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Title: Distant Thunder
Writer: Scott McCloud
Penciller: Rick Burchett
Inker: Terry Austin
Colorist: Marie Severin
Letterer: Lois Buhalis
Cover Art: Rick Burchett & Terry Austin
Release Date: November 6th, 1996
Cover Price: $1.75 U.S./ $2.50 Canada
Summary:
Brainiac
returns to wreak havoc on Metropolis and get even with Superman and take back
his Kryptonian Orb.
Description:
The
story begins with Superman able to see the history of Krypton by holding onto a
device. We see the destruction of Superman's home planet as he gives a narration
of the events he is witnessing, giving the reader a quick introduction to
Superman as well as Brainiac. Then cut to the next day at the Daily Planet, when
the water-cooler discussion revolves around every seeing black cats. More and
more people join in, and then Jimmy looks out the window see them gathering in front
of the
Superman is drawn into battle with Brainiac, who
sorta appears outta nowhere. It seems the black cats were a ruse for draw
Superman's attention and lure him into the open where Brainiac can do with him
as he sees fit. It seems that Brainiac wants the Orb back that Superman too.
Brainiac wants to use to orb to gather the knowledge of Krypton for his own
purposes. The story turns on a scene wherein Lois is being held by Brainiac and
Superman threatens to destroy the orb if Lois isn't released.
This leads to Brainiac being tricked into giving
up his processor chip. Superman inserts the chip into the orb where Brainiac
will forever be apart of the Orb and will bask in his Kryptonian knowledge. Then
with one red glare, Superman destroys what remains of Brainiac's robotic shell,
leaving it smoldering in the streets and the Metropolis looks on. Then, in the
final pages we watch Superman as he witnesses the destruction of Krypton all
over again. The light from the explosion finally reaches Earth. He cries a tear
of joy for his planet.
Review:
A
good, yet plot hole filled, story which has the most sensitive and touching
ending of any recent Superman stories. Things like this are never touched upon
in the mainstream books, which is why it's a joy to see them here. Good art and
a pretty good story, with a great ending, makes this a must read.
Rating:  ˝
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