Superman: World of New Krypton #2 - DC

This one is going to be a long one . . in this instance, 15 issues. However . . I think that James Robinson will need every page of those 15 issues to sort out all of this stuff with Superman and New Krypton. As well as having a new planet here, were also learning a lot about the habits, customs and beliefs, of the old Krypton. This isn't just Earth, with all super-powered inhabitants. This was an actual alien race. They came from a world that existed for millions of years before ours ever even burped up life. This is where I think Clark is going to have a hard time adjusting. I know he doesn't agree with Zod, or the Guild set-up, but . . this is a system that they've had in place for a long time. I think Clark is trying to instill some of his notions from Earth on a society that has gone through some turmoil in recent months . . and years. They need their structure so that they can begin working towards a semblance of normalcy. I know his intentions are good, but . . now might not be the best time to stir things up. He can temper their judgement, as he does when he's assigned with stopping some rampaging Thought-Beasts, but . . I don't think it's fair of him to go in and just expect change. Clark has been talking to someone from the Labor Guild, and there's some stuff that's being stirred up. At the end of the issue there's a big gala hosted by the Artists Guild, and some of the Labor Guild ends up taking control of the building, and some people hostage. Commander Gor, the one who led the charge on the Earth police, is the first to take action. "He's rounded up 30 members of the Labor Guild and his unit has Archer rifles trained on them. If Alura and the others aren't freed in 60 thribs, he intends to kill the lot." Clark is exasperated, but Zod? "Go back to Gor, trooper . . tell him I commend his improvisational skills. And tell him when the time has elapsed . . . to fire at will!" I know Clark wants to effect some positive change here, but . . he's got a serious uphill battle to make any progress. Greg Rucka assists James with the stories, and Pete Woods does the art. All in all I think it's a pretty compelling story-line. I think may just have to come to the understanding that this is a different world than the one he's know for the past 40 or so years. He may have to accept, and even embrace their differences. Either way . . it'll be interesting.