Another good book for kids in the Johnny DC line. This one is about being competitive and about what young boys are willing to do to try to impress a girl. Kind of silly . . . but themes that younger readers think about all of the time. Basically, Lightning Lad and Superboy are training together. But Superboy consistently beats him. When he notices that Saturn Girl is starting to pay attention to him too, he really starts to get competitive. Eventually he gets so frustrated that he just takes off. The Emerald Empress happens to be in the area, and sensing his frustration easily captures him in her spell. She then wants to use him to take down the Legion. Of course there ends up being a battle between Superboy and Lightning Lad. But, being the family that they are, it isn't long before the rest of the Legion shows up to protect their own. The Empress, not one for physical confrontation, retreats. The spell is broken, and everything returns to normal. Well . . . after Lightning Lad apologizes to Superboy that is. Being who he is, Superboy doesn't hold any hard feelings towards him. Like the rest of the Johnny DC line, pretty simple themes. But that's ok. It's perfect for the kids, and a welcome distraction for me.
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