52

ARTISTS

Writers: Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Pencillers: Chris Batista, Keith Giffen
Inker: Ruy Jose
Colorist: Alex Sinclair
Letterer: Travis Lanham
Editor: Stephen Wacker

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CHARACTERS & SETTINGS

hero: Supernova I

Setting: 21st-century Gotham City, DCU, USA

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ISSUE SUMMARY

Cover Description: Stargirl II, Animal Man, and Adam Strange pose before the looming image of the Emerald Eye of Ekron. (No Booster Gold.)

Brief Synopsis: The focus of this issue is methods of granting powers to heroes and mortals alike.

Costume Worn: Supernova power-suit

Issue Notes: Booster Gold does not appear in this issue. Supernova Does.

This story has been reprinted in the following issues:
52 Omnibus (2012)
52 Volume 2 (2007)

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ISSUE ANNOTATIONS

Page 1, panel 6
POWER UP: "Week 20, Day 1." Supernova stands inside the Batcave beneath Wayne Manor. He appears to have entered without disturbing any of Batman's alarms, perhaps suggesting that Supernova has the power to teleport himself inside the cave.

Page 2, panel 3
Supernova removes the dustcover protecting the Robin costume worn by Batman's second sidekick, Jason Todd. Todd was killed by the Joker in Batman #488, but through the unique occurrences of the recent Infinite Crisis, has returned to life. Supernova's behavior indicates that he may have at some point lost a sidekick or close friend.

Page 2, panel 6
After a brief search through the Batcave trophy cases, Supernova uncovers the Kryptonite-powered gauntlet of Lex Luthor's armored power suit.

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ISSUE REVIEW

Boosterrific Review: Adam Strange, Animal Man, and Starfire must save an alien civilization from an unknown threat in the primary story of this issue that includes only a brief appearance by Supernova. After recent issues heavy on set-up for future stories, the events of this issue are a refreshing action adventure in the long tradition of DC's space operas.

Boosterrific Rating:

• Currently 3.0/5 Stars.

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