Written by Karl Kesel & Jerry Ordway
Art by Steve Yeowell; Denis Rodier; Glenn Whitmore; Digital Chameleon; & Albert De Guzman
Cover Art by Tom Grummett
SUMMARY:
Published for June 1998 by DC Comics, it’s a Silver Age homage taken from Kal-El’s diary entitled “Another Typical Day.” In the Atlantic Ocean, with the U.S. Navy’s help, Superman plays charity ‘super-baseball’ with his cousin, Supergirl, who is an outfielder in space; Steel, who is second baseman at Mount Everest; third baseman Superboy in Paris; and a robot Superman at the Daily Planet home plate. Playing with Krypto afterwards, Superman and Lois discover that Jimmy has mutated into an alien. While babysitting the alien Jimmy, Lois declines Clark’s offer for a date. Oddly enough, Jimmy’s ‘alien’ touch transforms the satellite-like baseball into pure gold.
At Metropolis’ new tourist attraction, Krypton Park, Lois talks with her sister, Lucy, re: their prospective romances. Superman deduces a rigged volcanic eruption was Lex Luthor’s ‘golden goose’ ruse to abduct Jimmy. Superman & Lois bicker over a ‘super-marriage proposal.’ All is resolved with an appropriately wacky Silver Age twist ending.
REVIEW:
As a kid-friendly homage to DC’s Silver Age Superman storytelling, this nostalgic issue proves a welcome gem. Bolstered by artwork reminiscent of Superman’s 1950’s incarnation, writers Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway ensure that fans of all ages can appreciate this ‘super-adventure.’ Drawn from his own childhood, Tom Grummett’s cover image adds a wonderful personal touch.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The single-page “Watch This Space” column honors late writer-editor Archie Goodwin. There is also a two-page “Kryptograms” letters-and-answers column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
