Wonderful art and you get the big 3 all in one but sometimes adding so many big names in one book isn’t the best. While I didn’t really enjoy the story and the book I ended up not continuing on after this volume. I did not hate it but I didn’t love it, like I so hoped I would.

All in all I liked this! Seeing the trio together is always great, although I was a bit confused as to who was who exactly. Since they were speaking of different Supermen (one Superman just sacrificed himself in a different war/fight previous to this Volume apparently and Diana was romantically involved with another. Seems like there are a couple more comics I need to catch up with).

I really liked the art and the story plot was great, although also a bit confusing between the different issues, as it wasn't clear for a couple of them what exactly was going on. The trio were attacked and brought into a dream world, but we didn't find out whose dream world until a couple of issues into it. I feel like I would like to read more of the Trinity series, so I'm definitely gonna put it on my TBR list now.

This book had a very strong start, and who doesn't like the original three Justice Leaguers? It was kind of fun seeing how differently these heroes interacted being that this is rebirth and not the original storylines from previous runs of Justice League. Can't wait to see what happens with this series.

"For the Man Who Has Everything" except Wonder Woman gets whammied, and it's five issues longer. It doesn't say much about Wonder Woman that hasn't been going on in her solo book (I hear it's fantastic), or about the relationship between the three characters; except for that one flashback page y'alls saw on the internets after the movie came out. Lois Lane runs Poison Ivy down with a pickup truck, that's pretty nifty.

Verdict: Skip it. Nothing new here, Manapul's status as writer and artist is odd considering how muddy the panel layouts are.

I think Francis Manapul has the right idea with Trinity Vol. 1: Better Together. Given that a teaming of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman isn't such a unique thing any more, with the three regularly appearing in each others' titles (including Batman, which used to be more rare), Manapul focuses on quality, not quantity. He takes the three on an emotional journey that, rather than the typical approach of comparing and contrasting the characters, instead revisits past moments that simply makes them individually vulnerable to one another, and in that way builds a bond between Wonder Woman, Batman, and the new Superman from a different reality. Manapul's art shines especially in the first chapter, where he offers three parallel splash pages that set the heroes against their own emblems in panel form. Manapul's depiction of pastoral Hamilton County is well-done too, reminiscent of his Adventure Comics work.

ARC from Netgalley.
In an effort to regain the trust they once had, Clark, Bruce and Diana come back together to talk and get to know each other. What unfolds from there is a little more complicated, but very plausible when you consider it.
Their reunion is interrupted by a sudden transporting to Clark's childhood, forcing him to again face the loss of his father. All three, now in costume, are confused as to how they got there. It is revealed to us that they are under a plant-based spell facilitated by Poison Ivy, who is trying to use the solar power inside Superman to bring forward her child, "White Mercy". While under the toxin, we also experience heartbreaking scenes from the death of Bruce's parents and the exile of Diana, ultimately ending up at Mongol.
"White Mercy" is the subconscious desire for freedom brought into life through Mongol's torture under the plant "Black Mercy". Mongol is using the desires of Poison Ivy, and her connection to The Green, to help him to escape from his toxin based prison. Due to the emotional outbursts and overcoming of our 3 heroes, "White Mercy" has learned that emotions are not weaknesses, and uses it against Mongol.
The heroes escape the nightmare, bonded stronger together, and forming the "Trinity" we all know and love.... but who is that hiding in the corn fields??
Excellent start to a new series. Recommend.

'Trinity Vol. 1: Better Together' by Francis Manapul was a story that I read a couple single issues of. Based on that, I really liked it, but seeing the story arc was kind of a let down.

In the DC Rebirth world, there is a new Superman who is married to Lois and has a son named Jon. Lois thinks it would be a good idea to have a dinner party with Batman and Wonder Woman to clear the air and start a relationship up. It starts off weird and gets weirder as the three are caught in something called the White Mercy and forced to relive earlier memories. This starts off a retelling of sorts of the origins of each of these three.

It is a reboot series, but if the origins haven't changed all that much, then I don't think we need to retread that ground. The story starts out really good, and I even liked Clark's flashback, but the way the story was wrapped up left me feeling mediocre about it. I really liked the art in this volume, and I hope the series can find some footing, because it's got potential.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Loved this 'big three' centred story which serves as a nice connective between the individual character's own issues. Talking of issues...boy...do these guys have them! 'Other world' Clark has parenting doubts while still dealing with his own daddy issues; Bruce had major league guilt; Diana needs to find home and doesn't know how to get there, but they soon realise (thanks to Lois) that they need each other to work it out.
While the arc may be a little 'Oprah', it's a good opportunity to let the personalities of the characters shine rather than just focusing on 'monster of the week' as in the Justice League runs. That is until the last few issues where it all turns into a overly contrived that's easily forgettable.
Art is great, but this review copy suffered due to the double page layouts being impossible to read on a tablet. As comics move more and more towards the digital age, editors really need to get creatives focusing on single page spreads. I'm a huge fan of both mediums and can see the worthiness of both, but this is something that needs sorting. The double-page spreads in this issue were wasted, and it's a damn shame.

Now this is a bit strange. Jon got some seeds from a mysterious person in town. Then he fried Bruce Wayne when he and Wonder Woman arrived for dinner at Lois' invitation. Then the real strangeness started when Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Wonder Woman wandered into a series of strange adventures involving Clark Kent's human father, Gotham at the time of the Wayne murders, and a visit home for Wonder Woman. The instigator - Poison Ivy and a menace not known to be free. In the end, a mother's love and a child's desire manages to reset the equilibrium of the universe. A different and strange adventure for all involved.

I picked up the first three issues at my local comics shop, mainly because of the cover art. It also seemed like a great team-up and I was not disappointed. I'm a big fan of the animated adventures of the Justice League, being that they used to portray the characters accurately. This story seemed like an series of episodes pulled right from the show, in a really good way. It dives into what makes the characters great, while keeping up with the recent Rebirth changes. The art was fantastic, and I really hope to read more of this series if given a chance. Pick this up!

Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The Big Three icons of DC. Separate, they are fan favorites. Together, they should be the stuff of fanboy dreams. And while Trinity: Better Together isn’t a revolutionary book; it is actually an engaging read, not overwhelmingly action-packed, but still entertaining, especially if you enjoy more of a character driven plot.

It all starts off with Batman and Wonder Woman heading on over to the Kent’s farm to have a get-to-know-you-better dinner with the new Superman. This interaction some of the best parts of the story; Diana and Bruce naturally having to try to accept this other Earth interloper.

But every story has to feature a villain, and quickly, our trio is caught up in a plot by not one but two B List baddies. (I won’t mention them by name, because I always like to be surprised.) The plot soon immersing our heroes in their past, retelling to some extent the most important parts of their origin stories. What they learn about one another helping Supes, Bats, and Wonder Woman not only overcome this adversary but begin to empathize with each other. Which is really what this whole story is about: understanding and friendship.

Overall, Trinity: Better Together is a nice book to lose yourself in for a bit. The story itself has some cool moments (especially our heroes initial awkward attempts to bond); and the focus on the characters themselves, their history, their differences, and what binds such different people together is handled really well. I have to admit being a bit letdown by the villains and their grand scheme, but I commend writer/artist Francis Manapul for doing something different, not settling for the tried-and-true huge fight scene after huge fight scene readers have seen far too many times.

As for the art, it is the real selling point of this collection. Manapul is an amazing artist. His distinct pencils, vibrant colors, and unique atmosphere raising this book up among the best of the Rebirth titles.

To sum up, I liked Trinity, especially the art. Sure, the story wasn’t everything I dreamed it to be, but it still had its highlights. And, yes, I would recommend people give it a read.

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. I’d like to thank them for allowing me to receive this review copy and inform everyone that the review you have read is my opinion alone.

Oh dear. Oh. Dear. There's a look at Superman's origin here, but we've not got the real Superman since he got killed off in the worst decision in publishing history, and the piss-poor replica doesn't fit in with what unreadable muddle we're shown in these pages. There's a look at Batman's origin, but that's as well-known as our own. There's a chapter for Wonder Woman, except as she's a woman she's not so important, so we also learn about the baddie… who makes no sense, and just fits into this mess because she's known for looking hot (although she doesn't here…). In fact all this makes as much sense as putting your own fingers into the blender if the words Black Mercy mean nothing to you. And I can't see it counting for much even if they do. Some Rebirth titles got one star because they didn’t try. This clearly tried – and became just utter pants as a result. An out-and-out non-event.

I love these heroes. Whenever there is a series with these three I have to read it. Big thanks to DC Comics and Netgalley for allowing me to read this for a review. I loved the weekly series Trinity back when Infinite Crisis had the 52 weeks series going on. I had high hopes for this book and I can say I wasn't let down.

So Rebirth Spoiler here. In New 52 the Superman we had been following died of nothing more than Kryptonian Cancer. All this time a Superman had been in hiding on the Earth with his wife Lois Lane and a son Jonathan. Turns out he is the sSuperman we used to follow before Flashpoint. Some how he has moved to a new Earth and now that their Superman is gone he has come out of hiding to help the people of this Earth.

This book starts out with a dinner party. Bruce and Diana were invited to Clark's home to have dinner so they could all get to know him and he could get to Bruce and Diana. The best part of that is watching Bruce be a normal person at a dinner party. Afterwords the three of them went for a walk. Next thing Clark knows he is waking up in Smallville with his dad and a younger version of himself. All three of our heroes find themselves in earlier versions of themselves reliving the most depressing moments of there life. Fortunately for our heroes they are together and the adventure begins.

I really liked the story but then again I am bias towards these characters when they are together. My disappointment for the Superman books during New 52 has been well voiced in my blog here, but I have enjoyed learning more and more about the Superman I remember. The art work in the book could have been better. I wasn't all that impressed with it but the covers art was great. Each book featured a hero front and center in there own story and I really enjoyed it.

I really liked this book and I am looking forward to volume 2. I want to see the relationship between these three heroes grow all over again. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. I have been a fan of Rebirth so far but I have a lot of questions that still haven't been answered. Here is hoping some of them start getting answered so. I do recommend giving this book a read. It was quite enjoyable.

For your reboot or the Trinity line, you basically rob one of the best Superman stories of all time and call it yours? Seriously? Not only is this insulting to the characters, its insulting to the readers. No, adding a new Superman with Lois and a son and then adding Poison Ivy does not change the fact that this is a watered down version of Alan Moore's tale ; 1985's Superman Annual #11: For The Man Who Has Everything.

Sadly disappointed.

It doesn't usually get quite this weird when the 'Trinity' get together. In this case Diana and Bruce travel to Clark's home to sorta check up on him since he's not 'their' Clark and Superman.

Then it gets quite weird. There's Poison Ivy, and Mongol, and a totally different world, though Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman don't know which world they're in.

It's also about family, the new Clark and Lois' family as well as the families of Batman and Wonder Woman and the sorta family that the 'Trinity' three will/can make as well.

It was an interesting title and I really liked the end. I hope that maybe there's a second volume too!

I got this ARC through Netgalley on behalf of DC Entertainment

Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are the most recognizable superheroes in the the DC universe. Together, they make the Trinity. When the three work alongside, things are Better Together (see what I did there?). Volume 1 of Better Together is essentially an analysis of the characters that not only reveals the superheroes origin stories, but also what distinguishes them as individuals and what draws them together as a spectacular trinity of superheroes.

The comic starts with Lois inviting Batman and Wonder Woman over for dinner with the new Superman in a get-to-know-you setting and ends with them coming together as a team to defeat their foes. As a whole, this comic is intriguingly beautiful. The artwork is gorgeous, the writing is outstanding, and the story line is captivating. I would highly recommend Francis Manapul's work to all fans of DC Comics.

I received an advanced digital copy of this comic provided by NetGalley. Thank you!

Wow what a stunning achievement. Beautifully drawn and a delight to look at. A true Rebirth and I cannot wait for more.

Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman must fight a deadly menace known as the White Mercy. Who is White Mercy? White Mercy has the three superheroes in some of their most vulnerable moments in their life. The superheroes want to make those moments better--not so difficult but it doesn't happen or does it?

If you are new to these three superheroes, you don't need to worry. It is a chance to see moments of their earlier life that will give you the information you need for the superheroes and the White Mercy. It is a beautiful illustrated graphic book. The graphic novel is thrilling! Enjoy it!

Story: In an act of friendship and as a chance to get to know the new Superman, Lois Lane invites Diana Prince and Bruce Wayne to the farm house for dinner. It goes fine aside from little Jon accidentally burning a hole through the door and almost burns a hole through Bruce and Diana. But after dinner something funny happens. They get tangled up in a suspicious vine that transports them into their dreams where they must relive pivotal life changing events from their lives. Poison Ivy orchestrated it but the real menace behind it all is not who they think. Now Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman need to trust each other enough to get out alive all the while Lois and Jon are in the real world dealing with Poison Ivy.


Art: Beautiful. Francis Manapul did the art for the part 1, 2, and 5. Emanuela Lupacchino does the penciling for 4 and 6 with Ray McCarthy and Matt Santorelli and HI-FI as the inkers and colorist. Part Three is done by Clay and Seth Mann with Seth Anderson as the colorist. They all did a fantastic job. I am always picky on Poison Ivy and how she is drawn and I love how she’s drawn in this. I’m warming up on the neon colors, not much but I’m getting used to it.



Characters: Diana Prince/ Wonder Woman, Bruce Wayne/ Batman, Clark Kent/ Superman, Lois Lane, Jon Kent, Poison Ivy, and various characters from each of the characters pasts.



Review: I had no idea what happened before this with Superman and was a little lost but that is what Google is for I looked it up and found a great spoiler from back in March, (What the Hell did Superman just do to the DC Comics) that explained it to me. With this new information so much more makes sense! The story in this was very engaging I couldn't put it down, that's why I wait for the volumes to come out. Each of the characters had to face something from their past that helped shape who they are and face other issues that came from the guilt of their past. Clark gets to talk to his father again, Diana meets a younger version of herself and Bruce has to relive his parents death and the trauma afterwards. But in each situation the character takes away an important lesson from it. Unfortunately they weren't the only ones learning the vulnerabilities of the trio. It was a great story and showed so much character development.

I thought this was a pretty solid beginning to the book. Francis Manapul's art is a beauty to behold. I could stare at it all day. Unfortunately there are some fill in artists for some of the issues. Fortunately, Clay and Seth Mann and Emanuela Lupacchino are all talented artists in their own right.

Manapul does a great job with the first issue. Bruce Wayne and Princess Diana come to the Kents' farm for dinner to get to know each other better. It's nice, heartwarming issue. Leading into the 2nd issue I was completely confused, but partway through the book I figured out what was really going on, paying homage to one of the most famous pre-Crisis Superman stories. Yes, we do get variations of the big 3 origins, but there is a purpose for it which leads into the back half of the book. All in all, it was actually better than I expected.

Received an advance copy from DC and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.