Overview:
In 1992, DC Comics unleashed the chilling event known as “Eclipso Darkness Within” upon comic book fans. This intense storyline, crafted by a talented team of writers and artists, delves into the gripping battle against the malevolent entity known as Eclipso.
With its release, “Eclipso Darkness Within” quickly garnered attention from both critics and fans alike. The event showcased the creative prowess of luminaries such as Dan Vado, Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, and Bart Sears. Their combined efforts brought this epic tale to life with stunning artwork and a captivating narrative.
The core storyline revolves around the struggle against Eclipso, a formidable force possessing dark powers and a thirst for chaos. Throughout the event, major characters and teams such as the Justice League, the Suicide Squad, and the Spectre find themselves entangled in the fight against this insidious menace.
To truly appreciate the weight of this event, it’s important to understand the background of Eclipso. This malefic entity is no stranger to the DC Universe, having plagued heroes for years with its manipulative and corrupting influence. This event led to the Eclipso series that ran for 18 issues.
Background Reading:
- Eclipso
Related Guides
Best Way To Read:
Currently uncollected and issues difficult to find
Eclipso: The Darkness Within #1
Eclipso: The Darkness Within #2
For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.
For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.
Reading Order:
| Title | Importance | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Eclipso: The Darkness Within #1 | Main Story | Uncollected |
| Part 2: Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #1 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 3: Green Lantern vol. 2 Annual #1 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 4: Detective Comics Annual #5 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 5: Superman vol. 2 Annual #4 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 6: Just League America Annual $6 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 7: Demon vol. 3 Annual $1 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 8: Flash vol. 2 Annual #5 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 9: Action Comics Annual #4 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 10: Wonder Woman vol. 2 Annual #3 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 11: Green Arrow vol. 2 Annual #5 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 12: Robin vol. 4 Annual #1 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 13: Hawkworld vol. 2 Annual #3 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 14: Deathstroke, the Terminator Annual #1 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 15: The New Titans Annual #8 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 16: Justice League Europe Annual #3 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 17: Batman Annual #16 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 18: L.E.G.I.O.N ’92 Annual #3 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 19: Adventures of Superman Annual #4 | TBD – Not Read | Uncollected |
| Part 20: Eclipso: The Darkness Within #2 | Main Story | Uncollected |
| Valor #1 | Aftermath | Uncollected |
Publications Impact
- Series Spun out of the Event
- Eclipso
References:
Feature Image Eclipso: The Darkness Within #1 Cover art by Bart Sears
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