We all know that Mon-el will be keeping an eye on Metropolis during Superman's absence. It starts this issue, but really this issue is just the prologue. We see that Superman has asked Steel and the Guardian to help keep an eye on Mon-el, and to show him the ropes . . as it were. Last issue was spent mostly with Superman trying to come to terms with what he had to do, and talking to the people closest to him, Lois and Ma, about the difficult decision he was trying to make. This issue he's talking to John Henry and Jim about helping out Mon. We also see his conversation with Jimmy. But there's some new plot threads developing also. Atlas has shown up again. However, this time he's taking a much lower profile. He's trying to get a lay of the land before he lets anyone know that he's back. Also Mon-el has assumed his civilian identity, Jonathan Kent, and is try to acclimate himself into his new role as Science Police Officer. Mon-el does get into a fight with Knockout this issue, but . . really it's not all that much of a battle. This book is going to have a new paradigm for the next couple of issues. It'll be interesting to see how it all works out. I really like the feel that James Robinson is bringing to this book. He seems to be a little more comfortable with the characters now, and his interactions are spot-on. I haven't been a huge supporter of Renato Guedes since he came to this title. But somethings changed. I don't know if he has a new inker or what, but I have to give him some credit for this issue. The art looks pretty good. I know Superman won't be here for a while, but hey . . this way we'll get to focus a little more on his supporting cast. They're great. They deserve the attention.
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