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Title: Be Careful What You Wish
For...
Writer: Scott McCloud
Penciller: Rick Burchett
Inker: Terry Austin
Colorist: Marie Severin
Letterer: Lois Buhalis
Cover Art: Rick Burchett & Terry Austin
Summary:
A
woman claiming to be Superman's girlfriend gets more than she bargained for when
Metallo comes calling.
Description:
This
issue begins with a woman, Kelly, shouting for help just to get Superman's
attention because she has a huge crush on him Of course he comes, scolds her,
and then flies off. He leaves, grumbling that this sort of thing is happening
all the time. When one of Kelly's neighbors asks what Superman was doing flying
out of her apartment, she tells him that she's Superman's girlfriend. Of course,
the news spreads rapidly. The news spreads from one side of Metropolis to the
other, eventually making it to the more...seedier side.
Metallo finds out, and wants to use the
information to his advantage. He kidnaps her, and is going to use her to draw
Superman into battle, which he will win because he's "The Man With The
Kryptonite Heart!" as the call him. A fight ensures, with Superman
naturally wiping the floor with Metallo. Then the aftermath of the fight draws a
crows of reporters where Superman debunks Kelly's claim. Kelly recovers quickly
and says Superman cheated on her with Lois Lane and hilarity ensues.
Review:
A
great spin on an old tale. This Kelly character is a great character and I wish
she actually appeared in the cartoon, but most likely won't. The art is nice and
crisp, and the story is flawless right down to the wire. I can honestly say I
found nothing wrong with this issue at all. Perfect in almost everyway.
Rating: 
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