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Warning : MASSIVE SPOILERS forEvent Leviathan # 6
WhenEvent Leviathanpromised to remake the universe of DC Comics and its many top secret intelligence group , nobody expected the unavowed group to pull it off so utterly . And as that success was impute more and more to the masked trope leading the grouping , every reader require the same question : who is Leviathan?And now , the secret has been reassert .
The former issue ascertain Damian Wayne fork out the geological fault in the character everyone was waiting for , even if he could n’t saywhich Manhunterwas really Leviathan . But buff did n’t need any more details , after writerBrian Michael Bendis letLeviathanclues drop , setting up the net reveal inEvent Leviathan # 6But make no error : while readers now know the name of the man under the masquerade , his mission is far from over . Which means 2020 just got a lot more exciting for Superman and the Justice League . Needless to say , SPOILERSahead .
Yes, Leviathan is… Mark Shaw The Manhunter
" The Daily Planet can exclusively report a onetime dress up explorer unleashed yesterday ’s unprecedented , massive approach on the public intelligence constitution . Mark Shaw , once called Manhunter and a former United States intelligence activity operative , now controls the Leviathan terrorist organization . "
The last issue of theEvent Leviathanminiseries is told for the most part out of sequence , withSuperman last see immobilize by Leviathan , but premise recounting the events to Lois Lane for her Daily Planet cover narration . He confirms he got a lineal spirit at Leviathan ’s unmasked face , meaning he could corroborate the leader ’s claim thathe was Mark Shaw , former Manhunterand more recent undercover agent . A near friend and partner to General Sam Lane , Shaw ’s plea to Superman confirm that he believes what he ’s doing is for a upright world . So much so , the mathematical group has taken every potential stone’s throw to NOT match Superman , believing a novel world make on truth might be more deserving of the Man of Steel ’s protection .
His parameter falls on deaf ear , of course , since Superman technically IS an agentive role of maintain the status quo , as opposed to the ( with child ) chaos that rotation , or the removal of existing governments would entail . The Good Book itself , and Lois Lane ’s coverage of the story on the Daily Planet front page treatLeviathan like an egotistical , self - serve giant … but lecturer may not feel the same way . Lois reveals her Padre render the stirring and roadmap Shaw is now come after , fueled by the safe people who would be willing to tear down the humiliated systems they were helpless to commute . But the heroes strike to keep Superman , foiling Leviathan ’s immediate plan , and leaving him and his forces to reorganize .
The Manhunter’s Mission is Far From Over
" The universe has go to Hell . You know that ! What are you protect ? politics ? With their closed book revealed … they ’ll be gone by Monday . That ’s what comes next . That ’s what happens this morning . All closed book revealed ! And then we can ramp up something real . Truthful … Your trueness is you want this . You ’re contend to keep thing the way they are . Well # # ! @ you , Superman . "
TheEvent Leviathanofficially ends with Shaw ’s plan outline , explain that the group is live on to expose the most closely - guarded closed book of everyone , every res publica on Earth , all at the same time . Leaving the multitude of those nation to do with these scandalous cover - ups and deceptions as they see set . With only 40 minutes to give up , the hoagy institutionalize Leviathan fleeing . But the last board of the issue sustain that Leviathan is far from defeated . As he notice his identity and plan disclose on The Daily Planet ’s front Thomas Nelson Page , the superhero Jim Harper a.k.a . The Guardianoffers words of support . reassure his leader that the group remain unassailable and joined , it ’s Shaw who delivers the chilling conclusion .
Having taken every action possible topreventthe going of life , and actuate these changes without needing to oppose Superman … his hand has now been forced . Which lay down the continue story inactiveness Comics # 1018the next volume fans will need to learn . And the wait until January will be excruciating , since it appears neither Mark Shaw nor the force of Leviathan are going anywhere just yet .
upshot Leviathan # 6is usable now from your local comic book shop . The write up continues whenAction Comics # 1018is free on January 1st , 2020 .
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