Like 52, this book is going to be really pivotal to the DC Universe. I have a feelings there's going to be a lot of change to some characters, that are going to originate in these pages. And so far, Paul Dini, with Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, are doing a fantastic job with this story, and these characters. This issue J Calafiore is the artist, and it is some fantastic stuff. The opening spread, with Superman floating in the atmosphere, looking over the earth, is amazing. Jimmy Olsen jumps in to the story this issue. He's supposed to have something to do with something. But this issue he's profiling the Red Hood, Jason Todd. We also get another look at Mary Marvel this issue, as she goes to Madame Xanadu for some advice. Also Karate Kid is in the Bat-cave, duking it out with Batman. This issue, I think, actually takes place just before the current JLA storyline, because Val still thinks he's Trident. They're holding their own against each other, but Black Lightning shows up to upset the balance. Then we see a little of the Rogues side of the story, as they're coming together to take out Bart. The Trickster and the Pied Piper weren't supposed to be part of the group, but, they've kind of muscled their way in. Jimmy then goes to Arkham to try to get some information from the Joker about Duela. Also to tell him that she's been killed. It kind of has a Hannibal Lectur type feel to it when he's interviewing him. The Joker eludes that there's some kind of universal conspiracy going on, but he doesn't give him any information along those lines. Jimmy stops the interview, and is about to leave, when on the last page of the book, it looks like he's about to be eaten by Killer-croc. I really like the feel of the book so far. And I really hope that they're committed to shaking things up, as they've eluded to. And of course, I'll be with this one, until the end.
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