We're introduced to a new clan of aliens this issue . . the Machinists. Most of these tribes are following the gods . . . Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman, but it looks like these Machinists are somehow influenced by Luthor. I don't know for sure, but that's my guess. Also, the story they started telling last issue, about the Gray Lord, was actually Max's story. They were telling about when Max Lord took over Superman, telepathically, and forced him to fight Wonder Woman, and then . . in order to free Superman of his influence had to kill him. As with the previous stories, it awakens the powers in Donna and the abilities of Dick. It seems as they're getting closer and closer to the end of this pilgrimage that each of these people are coming closer to remembering who and what they actually are. But as this story ends, the Harbor People are getting ready to tell the story of Kellel and his death, but . . the Machinists are waiting in the shadows to attack. The back-up story is entirely focused on Tel Aviv and Le Fey. She has just captured this part of the world, by controlling the chaos rifts, and they're moving westward towards Egypt. Anyways, we get the story of what happens to the people inside of these areas after they've been subjugated. Basically they begin to transform into aliens and destroy each other. I guess because of all of the chaos energy floating around. To me though, the most intriguing part of the story was as Enigma was watching what was happening, and he was starting to feel some compassion towards the survivors, or victims. He doesn't necessarily want to save them, but . . he thinks the transformation could be handled quicker and more efficiently. He doesn't see the point of putting these people through all of this pain. I really think he's going to mutiny against Le Fey sooner or later. But not this issue. I thought this was another great chapter by Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley, Fabian Nicieza and Scott McDaniel. Another great Jim Lee cover this issue also. Speaking of which . . . since Jim's already done a stint on Superman and Batman . . . do you think there might be a chance of him doing a year on Wonder Woman? That would be fantastic. One can hope. Right?
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