The first issue of the new Terra mini-series introduces (aside from her minor appearances in Supergirl's series) the third incarnation of the Terra character, originally a hero-turned traitor in George Perez and Marv Wolfman's classic The Judas Contract arc in their New Teen Titans (a storyline that also featured the first appearance of Nightwing). In her premiere issue, Terra uses her earth elemental powers to counter several attacks on the surface world launched by various denizens residing within the depths of the Earth, with everyone who sees her (including guest-star Power Girl) knowing as much about her as the reader, which is not a great deal. Aiding the new heroine after she is severely injured, Power Girl (with the aid of fellow JSA-er Doctor Mid-Nite) discovers a mysterious connection between this new Terra, and another who has been known by that name. . .

     This mini-series has had something of an interesting past, with it being announced and promoted quite a while back, first being mentioned not too long after Amanda Connor's fantastic run on the first several issues of JSA Classified. It was actually my fondness for that story that led to my buying this; Amanda Connor is a fantastic artist, who has the unique ability to create a cartoony, almost animated world while, at the same time, using that art to convey detailed characterization and emotions.