I have the big paperback collecting the whole thing and can blast through it in a week. Anything that bugs me is either swiftly moved on from or shrugged off with a playful "that's how it was with New 52."
It probably could have been a bit shorter but, at the time, I felt a crossover drawing in all the Superbooks really made it an event, like something special, which Supes doesn't get enough. As I say, I don't really notice too much bloat as it's a real quick read.
I wish the Brainiac payoff (Convergence) didn't suck but that's how it was with New 52.
"Has Sariel summoned you here, Azrael? Have you come to witness the miracle of your brethren arriving on Earth?"
"I WILL MIX THE ASHES OF YOUR BONES WITH SALT AND USE THEM TO ENSURE THE EARTH THE TEMPLARS TILLED NEVER BEARS FRUIT AGAIN!"
"*sigh* I hoped it was for the miracle."
Dan Watters' Azrael was incredible, a constant delight and perhaps too good for this world (but not the Forth). For the love of St. Dumas, DC, give us more!!!
I remember liking Convergence #0, but the remaining stuff, to me, wasn't good on any level.
One of the things that keeps me somewhat interested in Doomed despite its flaws is that Pak started Lana/Steel relationship there. In general I really like Pak's Lana who is a bit like Indiana Jones. Travels the world, explores and sometimes gets over her head forcing Clark (or Steel) to bail her out. I think it gave her somewhat unique niche in the franchise that was sadly done away during Rebirth with Superwoman series. This was one of the things that I didn't like about recent Steelworks mini as well - it is not her adventurous side that is brought back, but her being another generic Super.
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