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01-30-2007, 08:08 AM
Cover has three Lex Luthor flying above Earth like Superman.
The ticker at the bottom reads “Montoya fights a Dragon!...Lex Luthor, Man of Steel!…”
The Ticker lies as Montoya is not even in this issue.
The book is penciled by Andy Smith. The Origin of Mr. Terrific by Mark Waid and Ethan Van Sciver.
Week 39, Day 1
Metropolis: Natasha and Jake are following Dr. Laughlin in hopes of getting into Lex’s hidden lab. Upon entering the lab, Natasha rushes up and holds the door open for her and Jake to enter. Dr. Laughlin is under a control panel wiring something under the console when he is approached by Natasha. Dr. Laughlin turns around in surprise and tells Natasha and Jake to get out just before an explosion rips the outer door out and starts a fire all through the room. Natasha takes notice that the sprinkler system has been jammed and the fire extinguishers have been emptied and orders Jake to get some water on the fire, at which time he hits the sprinkler system in the roof. Jake and Natasha hear some people coming so Jake grabs Natasha and flies to the ceiling to hide out. Mercy and two guards come into the room. Mercy calls out for Dr. Laughlin when one of the guards finds…some of him. The guards are instructed to salvage everything they can . Mercy looks down and picks up a piece of paper and mutters “Dennis you dumb, dumb, bastard…”
Week 39, Day 3
The Ruins of Atlantis: Ralph and the Helmet of Fate come across the remains of Atlantis; the birth place of magic on Earth according to the Helmet of Fate. Ralph takes note that Aquaman would never let that fate happen to Atlantis and asks if Aquaman is dead. Fate tells Ralph that “If he lives…if he lives it is as a victim of the magicks of legend and the power of the sea. He can not help us with what we seek”. A disheveled looking Aquaman tells Ralph “perhaps I can assist you…***this is one of the scenes from last week’s Next in 52*** Fate tells Aquaman that they are in desperate need of a waded link from the Shackles of Arion. Ralph and Fate are told where the Shackles are but that “…no one has ever obtained a link and lived to tell the tale for breaking the chain frees the ancient beast it contains. Upon reaching the shackled beast fate tells Ralph “We haven’t time left to deliberate, Ralph. The Aethers are fast converging and you must take action soon or risk losing your wife forever. We must have this piece. What exchange will you make?” Ralph looks down at his wedding ring – the wicker ring – and gives it over. The ring is now used as the bottom link in the chain holding the beast as Ralph and Fate walk away, Ralph “We have very little left to gather, don’t we? We’re almost done” to which Fate replies “Almost.
Week 39, Day 6
Oolong Island: While Egg Foo and others starting up a Boom Tube, Dr. Sivana is approached by Doctor Tyme to see if he has found any sign of his missing 52 seconds. Sivana tells him that he wasn’t even looking but is looking at something with a greater mystery, artificial time in particle form which he calls Suspendium. When asked by Dr. Morrow about Mr. Mind, Sivana tells him that he “…wanted to see what would happen if I bombarded the slimy little creep with suspendium radiation without his consent. I have no idea where he wound up after they brought me here, but the suspendium’s been acting very strangely…” Dr. Morrow excuses himself and leaves. On his way through the lab we see three of the Horsemen leaving via Boom Tube. ***this is a scene from last week’s Next in 52*** Morrow approaches Magnus, who is working on a computer, and tells him that he needs to take care as to not raise and suspicions on himself with the tin cans, mercury thermometers, a missing gold watch, lead shielding… Magnus tells Morrow that he would need a lot more than that to rebuild his Metal Men. He then pulls up on the computer screen a news article on Red Tornado’s rampage in Australia. Morrow tells Magnus that he will have to look into it immediately and leaves. Magnus turns back to his PC and tells Mercury that he needs to stay out of sight at which time a miniature Mercury walks out from behind the computer screen.
Week 39, Day 6
Shiruta, Kanhdaq – the Gardens of Isis: Black Adam, Isis and Sobek are talking about Osiris as they are concerned that he has not left his room and will not talk to Adam or Isis about the situation. According to Sobek, Osiris is concerned that he is cursed and that all of them with the power are curse. Suddenly a big Boom is heard overhead and it starts to rain. Isis said that she did not do it and Sobek points to the garden, to which Isis holds some flowers and says that they are dying.
Week 39, Day 5 ****Yes day 5
Metropolis: Natasha is spying on Lex with her “bug” to see what is going on in the Alpha Lab. She is startled when Jake approaches her. She tells Jake that she can only get a visual if she is within 50 meters of the bug. Jake tells Nat to come with him as he needs to show her something he found. While walking down the hall she wonders if they are preparing the lad for treatment, who is the subject. Jake stops at a door and tells Nat “I told you, I found something that I think will explain a lot”. Jake opens the door to reveal “Jake” on a table missing part of his legs and left arm. The Jake next to Natasha then reveals himself to be Hannibal – Everyman. Hannibal then changes appearances to Lex and then into Natasha. Natasha blasts Hannibal through a wall and continues to fire at him with her powers. Just as she fires again, Hannibal is blocked by Lex who takes the blast full on without budging but it ends up making a hole in his shirt. Lex then asks Natasha “…did you earn the powers I gave you? The powers that I’m about to take away”? And with a click of a remote by Mercy Natasha looses her powers. Lex then throws Natasha against a wall. Upon getting up Natasha notices a report that says that Lex is eligible for treatment. Lex then approaches Natasha and hits her two more times and then back hands her. Natasha about to pass out tells Lex “You’re as much an animal as Everyman”. To which Lex responds “Wrong. I’m Superman”***this is a scene from last week’s Next in 52*** while holding Natasha up with one hand.
NEXT IN 52: John Henry with his arms cocked back, about to hit Lex with his Steel Hammer while Lex looks on smiling.
Next Weeks cover is Steel knocking the “L” off of Luthor’s Building.
The ticker at the bottom reads “Montoya fights a Dragon!...Lex Luthor, Man of Steel!…”
The Ticker lies as Montoya is not even in this issue.
The book is penciled by Andy Smith. The Origin of Mr. Terrific by Mark Waid and Ethan Van Sciver.
Week 39, Day 1
Metropolis: Natasha and Jake are following Dr. Laughlin in hopes of getting into Lex’s hidden lab. Upon entering the lab, Natasha rushes up and holds the door open for her and Jake to enter. Dr. Laughlin is under a control panel wiring something under the console when he is approached by Natasha. Dr. Laughlin turns around in surprise and tells Natasha and Jake to get out just before an explosion rips the outer door out and starts a fire all through the room. Natasha takes notice that the sprinkler system has been jammed and the fire extinguishers have been emptied and orders Jake to get some water on the fire, at which time he hits the sprinkler system in the roof. Jake and Natasha hear some people coming so Jake grabs Natasha and flies to the ceiling to hide out. Mercy and two guards come into the room. Mercy calls out for Dr. Laughlin when one of the guards finds…some of him. The guards are instructed to salvage everything they can . Mercy looks down and picks up a piece of paper and mutters “Dennis you dumb, dumb, bastard…”
Week 39, Day 3
The Ruins of Atlantis: Ralph and the Helmet of Fate come across the remains of Atlantis; the birth place of magic on Earth according to the Helmet of Fate. Ralph takes note that Aquaman would never let that fate happen to Atlantis and asks if Aquaman is dead. Fate tells Ralph that “If he lives…if he lives it is as a victim of the magicks of legend and the power of the sea. He can not help us with what we seek”. A disheveled looking Aquaman tells Ralph “perhaps I can assist you…***this is one of the scenes from last week’s Next in 52*** Fate tells Aquaman that they are in desperate need of a waded link from the Shackles of Arion. Ralph and Fate are told where the Shackles are but that “…no one has ever obtained a link and lived to tell the tale for breaking the chain frees the ancient beast it contains. Upon reaching the shackled beast fate tells Ralph “We haven’t time left to deliberate, Ralph. The Aethers are fast converging and you must take action soon or risk losing your wife forever. We must have this piece. What exchange will you make?” Ralph looks down at his wedding ring – the wicker ring – and gives it over. The ring is now used as the bottom link in the chain holding the beast as Ralph and Fate walk away, Ralph “We have very little left to gather, don’t we? We’re almost done” to which Fate replies “Almost.
Week 39, Day 6
Oolong Island: While Egg Foo and others starting up a Boom Tube, Dr. Sivana is approached by Doctor Tyme to see if he has found any sign of his missing 52 seconds. Sivana tells him that he wasn’t even looking but is looking at something with a greater mystery, artificial time in particle form which he calls Suspendium. When asked by Dr. Morrow about Mr. Mind, Sivana tells him that he “…wanted to see what would happen if I bombarded the slimy little creep with suspendium radiation without his consent. I have no idea where he wound up after they brought me here, but the suspendium’s been acting very strangely…” Dr. Morrow excuses himself and leaves. On his way through the lab we see three of the Horsemen leaving via Boom Tube. ***this is a scene from last week’s Next in 52*** Morrow approaches Magnus, who is working on a computer, and tells him that he needs to take care as to not raise and suspicions on himself with the tin cans, mercury thermometers, a missing gold watch, lead shielding… Magnus tells Morrow that he would need a lot more than that to rebuild his Metal Men. He then pulls up on the computer screen a news article on Red Tornado’s rampage in Australia. Morrow tells Magnus that he will have to look into it immediately and leaves. Magnus turns back to his PC and tells Mercury that he needs to stay out of sight at which time a miniature Mercury walks out from behind the computer screen.
Week 39, Day 6
Shiruta, Kanhdaq – the Gardens of Isis: Black Adam, Isis and Sobek are talking about Osiris as they are concerned that he has not left his room and will not talk to Adam or Isis about the situation. According to Sobek, Osiris is concerned that he is cursed and that all of them with the power are curse. Suddenly a big Boom is heard overhead and it starts to rain. Isis said that she did not do it and Sobek points to the garden, to which Isis holds some flowers and says that they are dying.
Week 39, Day 5 ****Yes day 5
Metropolis: Natasha is spying on Lex with her “bug” to see what is going on in the Alpha Lab. She is startled when Jake approaches her. She tells Jake that she can only get a visual if she is within 50 meters of the bug. Jake tells Nat to come with him as he needs to show her something he found. While walking down the hall she wonders if they are preparing the lad for treatment, who is the subject. Jake stops at a door and tells Nat “I told you, I found something that I think will explain a lot”. Jake opens the door to reveal “Jake” on a table missing part of his legs and left arm. The Jake next to Natasha then reveals himself to be Hannibal – Everyman. Hannibal then changes appearances to Lex and then into Natasha. Natasha blasts Hannibal through a wall and continues to fire at him with her powers. Just as she fires again, Hannibal is blocked by Lex who takes the blast full on without budging but it ends up making a hole in his shirt. Lex then asks Natasha “…did you earn the powers I gave you? The powers that I’m about to take away”? And with a click of a remote by Mercy Natasha looses her powers. Lex then throws Natasha against a wall. Upon getting up Natasha notices a report that says that Lex is eligible for treatment. Lex then approaches Natasha and hits her two more times and then back hands her. Natasha about to pass out tells Lex “You’re as much an animal as Everyman”. To which Lex responds “Wrong. I’m Superman”***this is a scene from last week’s Next in 52*** while holding Natasha up with one hand.
NEXT IN 52: John Henry with his arms cocked back, about to hit Lex with his Steel Hammer while Lex looks on smiling.
Next Weeks cover is Steel knocking the “L” off of Luthor’s Building.