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Title: Power Corrupts, Super Power
Corrupts Absolutely!
Writer: Mark Millar
Penciller: Aluir Almancio
Inker: Terry Austin
Colorist: Marie Severin
Letter: Lois Buhalis
Cover Art: Rick Burchett & Terry Austin
Summary:
The
Parasite has stolen Superman's powers and is on a mad rampage, but for what
purpose?
Description:
The
story starts with Superman flying to the rescue of a skydiver whose chute has
failed to open. As Superman heads in for the rescue, he goes about this routine,
for Supes, rescue. Then the skydiver reveals himself to be the Parasite.
Draining almost all of Superman's power, Parasite uses that power to embarrass
and beat the crud outta Superman, drive away the onlookers who try and protect
him, and fly off. Pretty devious, hunh?
We learn that Parasite once had a romantic
interest in the Healer -- Rainsong -- and had been amassing the wealth to
impress her so that they could live happily ever after. Incase you have no idea
who Rainsong is, she had a cameo in The Hand Of Fate. Before Rainsong can
respond to his offer to live a life of luxury and money, a semi-recovered
Superman and the SCU converge on Parasite's un-secret hideout. (Hint: Make your
hideout's SECRET)
In an effort to help out the already crappy
situation, the SCU, fires a missile into The Parasite's hideout, causing massive
damage, and only a super(man)-powered Parasite prevents a wall from crushing
Superman and his love, Rainsong. He orders Superman to save "his
girl", as the powers he absorbed are fading fast, and the two of them
escape just as the building comes down around them. (Great timing!) Parasite is
presumed dead, as usual, but no body is found. (as usual)
Review:
Not
a bad issue. While The Parasite has a motivation, does he really need one? I can
sort of see him needing it, seeing how he used to be known as 'Wimpy' Rudy
Jones. Aluir Almancio's art continues to shine in this series. I'm pretty sure
that this title will help him become somewhat popular with Superman, and comic,
fans as this title -- and his art -- continues.
Rating:  ˝
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