There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by CIA-operative turned comics writer Tom King- How does a superhero handle PTSD?
Tom King is a comic book writer and novelist, best known for his work at DC Comics including Batman, Mister Miracle, Grayson and Omega Men. He often relies on his experience as an ex-CIA agent and experiences during the recent conflicts in the Middle East in his writing, especially apparent in Grayson (alongside co-writer Tim Seeley) and Omega Men and in The Sheriff of Babylon, published under the Vertigo imprint.
“Heroes in Crisis is a fresh look at the normalization of
hypermasculinity, which leaves no room for emotional
vulnerability.” —Newsweek
“Dives into the far-reaching effects of post-traumatic stress
disorder, all through the lens of a superhero
comic.” —Inverse
“The nuanced look at characters both iconic and obscure adds an
even greater sense of richness to this story.” —IGN
“Hooked us in from the first few pages.” —Nerdist
“Treats death like what it is—tragedy.” —Polygon
“Mythological and grandiose.” —io9
“It's a gut punch for readers and Wally's fellow heroes alike.”
—SyFy Wire
“Clay Mann’s art and Tomeu Morey’s colors are enthralling, and the
warm, September afternoon feeling of the book only adds to the
overall sense of dread.” —Den of Geek
“Absolutely compelling.” —Black Nerd Problems
“Writer Tom King weaves a tense whodunnit into a sometimes
controversial plotline that examines
the psychological turmoil beneath the costume, from PTSD to
addiction.” —The Ringer
"An underlying story about emotional pain and trauma among
superheroes...a story of heroic, larger than life characters who
must also deal with the very real fallout of post-traumatic stress
disorder in the wake of the brutal circumstances surrounding their
adventures." —Publishers Weekly
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