To use the tired line, this current arc is sort of like a Monet: it makes sense from a distance, but it's a mess up close. I get that Mongul is trying to get as many people as possible to play a violent video-game starring Batman and Superman so that he can harness this aggression in his bid to take over Earth. But, I have no idea how it actually works. For example, are Batman and Superman in the video game? Batman loses his heart (literally) here, so I have to assume that we're dealing with some sort of altered reality, since I sort of doubt that this arc is going to end with him having a heart made entirely by nano-technology. Also, how exactly does the aggression of the gamers help Mongul? Right now, they're able to control Batman and Superman. Is that it? Is he hoping that the two of them destroy the world as they fight? I just don't get it. Also? Pak is suddenly writing the two like they hate each other. Clark's response to Bruce's apparent death at Mongul's hands is to call him a fool? Really? This series had a great first arc, but this second one is just bad, from plot to characterization. If next issue isn't better, I might be dropping this one.
* (one of five stars)
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