DC: The highs and lows of Knight Terrors so far

DC Comics’ crossover event Knight Terrors has a chance to finish strong after what seemed like a slow start. 

Marvel and DC Comics publish universe-affecting events at least once a year. This year, DC Comics’ crossover is Knight Terrors. A new villain named Insomnia is looking for a magical object called the Nightmare Stone. In order to get it, he put everyone on Earth to sleep. While they were unconscious, he forced them to experience their nightmares.

The concept is great. Fans got to see what frightens characters like Joker, Batman, and Superman. Those moments were amazing. Readers are able to see a different side of the heroes and villains they enjoy. Unfortunately, that was only in the tie-ins.

The main story follows Deadman’s attempt to save the world. The first few issues made this writer think this was going to be nothing more than an average story. Then, issue 4 came out and changed his mind.

DC Comics Knight Terrors review

Issue No. 4 of Knight Terrors completely changed my initial perception of this series. It was a quick read, but it was incredible and informative. Readers found out why Insomnia hates the Justice League. He also completed his goal. Now that he controls the Nightmare Stone, he has the power to bring nightmares into the waking world. Among the nightmares is a giant bat with a gun for a head (guess who’s nightmare that is).

It should be said that DC Comics Knight Terrors wasn’t bad before issue No. 4. Nevertheless, it took four issues for it to hit its mark. This is why you shouldn’t truly judge a story until it’s over. Things can happen that can drastically change an opinion. It helps that writer ​​Joshua Williamson is in charge of this story.

Williamson is a fantastic writer. His work in Robin: The Lazarus Tournament and Justice League vs. Suicide Squad prove this. If those two aren’t enough, his current run of Superman is perfect. Those three titles alone should have reminded this writer that there’s still time to finish strong.

Comic book events should be held to a higher standard. The results of the finale determine what’s next for an entire universe. Characters die and come back to life. Heroes and villains switch sides. Sometimes, universes end. The main Knight Terrors story has concluded, but the tie-ins and the finale, Knight Terrors: Night’s End, are still to come. Those will decide if this was a success or something not up to a crossover’s standards.

Knight Terrors tie-ins

Even if the Knight Terrors event doesn’t end on a high note, the tie-ins make up for it. Seeing heroes and villains beating their demons is what really makes comic books so fun. The main characters are supposed to win in the end. Superman overcame the idea that he’d fail. Batman hugged Bruce Wayne as a child and forgave himself. And Green Lantern showed everyone that his fears are nothing compared to his willpower.

However, not everyone got the victory they were hoping for. Nightwing will remain haunted that he killed Batman even if it was a just dream. Barry Allen didn’t save the save day or conquer his dread; he used the Speed Force so much that he created a version of himself that was terrifying. And Joker just happened to wake up scared at what he went through.

Yours truly hasn’t read all of the tie-ins yet, but I will. That’s how good they’ve been. A couple of them have been duds, but the majority of them have been spot-on. This writer recommends checking those out. Even if you don’t read the main story. You’ll learn more about characters that may surprise you.

What do you think? Are you reading DC Comics Knight Terrors? If so, are you enjoying it?