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Title: All Creatures Great and Small,
Part 1
Writer: Scott McCloud
Penciller: Rick Burchett
Inker: Terry Austin
Colorist: Marie Severin
Letterer: Lois Buhalis
Cover Art: Rick Burchett & Terry Austin
Release Date: March 5th, 1997
Cover Price: $1.75 U.S./ $2.50 Canada
Summary:
General
Jax-Ur wants to get his revenge on Superman and Metropolis, and goes to pretty
big lengths to get it done!
Description:
General
Jax-Ur is mad with rage. He has been ranting about how he will soon break free
and exact his revenge. We son see that he's in a small little jar with his
partner in crime Mala. Professor Hamilton has seemingly perfected a
miniaturization ray that will help in keeping these Phantom Zone criminals in
conditions that would be considered humane. Superman makes a nice point that the
"Phantom Zone" would be considered cruel and unusual punishment.
During an Intergang breakout a few weeks later, the glass prison is exposed to
sunlight, giving the Kryptonian criminals the power to escape. Before Superman
can react, however, he is miniaturized to their size. Superman's first battle
with General Jax-Ur and Mala in this two part romp is fun, playing with the fact
that they are so much smaller than everyone else around them.
The criminals get away and look for Professor
Hamilton's device to restore them to their normal size. Superman enlists Lois'
aid in restoring him to his rightful size. Soon a battle rages in Lois's apartment
between Superman and his enemies. The story ends with General Jax-Ur using
Professor Hamilton's device. Of course, he doesn't use it to restore himself to
his original size, but rather to become a giant and cause some major damage.
To be Continued...
Review:
A
very simple yet fun story. I can tell the follow-up will be a fun issue full of surprises
here and there and some neat ideas. Rick Burchett is doing a great job on the series,
and being paired with Scott McCloud is even better! This series is taking off
and it shows no sign of slowing down.
Rating: 
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