Kingdom Come Summary

Kingdom Come, written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, depicts the end of times in the DC Comic Universe at the hands of the Metahumans and “superheroes.” I will be analyzing the scene just after the conclusion of Chapter One, where Superman and other heroes are depicted flying inside the burning torch of the Statue of Liberty, in a silhouette of black and red flames.
In this scene the reader sees Superman at the lead, accompanied, presumably, by other heroes of the Justice League, flying through the burning torch of the Statue of Liberty, presumably on their way to do justice. The reader knows that this is the torch of the Statue of Liberty because of the shape of the flame being depicted, and because the design of the torch matches that of the actual statue. Each of the heroes is positioned in a cross-like form, with their arms spread out and fists clenched. The cross formation is in reference to Christs crucifixion and how he relieves humans of their sin. The heroes faces are completely blurred out, so the only way we can tell these are the heroes we know and love is through their identifying features, such as Superman's signature hair curl and his cape. This page consists of entirely one panel depicting the heroes, with a few text bubbles reading bible scripture. From top to bottom the panel is cast is a red and black silhouette flames, with the darkened image of a burning and black superman in the …show more content…
The panel text reads, “and the seven angels prepared themselves to sound…” presumably the horn of Judgment Day. The panel is clearly referencing the coming end of times that the universe of Kingdom Come is soon to experience at the hands of supreme beings. The idea of supreme beings is also important to the panel image. Superheroes are inherently seen as supreme beings, just as humans view God and Jesus as supreme beings. By placing the seven figures engulfed in flames is symbolic of their status as supreme