Identity Crisis

A pivotal DC Comics miniseries from 2006, Identity Crisis redefined the superhero genre by centering a murder mystery in the personal lives of the Justice League. Written by Brad Meltzer with art by Rags Morales, this seven-issue event stripped away the capes and costumes to explore the devastating emotional cost of a secret life, forcing heroes to confront the ethical compromises they've made to protect their families. Its raw, character-driven focus on trauma and betrayal reshaped the DC Universe and sparked lasting conversations about accountability in superhero storytelling.