Justice League Identity Crisis - Complete Story | Comicstorian 

Ralph unable to hold himself together. Bruce cradling Tim. Some of the most haunting images I've seen in DC.

I like to think the pen laser Deathstroke had was also for Catman.

This story contains the ultimate defense of superheroes having secret identities. It's not to protect yourself, but the ones you love

The thing that you need to remember is that this story basically started the DC Universe on the path to all the hells, disasters and darkness to follow. - Batman did regain his memory at some point. That is what started turning him against the League and metahumans in general. This event is what led to him creating Brother I and the OMACs, which went on to slaughter hundreds of metas, both villain and hero. - This Crisis was also significant in that it was one of hte prme justifications that Lex Luthor-Earth 3 and Superboy-Prime used to begin the Infinite Crisis; among other things, this caused the death of Konnor Kent/Kon-El, the Superboy. - Also, the DC Universe wasn't through with Jean Loring. Not long after the Identity Crisis, she would be given the power of Eclipso; she would go on to corrupt both the Spectre (leading to the death of Magic), the end of Shazam (for a while) and the corruption of Mary Marvel into a willing servant of Darkseid. - Effects of the Identity Crisis were felt right through to the Blackest Night & Brightest Day epics, when many of the dead rose to fight the living.

You skipped over the most important part of "who benefits?" It wasn't just the killer, tangentially it was ALL of the heroes' loved ones. With a killer on the loose, the heroes didn't go out patrolling as much, preferring to stay at home with their loved ones.

Damn, that was pretty dark and twisted

damn deathstroke does not mess around!

imagine if he stabbed deaths trikes left eye to make him blind XD

Holy shit, I've heard of this but never read it, that's crazy

I think the Throne of Atlantis doesn't look so depressing anymore.

I dont understand why people are angry at this , the story was actually well written , more like a detective series with several societal issues, but with superheroes, adding a twist to the result , my thought is what if Batman later finds out his mind was wiped , what would happen to all involved.

Oh god this is the story where Doctor Light.... Oh no.....

Love the art work in this one, I especially liked how Hawkman looked.

Great read. I have no regrets buying this. Plus, I'm a huge fan of Deathstroke and I think we can all agree he was a bad ass and kicked the Justice league's ass in this.

This is some savage hardcore stuff damn DC.... Rape? Wow..

Rip man, you made my comic journey the best man. You’ll be missed

What a twist ending! Sometimes people do the craziest things for love.

Had me until Deathstroke crushed Green Lanterns fucking fist... lol Seriously.

I'm not saying I completely disagree with Linkara's analysis but this comic really is one of my favorites.

That was just messed up on many levels.

“…..Green Arrow has a bald spot. That’s why he wears a hat.” OKAY WOW SO ELONGATED MAN WOKE UP AND CHOSE VIOLENCE TODAY😂😭👍🏽

At 7:13 it says Oliver (green arrow) stabs death stroke in the eye... But in the show called Arrow he did that to him on the island!

“Can the residents of RU-vid recover from one of the most devastating passings that happened to them?” No, not for a while. I miss you dude. RIP.

I’ve met Brad Meltzer quite a few times. I live in Miami, and every time he releases a new novel he comes by the local indie bookstore as part of his tours. Very friendly man.

I love this story, I'd like to see more classic stuff like this.

12:01 poor Robin(Tim Drake)

Identity Crisis was how I got back into comics. Thanks for covering it and putting your punctuations to the story. Brings back memories

It's heartbreaking to hear Benny again... But he and Rob are RU-vid comics. Miss you Benny

One of the best stories in the DC Universe. The sheer emotion shown in the images and from the numerous characters is superb.

When I was younger I wasn't able to understand this story, but now......damn

This is legit my favorite comic of all time. Like it got me back into comics. Thanks for helping me re-live this.

Definitely one of my favorite Justice League stories. So many hard hitting moments and such great art.

I'd heard that DC had done stories like this before. Never actually gone and looked at them though, the thought of these people who work outside of a lot of restrictions up and deciding to tear someone's mind apart? I never wanted to look at heroes that way.

I love these older stories I hope to see more in the future please Comicstorian!!!

Thanks bro. I always wanted to know what happened in identity crisis but I never got around to reading it. So thanks

Hope you're having a splendid and great Veteran's Day Benny. Thank you for these fantastic stories and for you time in our U.S. Arms.

thank you comicstorian for your service

I loved this story along with the other darker stories DC has. It provides a different, darker, and honestly sad tone to the lives of superheroes. The ending of this one always makes me feel sad, and shows how a hero's wife could end up going down a twisted path due to fear and sadness caused by the time she wishes her husband was there instead of him being gone with the possibility of never returning home to her. In turn she ended up being locked away and drugged in an asylum bc of what she did and he is so hurt and heartbroken his mind alters and he basically goes insane by the events leading up to this left to lay in bed every night talking to a ghost from the past as if nothing happened to cope with the pain in his heart he now has.

I love your recaps on these stories. This was an allright recap on a GREAT story, probably my All time fave right after The Killing Joke. Infinity Crisis is so good that it would be hard for an 18 minute recap to truly do it justice...but a good attempt. Hopefully it spurs some fans to read it and enjoy it fully as it is meant to be.

Thanks for doing this story, man. It's one of my favorite comics of all time, and I always love your readings.

That's... that's dark

I was informed at the local comic book store that this wasn't really a crisis and not really a good story line to skip it and go from Infinite Crisis to Final Crisis... they were wrong... this was good and i'm going to pick up the trade to read through myself. thanks!!

I always shed a tear about this story. But it's one of my favorite DC stories.

I read this during its initial run and I loved it. A couple of years ago, I had my wife read it. She's not even a comic book fan and she fell in love with it too. Thanks for covering this.

this was one of my favorites. Thanks

This was my favorite DC story for years, I'm just here to hear you read this. You make the story seem more emotional

I really like this, not a lot of punch thrown around, no big world ending disaster to save people from, just the superheros doing detective work. I love when we get to see just how powerful hero's are but they got personality as well

Thank you! You finally made this video I've been waiting a long time for it. Now all you need is Infinite Crisis.

why do superheros always loose their wife when they are preg XD

This was dark as shit and I thought bat man comic's were dark

thank you for the stories i love this channel. i don't know if it is because of the animated series i watched when i was younger or not, but anything to do with the justice league is just plain awesome for me

Just wanted to say that you have been such a help to me so that I now know more of my universe. Thank you comicstorian

This one's my favorite story by DC! Thanks for making this one!

I don't know why so many people dislike this. It's one of my favorites

thank you for doing this video. It's one of my favorite books and you did a great job with it.

Man, this story was intense. Loved the reading, dude.

DC have the best stories but get all the hate....

wait....she did all of this just to get ray palmer back?

I read all the beginning stuff, but never saw how it ended. That was really unexpected! Thanks for this

this is so dark and twisted but deep it pulls on the strings of the heart perfect it's magnificent

So uh, when does Bruce figure out that Zatanna has mind wiped him? Cause last Batman story you told, he was a bit salty for Zatanna messing with his brain.

That image of the league all hanging up on Deathstroke, not relying on superpowers or weapons, and Green Arrow saying “the league teaches you how to fight”, so iconic. As if they found a primal spirit beneath their outer shells to bravely take down Goliath.

hey that was a great story. thanks for catching me up on that because there were some character interactions in the blackest night storyline I didn't quite get, this really puts some of it into place

I know you're a crazy busy guy and have a set schedule but when do you think we'll get more stories like this!? Cause I love this story and can't wait to see more!

The fact death stroke took on all those heroes no problem is kind of weird…especially a green lantern….really?? Green lantern could of easily put em in a box….that’s where I think the writers rushed some of this. They wanted a terrifying outcome and it’s all kind of rushed…but none the less a truly amazing story by DC

Why is everyone hating on this, i liked it.

I remember the first time I read this comic. It was the first from begging to end that I was on the edge of my seat and couldn't put it down. One of my all time favorites.

I never read it but holy shit dude! I loved how you kept this moving with the music and all. I really hope you cover more stories like this! I don´t know why people say they didn´t like it.

This Is one of my favorite DC stories and to me this is an essential DC story compared to Marvel stories imo. One of the best parts missed is when green arrow says that superman could stop them because superman is capable of hearing everything but he always choose what he wants to hear. Great video

To be honest I loved this story.

The twist wasn't what we expected but the story is still dope. It's different there's no big bad guy at the end and having a different story is very refreshing. Great job Benny 💯💯

Wow. This just became one of my top favorites of the Justice League stories.

hey comicstorian I really love you're videos man can you do one about spawn when he got his wings of redemption? or how he over throws god and satan? 😊 really love you're videos man keep up the great work man 😊💙

I remember this comic. It was a very good one

Great story, an old favorite. but it feels like we can never get something like this ever again

This was heavy. I'd love to hear more stories like this

Good job at conveying the emotion with your reading!! It made the experience as serious and dark as it was intended to be. Great performance by Comicstorian 👏🏽👏🏽

I have this story and I enjoy it very much. It is not a story for everyone but I think it is very interesting to see the darker side of superheroes

You say all the stories so good it’s the best

I think this my favorite video now. I was on the edge the whole time.

This is by far one of my favorite League comics. It is so dark and the twist at the end is just too good and heartbreaking at the same time.

he is like the GOAT.

Thanks for putting your videos up I really appreciate them!

Hands down one of the greatest of all time DC storylines! I always thought they blew it by not building off of this one. Still my #1 fave tying with A Contract With God.

"What you gonna do now? Give me a big knock out at the jaw?" Typical ant man reference.

Do 52 to have the continuation to Ralph's story, please! =)

Are there any other stories like this one you could cover? It was so well written with such a good twist and heartfelt moments

It's been awhile since I read this, hands down one of the best DC stories ever.

Love the read stupid ending she did all that..

damn this was really amazing and unique . I never expected something like this ... awesome!

It's like you read my mind! I was just looking for this video yesterday thinking you had made it already.

by far one of my favourite stories

a really great, adult, story. given to my girlfriend who was curious about comics.

love this store

Damn. I had read some first installment issue up to the Dr. Light moment and only just now know the rest of the story through here. THAT was crazy good! Fine job sir, keep it up! Signed, Steve Rogers

This made the story soooooo much better.

this story is heartbreaking...but a question if superman wasn't the one to kill lois and the city in injustice, would he still become a dictator?

yo, deathstroke is such a fuckin badass

I remember reading this is was so confused at first but your channel helped me clear things up

From all my heart i say thank you i wanted this one for like forever :) keep up the good work