What a cool book. Mark Verheiden is on the scripts again this issue, so you know it's a cool story. And Pat Lee is on pencils. I'm usually not thrilled about artists in the style of Pat Lee. However, on this book, with the majority of the story being about the Metal Men, his style looks pretty cool. I'm not sure if this is the recreation of the Metal Men, or a story that happened before, but in this version there's a Copper, and Gold is just a head. Not sure why. Basically, Dr. Magnus is broke. "Power's still out. The phone's been disconnected and the gas man's due in twenty minutes. Apparently our poverty trifecta has convinced a certain someone to bite the bullet . . . . and take us public." Earlier Wayne-tech was assaulted by Metallo and some hired goons. His body is deteriorating, and he's looking for something called "skin-tech." Bruce just happens to be in the building, and takes them all down, as Batman. But once at the police station, where they realize that it's Metallo, they call in Superman. While there, another Wayne factory is breached. Thinking it's the same people, Superman and Batman race to the scene. But the perpetrators are actually the Metal Men. When confronted by Batman, Will says, "My name's Doctor Magnus. My Metal Men have successfully entered your facility . . . entered the central vault . . . don't worry. Your people are safe." To which Batman replies, "Yeah, you're a real hero. Now what?" With a cocky smile on his face, Will says, "I'm sort of new at this . . . but I believe it's time to negotiate." I'm guessing, but I think he wants Bruce Wayne to hire them as security. Nice way to get his attention. And next issue, Brainiac's back? Interesting.
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