America, Book 1)). To enjoy this book you don't have to read that, but it helps. You should certainly first read the full 52 run (starting with 52, Vol. 1). That's a lot of prerequisite but it's all great reading in and of itself. If you've read 52 and liked it then you'll certainly want to know what happens to Black Adam. That is what is dealt with here. Peter Tomasi picks up the ball and runs with it. Black Adam is entirely in character and just as angry and determined and you would expect him to be. This isn't just a "spin-off." This is certainly the definitive Black Adam work to date.

One of the biggest gems in the DC Universe is the Black Adam. An insane and insanely powerful villain best known as being the protagonist to the cheesy Captain Marvel (Shazam!) Black Adam has moved on and was prominently featured in the hit series "52". This book is a follow up to his role in 52 and World War III. Black Adam is still going insane over the death of his wife and is determined to bring her back from the dead no matter what. Does he succeed? Well, Ill let you read the book and see for yourself, but the story is very solid and the art is good.