First of all this issue has 2 fantastic covers by Michael Turner and Josh Middleton. Unfortunately we haven't seen Michael's work here since the earlier issues this series, but . . it's always nice to see his interpretation of the 'girl of steel'. Anyways, this story goes back a few years. Back in Superman #671 - #673, the Insect Queen had taken Lana to the moon to be the host body of her highness. Superman had gotten her out of that situation, but apparently the Queen left a little bit of herself behind to grow and fester inside of Lana. Which is where all the medical problems and mysteries have been stemming from in regards to Lana's condition. But that's no longer a mystery. Last issue ended with Lana in the hospital in some type of cocoon. However, when we start this issue, we find that the situation has progressed and Metropolis is now covered with her hives. Apparently the Insect Queen's master plan was to draw either Superman or Supergirl into this drama, and then use their DNA to produce super-powered drones. These were going to help her take over the world. So . . between Kara, Doctor Light and Gangbuster not only do they thwart her plan, but . . they also purge all influences of her from Lana's body. However, by the end of the story we find out that Kara has decided to distance herself from Lana. She's enjoyed her tutelage over the previous year, but . . she trusted Lana. Now she feels that trust didn't go both ways because Lana never confided in her as to her problems.
Although, I'm not really sure if she's as mad as she's acting or if she's just pushing Lana away. I guess that'll be a sub-plot for future issues of Supergirl. Anyways, as we go through this issue we also find out that Lucy Lane is back, Superwoman. The area where she blew-up, in Maine, obviously was imbibed with her displaced magical energy. The suit that gave her the powers was created by Mirabai, so it was heavily magic based. Apparently when another man recently died hers, that magic energy reached out to his corporeal form and 'borrowed' his matter and cells to rebuild, if you will, Lucy's. However, it also gave her the powers that the suit was trying to mimic. When Gen Lane first finds her alive he's concerned about the well being of his daughter. But when he finds out that she's now also a 'super' . . that she may now be considered Kryptonian . . his demeanor towards her becomes decidedly colder. He starts calling her Major Lane, and he's decided to take her back to base so that they can run some tests. 'The Kryptonians weren't satisfied with killing my daughter. No . . they had to go and make her one of them.' By the end of the issue she's fully recovered and back in costume . . and looking for 'daddy's' approval. 'No more testing. No more questions. As you can see, I'm fit for duty. So. What's my next assignment?' I always thought that Lucy's character was never fully explored when she was killed. So now . . I guess we get another chance. Sterling Gates writes this story, with some fantastic art by Jamal Igle. Seriously. I've always thought that Jamal had some talent and potential, but . . with this issue I really think he's starting to realize, and show it. In the back-up story, by Jake Black and Helen Slater . . she's the girl who plays Supergirl on the Smallville series . . we basically get an eye-witness account of the effect Supergirl has made on Metropolis. It's an interesting tale, and shows how even though Cat Grant is trying to publicly slur Kara, her actions and deeds have spoken louder than Cat's words. I know. That sounds corny. Sorry. Cliff Chiang does the art, and it's a nice little story. Overall, I thought this was a great 50th issue. At first I thought the Insect Queen part of the story was lame. But . . it did tie up some loose ends that have been hanging over Lana's head for about 2 years. So . . progress was made. It was entertaining and was in a good package. What more can you ask for?
Although, I'm not really sure if she's as mad as she's acting or if she's just pushing Lana away. I guess that'll be a sub-plot for future issues of Supergirl. Anyways, as we go through this issue we also find out that Lucy Lane is back, Superwoman. The area where she blew-up, in Maine, obviously was imbibed with her displaced magical energy. The suit that gave her the powers was created by Mirabai, so it was heavily magic based. Apparently when another man recently died hers, that magic energy reached out to his corporeal form and 'borrowed' his matter and cells to rebuild, if you will, Lucy's. However, it also gave her the powers that the suit was trying to mimic. When Gen Lane first finds her alive he's concerned about the well being of his daughter. But when he finds out that she's now also a 'super' . . that she may now be considered Kryptonian . . his demeanor towards her becomes decidedly colder. He starts calling her Major Lane, and he's decided to take her back to base so that they can run some tests. 'The Kryptonians weren't satisfied with killing my daughter. No . . they had to go and make her one of them.' By the end of the issue she's fully recovered and back in costume . . and looking for 'daddy's' approval. 'No more testing. No more questions. As you can see, I'm fit for duty. So. What's my next assignment?' I always thought that Lucy's character was never fully explored when she was killed. So now . . I guess we get another chance. Sterling Gates writes this story, with some fantastic art by Jamal Igle. Seriously. I've always thought that Jamal had some talent and potential, but . . with this issue I really think he's starting to realize, and show it. In the back-up story, by Jake Black and Helen Slater . . she's the girl who plays Supergirl on the Smallville series . . we basically get an eye-witness account of the effect Supergirl has made on Metropolis. It's an interesting tale, and shows how even though Cat Grant is trying to publicly slur Kara, her actions and deeds have spoken louder than Cat's words. I know. That sounds corny. Sorry. Cliff Chiang does the art, and it's a nice little story. Overall, I thought this was a great 50th issue. At first I thought the Insect Queen part of the story was lame. But . . it did tie up some loose ends that have been hanging over Lana's head for about 2 years. So . . progress was made. It was entertaining and was in a good package. What more can you ask for?
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