The free comics continue from DC Comics with this Dawn of DC: Primer that helps set up the next big thing to happen with the publisher’s titles. Interestingly, DC didn’t have this as part of their Free Comic Book Day lineup, but the separation and space should help break this issue away from the other comics. Joshua Williamson continues the Amanda Waller story teased at the end of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. What do these ten pages entail for us and the DC Universe?
Artist Leandro Fernandez makes his DC debut in this short story with Daniela Miwa on colors. They present Joshua Williamson’s script from Amanda Waller’s point of view. Shoutout to the colors, as they give the story a dark tone that works for Waller and plays against the Dawn of DC initiative – in my opinion, that shows just how significant a threat Waller will be to the heroes. The tone helps to give Waller a stronger menacing appeal as she faces the leftover villains from Dark Crisis by herself, but she is such a force when she displays her abilities and offers.
The quick story will continue in the Dawn of DC comics this year, and it will be interesting to see which titles and creative teams join in on the fun. A new artifact introduced will be wild to see, especially when it goes up against its “good” counterpart, and I can’t wait to see who will wear the item. The story comes together nicely to give us a glimpse inside Waller’s mind and help us understand her drive. She is strong enough to scare the villains into working for her, and her offer will entice them to make the heroes pay the ultimate price.
Dawn of DC: Primer #1 is a free surprise this NCBD, and an excellent trip inside the mind of a ruthless tactician that will put the DC heroes back in check with her final solution. Joshua Williamson, Leandro Fernandez, and Daniela Miwa give Amanda Waller a mission that will challenge the Dawn of DC.
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