CREATIVE TEAM:
Writer: Jeph Loeb
Letters: Richard Starkings
Artist: Michael Turner
Associate Editor: Tom Palmer, Jr.
Colors: Peter Steigerwald
Editor: Eddie Berganza
YEAR: 2004
MONTH: October
ISSUE: 13
TITLE: “Supergirl from Krypton, part Six: Hero”
PLOT:
A devastated Superman kneels over the ashes of his cousin, who has been murdered by Darkseid. He stands over the man of steel, taunting him. Superman’s response is to tell Darkseid to “Shut the hell up,” punching the ruler of Apokolips with all his might. Darkseid fires his Omega Beams confident that they will eliminate Superman once and for all, but Wonder Woman deflects the blast back at Darkseid. Superman brings the fight with Darkseid into space on the edge of a sun. After soundly beating Darkseid, Superman activates a boom tube, and traps Darkseid in the Source Wall at the end of outer space.
Superman returns to Earth to find the JLA rebuilding the Kent Farm. Batman brings him the remains of Supergirl. There is only one more person that must be told of Supergirl’s death.
On Themyscira, Superman talks with Kara Zor-el about the decision that she must make. She can become one of the world’s greatest heroes, an above average teenage girl, or and Amazonian warrior, but the choice is hers.
Superman and Batman discuss the events in the Fortress of Solitude. Superman apologizes to him about throwing Jason in his face earlier. Batman understands that Superman did not want to lose a family member. Kara interrupts the two, and tells them that she has made a decision.
Superman introduces Supergirl to a large group of heroes. He is happy that they have been gathered for a happy occasion instead of a funeral. Supergirl announces that she intends to stand along side the others to fight as a hero.
Review:
Jeph Loeb brings this story arc to a close well. There are few if any loose ends, and an expansion have been given to the Superman Family. This addition brings a little more of Krypton to the Man of Steel. Kara may actually remember some of it, so she can help her cousin understand it more. The only complaint that I would have is that the fight between Superman and Darkseid seemed rushed. Most of the issue seemed to deal with the fallout. Michael Turner is one of the best artists out there. His character designs are spot on with a bit of a dramatic flair.
Reviewed by: Darknight