In addition to Ross's criticisms, "The Kingdom" was also criticized by some for its poor artwork. However, others praised the concept of Hypertime introduced in the story. Hypertime was a metaphor for reader response and canonicity, described in various ways as a river and tributaries of continuity, a geometric construct, and more. Despite its mixed reviews, "The Kingdom" has remained a significant part of the DC Universe, particularly due to its introduction of Hypertime and its impact on later storylines.
