I said this the last couple of issues, but I've really been getting more and more into this series as it goes along. I really like Carlos Pacheco's covers on these 3 issues. Anyways in this issue Firestorm is trying to figure out what's going on in this world that he's returned to . . after being in N-Space and finding out the Krona is loose. He and Gehenna are trying to piece together exactly what has happened and when. So he's doing what he's been taught by Batman, "When you're not sure what to do next, get more facts." Basically, we get a history lesson of the JSA in this world. It seems like everything changed after WWII. Also, they realize that Superman, and Wonder Woman have never made their debut, sparking the ideas of hope and humanity throughout the world. But, at the same time, they're being hunted down by the JSI's Amazo's. Think Sentinels looking like giant buff robot gymnasts. Funny . . but true. The story ends with Firestorm deciding that he's going to go looking for John Stewart and see if he can get him to listen. In the back-up we get a glimpse of what Krona's been up to. His first destination is the Controllers. Since they're one of the most advanced minds in the Universe, he thinks they can help him with his goal . . communicating with the Universe. Of course, in the end, he has to destroy them because while he's trying to control the Universe, they want to control him. Their deception gives way and, in a fit of rage, he wipes them out. But, as their planet dissolves, he hears a spark from it. So now he's on a new mission. While the Universal consciousness may be to expansive for him to reach, he thinks he can reach those of it's inhabitants . . the planets, and suns, and celestial bodies. Again, I thought it was a great effort by the entire creative staff . . Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley, Fabian Nicieza, and Tom Derenick. We're almost halfway through the series, and . . I think the best is yet to come.
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