Reign in Hell [Paperback]

Keith Giffen (Author), Tom Derenick (Illustrator), Bill Sienkiewicz (Illustrator), Justiniano (Illustrator), Chad Hardin (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

A power struggle in Hell brings good guys and bad into the fold as everybody looks to carve out a place for themselves in the underworld!

When the demon Neron faces off with the hellacious siblings known as Lord Satanus and Blaze for control of hell, a group of heroes ventures forth to make sure the bad guys come out on top! This rip-roaring thriller features appearances by nearly every magical being in the DC Universe including former JLA members Zatanna and Blue Devil as well as long-time DC mainstays like the Demon, Etrigan!

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About the Author

Keith Giffen is a highly respected comics writer for a host of titles, including Legion of Super-Heroes and, more recently, 52. Tom Derenick has pencilled a variety of X-Men titles, including Uncanny X-Men, Cable, and Gambit and Bishop. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401223133
• ISBN-13: 978-1401223137
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.3 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #981,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hellishly Good Time, March 5, 2011

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Joseph M. Zupkus (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews
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The DC mini-series "Reign in Hell" is the most in depth look at the DC version of Hell and a great overview of the magic-based characters as they try to affect the outcome of a war in the netherworld. As one might imagine, this mini-series is not light fare but its also densely written, surprisingly well-scripted and relies on the rich history of DC characters and its continuity. Satanus and his sister Blaze war against Neron for control of hell as Zatanna, Zatara, Dr. Fate, Sargon, Black Alice, Etrigan & Shadowpact enter the fray. While the series was not on par with minis vying for major shake ups in the DC universe, there are some notable events here such as a tragic event for Zatanna and a major revelation about Lobo. For readers looking to see the magicians of DC gathered to blast the forces of evil as the villainous scheming reaches Machiavellian heights, dig into Reign in Hell. Its a fun and devious ride.

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3.0 out of 5 stars What the Hell?, February 13, 2010

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Kauffinbauchser (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews

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Now maybe it's just me. I think I'm pretty well versed in DC mythos but I didn't follow this story at all. 200 and something pages and I never really knew what was happening or why. I suspect if I knew more about Shadowpact it would have been a better read, but I think after a couple hundred pages I should have been able to follow the story better. I remain a big Giffen fan but this one wasn't for me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "... for on that day, there will be war in Hell.", November 25, 2009

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Reign in Hell is not for the weak of heart, easily disturbed, or any who take offense to all things dealing with the underworld. But, for those with an open mind and a craving for that one great EPIC biblical story that features only the coolest magical DC heroes, this was made for you.

The story is simple at a glance, but very thought provoking.The Lord and Lady of Purgatory unleash a War to gain control of Hell. With an army very sci-fi looking troopers armed with power armor and laser guns, they take a foot hold in the most crowded portion of Hell. And bring to the population the one thing denied to them by the current ruler, and even God himself. Hope. Every evil being on Earth, and any who have fiddled with the dark arts are called to Hell to combat the invasion, while the magical beings who have stayed pure are left to make up their minds. Stop the war, or side with the ones who can bring them an end to their debts and suffering?

The artwork is dark, gritty, and just damn disturbing. Hell is a ruined, twisted version of Earth. The inhabitants are grotesque rotting, monsters. The level of violence is just as grand as the story. (complete with loss of limbs, lips being bitten off, and oceans of blood!)