This issue gives us a little of the background into Atlas. It appears there were a couple of forces at work here. First we go back in time . . way back . . to Atlas' original time. He was a strong and benevolent being, but . . his subjects were just as afraid of him as they were in awe of him. Eventually, one of his aides connived for a means to remove Atlas from their world. I don't think his intention was to send him into the future, but . . that's what happened. Anyways, at the same time, there's this General who's looking for a way to bring down Superman. When Atlas arrives, he sees it as his opportunity to find a means to his goal. He wants Atlas to confront Superman. He doesn't expect him to succeed, but . . he wants to study the alien while they're fighting. With that information, he's confident that he'll be able to come up with the means to take him out. All of this corresponds with Atlas' desires because he is a conqueror. He's plans to beat Superman, take over his city, and then move his way across the globe . . ever expanding his acquisitions. During the fight though, Jimmy notices the little drones that seem to be following Superman around. They kind of remind me of the positional cameras that Lexcorp made to follow Superman when he was in that fight with Arion. I wonder who's really studying Superman. Anyways, this issue is brought to us by James Robinson writing, and Renato Guedes pencilling. We also get that awesome looking Alex Ross cover. I'm enjoying James' story, and all the little intricacies that he's weaving in to it, but . . . I'm still not sold on Renato's art. Yes the guy can draw, and he shows a lot of talent, but . . I just don't feel that he's right for this book. I love this character, and this book, and I just hate to see it diminished in any way. I'm not trying to be mean . . just honest.
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