I’ve really liked the pace and the scope of this story.  To me, this is what an “event” should feel like.  Morrison strikes the right balance of action and story and weaves it together in a very interesting and thoughtful way.  Every issue has been dense and well-crafted.  As the story ends its middle act, we see the dawn just glimmering through the despair as the forces of good look to turn the tide against evil.

As the plots of the Green Lanterns, Libra, and Miracle’s squad of Japanese superheroes reemerge, Darkseid plots to further subjugate the earth to his will.  Their hearts and minds aren’t enough, the Dark God demands everything of them.  Meanwhile, Checkmate and the remnants of Earth’s heroes continue to fight the good against corrupted friends and foes alike.  The ultimate fight of good vs evil spirals on with terrific visuals from J.G. Jones and Pacheco.  The colors and inks keep everything consistent as two wonderful artists show themselves as at the top of their game.  Morrison’s characterizations are great, from a somewhat regretful Lex Luthor (keep in mind alien subjugation of humanity’s will, be it spit-curled or otherwise, was something he wanted to STOP, not help in) to the action hero goodness of the Earth Green Lanterns. If there’s one problem, it’s like Grant Morrison’s signature cosmic dialogue shouldn’t be coming out of Guy Gardner of all people.  Nevertheless, it’s all aces.

Final Crisis makes me happy.  It’s giant in scale yet intricate in story.  It’s fast-paced yet takes the time to make the moments count.  The pacing and composition is terrific, a true example of a great superhero tale.  The art pops and the story sings.  It’s Grant Morrison, J.G. Jones, and Carlos Pacheco doing what they do best… and what they do is kick a$$.