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The Problems With Legacies, DC Comics & Dark Crisis, Today (Spoilers)

In previous Dark Crisis gossip, Bleeding Cool suggested that Deathstroke might have an issue with the legacy system at DC Comics, where characters inherit the mantle of those who came before them. But also that Mickey Mxyzptlk, son of Mister Mxyzptlk, was embodying a certain toxic fandom who believe that some characters "deserve" to take on a role and some don't. Which basically comes down to, did they know the new character when they were younger? From today's Dark Crisis: Young Justice #5.

With Mickey Mxyzptlk only accepting a limited selection of successors. Tim Drake for Batman for example, and not a certain Jace Fox. even though Jace Fox actually appeared first…

Though in Jace Fox's own title, I Am Batman #14, he stands accused of cowardice, from running away from the Dark Crisis, from ex-Gotham cop Whitaker.

Mickey Mxyzptlk blames the heroes who were left behind for failing those who should have taken the mantle. And Kanye West blames… well we all know who Kanye West blames.

Jace Fox, the Batman Of New York ends up having a little Crisis of his own courtesy of this kind of "unworthy" criticism.

While Mister Mxyzptlk just gets enraged by the whole thing.

Jace Fox will get his proper Dark Crisis crossover next issue, which will tie in with Dark Crisis #6. But also has yet another legacy character to deal with, with his sister Tabitha taking to the streets.

And we all remember where she ends up in Future State as well…

And the newly revealed gods of Black Adam shows their power source may be formed from the same power source that has been fuelling these Crises of late,the Dark Multiverse.

Looks like this Dark Crisis is going to affect everyone, one way or another. For at least five minutes, until the next one comes along.

BLACK ADAM #5 CVR A IRVIN RODRIGUEZ
(W) Christopher Priest (A) Rafa Sandoval (CA) Irvin Rodriguez
THERE IS NO REDEMPTION FOR BLACK ADAM. Theo Teth-Adam faces off against a furious Bruce Wayne as Black Adam confronts threats ranging from a rising democratic movement in Kahndaq to the Akkad, a new pantheon of gods from outer space who create a new herald to represent them on Earth in Sargon the Sorcerer, and Adam becomes inextricably linked to a young protege who has contracted the same plague that nearly killed Adam.
Retail: $3.99 In-Store Date: 10/18/2022

I AM BATMAN #14 CVR A CHRISTIAN DUCE
(W) John Ridley (A/CA) Christian Duce
The mystery of a pair of brutal murders is solved, a hero is born, and a mantle is passed. The conclusion of the intense "She Got Next" saga will reverberate from New York all the way back to Gotham City as it sets up the next chapters for both Jace Fox and Renee Montoya.
Retail: $3.99 In-Store Date: 10/18/2022

DARK CRISIS YOUNG JUSTICE #5 (OF 6) CVR A MAX DUNBAR
(W) Meghan Fitzmartin (A) Laura Braga (CA) Max Dunbar
HERE'S MICKEY! Mickey Mxyzptlk, son of Mr. Mxyzptlk, built the "perfect world" where he and the boys of Young Justice could rule without being criticized, without having to change, without ever having to grow up. Mickey has an ugly soul and too much power. The boys of Young Justice will have to overcome their shortcomings and defeat him to get back to the DCU they know and need! Retail: $3.99 In-Store Date: 10/18/2022

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