It seems like, in the last year or so, that the Superman books have become a place for new artist talent to make their appearances. This issue we have a new artist named Peter Vale. He's actually pretty good. There's a little bit of a consistency problem. Some of the panels weren't as tight as others. But that just comes with experience. Overall though, I think he shows a lot of promise. Kurt Busiek is still on the scripts. This issue we have a new protagonist. It's a species of alien insects that apparantly Lex Luthor had some kind of deal with. He was proving them with food or storage or something. But Lex isn't there any more. So when they come calling and Lana is there instead, they get agitated and abduct her. And without the handouts from Lex, they just start raiding his facilities around the globe. It isn't to long before Superman comes on to the scene and he races out west when he finds out that there's another break-in currently in progress. They overpower him, but eventually he breaks loose. But in his over zealousness for information, he pulls a general away from his troops, and because of the distance they all commit suicide. So basically he's lost his lead on Lana. But, speaking of which, Lana is in their hideout and is witness to the metamorphosis of their queen. As she's coming out of her cocoon, Lana is surprised that it looks exactly like her. Well . . except for the 4 arms that is. But Superman is still on the trail because he's realized that the dust they're leaving behind is actually moon dust. So it looks like that's where he'll be heading next issue. Of course I always love Kurt's stories. And I was actually impressed by the new art this issue. So overall, I really enjoyed the book.
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