**Disclaimer: I was given an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

I love, love, love the art style of this comic. Tom King has a great story where you see the heroes's and their constant battle against evil, and how that's taking a toll on their mental health and bodies. You get to know the heroes more this way and it's not all ~yay we saved the world again. justice and love prevail!~

Highly recommend if you want a grittier comic with a deeper story.

This was a great story that packs a lot of emotional punches. I really liked getting to see how being a hero actually affects them in their day to day lives. No one ever thinks about the physical and emotional scars the heroes have due to their actions. Seeing the confessional panels really highlighted this. Although I didn't really like the ending, I did enjoy the overall story. The artwork and coloring were also top notch. Great DC story along the lines of Infinite Crisis.

*note - I accidentally left feedback for the wrong title, will update when I complete this book. I apologize for my error.

5 stars.

Tom King continues to surprise me with the quality of his superhero comics. A great exploration of trauma and the mental and emotional toll superheroes must face. Reminiscent of Meltzer's Identity Crisis with a compelling mystery at its core.

So I have tried everything in NetGalley’s device FAQ to get this file to open but nothing works. I have Adobe Digital Editions but sadly it tells me it cannot locate a license when I try to open this file type. I love Tom King so I’m sure this trade is amazing but I cannot read it. So I cannot review it. I’m at a loss. From now on I will not request comic book titles from NetGalley. I am approved for three and all three will not load. Very bummed. Giving this a five star because Tom King has never written a comic I didn’t like.

I understand this run has been a little controversial, not just because of the mental health issues but the callous killing of some young favorites. I thought this was a really important topic, and I thought the independent panels with the superheros discussing their issues was great. I thought overall this was a great, amazing comic that told an important story and I STRONGLY HOPE that they continue with the Sanctuary storyline. What I didn't like was sacrificing Wally West, again.

That was a really thought provoking and wonderful to read. Not quite stand alone, I had to stop and look up someone's backstory because it sets the plot in motion. But still very enjoyable. A few of the "confession" sequences hit you right in the feels. The art is clear and detailed, and the vibrant colors of the flower panels are fantastic. This will be a great choice to recommend to my readers who like a little more meat on their superhero stories.

Old fashioned (not retro, not throwback, not a tribute to old styles) artwork takes DC back a step or two.

Heroes in Crisis shows the impact to the Heroes of what they have seen and experienced. The heroes (understandably) face problems associated with PTSD and need a place to get treated and yet not alarm the general public. That place is Sanctuary.
DC comics has always seemed to deal well and directly with societal issues. Green Lantern and Green Arrow had the heroes fighting against drugs. Identity Crisis showed the heroes facing the consequences and reality of the aftermath of defeating villains. This event, while not perfect (were the murders necessary to address the problem), does normalize PTSD. It does so through flashes of interviews with the affected superheroes.
The graphic novel is worth reading for the interviews, but he artwork is what truly elevates the work. Heroes in Crisis was visually stunning (thank you Clay Mann) and every page is filled with immersive detail. This is true from the background images to the expressions of pain on the faces of some of the heroes.
If you enjoy comics with a message, you will enjoy this work.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a preview of this graphic novel. #HeroesInCrisis #NetGalley

Pains me to share that this struck me as kinda so-so. Loved the peeks into the superhero psyche, didn't love the whodunnit. As always, King's dialogue is stellar. Not a fan of having to switch artists mid-tale, but more than willing to cut slack there. I'll continue to seek out King's work with gusto.