Superman
and Booster Gold are still stuck in the future, with no means of returning to
their proper time. And even if there were, General Zod and his twisted family
are standing in the way. The general’s son, Lor-Zod, is a grown man, and with
Ursa in the mix, they are more than a match for the Last Son of Krypton.
But Booster
is not without his own resources, and holds the key to escaping the clutches of
Zod and returning Superman to his proper time. Ironically, he just needs more
time.
The story
seems to conclude, which is fine by me, though I was expecting Superman to
return to a timeline different than the one he left – yet another re-set in the
DC Universe, to coincide with Action Comics #1,000. Thankfully, that didn’t
happen, so far as we know.
This issue
is labeled #998, but last issue was #996, so I can’t help but wonder what
happened to #997. Unless this is #997, and DC has mis-numbered it – much like a
recent issue of Bombshells United.
Given Action Comics’ proximity to the
landmark #1,000, DC needs to be more careful. Perhaps going back to monthly
publishing would be a step in the right direction.
Sure, maybe
I’m picking a nit, but let’s face it – if someone in DC editorial is unable to
handle as simple a task as sequential numbering, it erodes consumer confidence.
Rating: 7/10