"Last Will and Testament" -- The Comic Book

On August 27, 2008, DC Comics released Last Will and Testament by Brad Meltzer.

I was excited at the possibility of estate planning instruction being presented in graphic novel format.  I thought that this would be a great method of exposing our young people as well as older folks who enjoy comics to the benefits of estate planning in a "fun" manner.

Unfortunately, the comic is not about estate planning.  Here is the publisher's description:

The final battle is quickly approaching. How do the heroes of the DCU prepare for the end? Whom do they approach and say goodbye to before they make the ultimate sacrifice? Featuring the entire DC Universe, Meltzer takes us deep into the hearts and psyches of our heroes. It's the day before you die. What would you do?

The use of the phrase last will and testament is somewhat confusing.  Here is the explanation from Jay, Comic Book Review - Last Will and Testament, Sept. 18, 2008:

The term “Last Will and Testament” is a actually an ornamental term, one that employs four words to describes what one of them in fact can and is - a Will.

Special thanks to Neil Hendershot, editor of the PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog, for bringing this comic to my attention.