10 Overhyped Comic Books That Were Incredibly Mediocre
8. Heroes In Crisis
Before its release, Heroes In Crisis seemed promising due to its proposed exploration of the mental health of various superheroes in addition to the main murder mystery. Sadly, the comic series handled these themes in an unconvincing and insensitive manner, and its treatment of Wally West in particular left a lot to be desired.
The story introduces the Sanctuary, a secret rehabilitation center that caters to the needs of superheroes and reformed supervillains. Following a mass shooting that claims the lives of characters such as Wally West and Poison Ivy, the League investigates the heinous act with Booster Gold and Harley Quinn as its main suspects.
As the mystery unfolds, two things become clear. One, the existence of the Sanctuary is unsettling for the superhuman community. Two, Wally West's involvement in the massacre is more convoluted and disturbing than initially expected.
The mental health element of the story amounts to nothing and seemed to serve more as a selling point rather than a tasteful exploration of its characters' various psyches. This is seen in Wally's treatment, an act that strives to mine his trauma for shock value more than anything else.