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Spoiler Alert:

If you haven’t read DC Comics 2004 Identity Crisis, read no further.

If you have, proceed for National Ex-Spouses Day.

The term ex is derived from the Latin word “ex” or out of and from and the Old French word “espous”, meaning to marry. Together they form ex-spouse referring to former husband or wife. 

The day, or non-holiday, is derived from Reverend Ronald Coleman’s desire to spread a message of forgiveness. The Kansas City, Missouri, pastor wished to mend wounds and move past former relationships.

Our four color tie-in is a seven-issue mini series as conceived by Brad Metzler and envisioned by Rags Morales and Michael Blair.

Initially planned as a story arc for the ongoing JLA series, it became a stand-alone mystery tale existing within the DCU, but away from current titles.

From June 2004 to December 2004 readers were invited along  a labyrinthine journey to discover who killed Elongated Man’s wife Sue Dibny. The super hero community finds its foundation shaken by the threats and death of other significant others. That’s in addition to revelations within the ranks of those most trusted.

The series was both praised and denounced for its depiction of rape, un consensual manipulation 

and murder. Let the final judgment be left in the eyes of the reader.

Identity Crisis is a murder mystery first and foremost. Make no mistake the themes are mature and not to be taken lightly.

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I, for one, found the story riveting. At times Metzler was shocking. Don’t read this if you want the Super Friends as sacred cows are sacrificed for entertainment and realism.