Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Frank Quitely; Jamie Grant; & Phil Balsman
Cover Art by Frank Quitely & Jamie Grant
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Being Bizarro,” it was released by DC Comics for June 2007. Above a cube-like planet resembling Earth, Superman is attacked by protoplasm-like monsters. In Metropolis, at The Daily Planet’s Christmas party, the same monsters attack revealing themselves as Bizarros that fatally mutate their victims upon physical contact.
Tragically losing a staff member, Lois, Perry, Jimmy, Cat Grant, and Steve Lombard escape from the rooftop aboard The Planet’s blimp. Superman arrives in Metropolis to combat the Bizarro invasion. The medical reason for Lombard’s “immunity” to the Bizarro plague is revealed. In addition to the lethal plague, the Cubeworld is imperiling Earth’s weather and tides. Wishing Lois a ‘Merry Christmas,’ Superman takes Jimmy’s advice re: a counter-attack against the Cubeworld. On Bizarro’s planet, Superman knows his powers are fading fast under red sunlight. Superman & Bizarro encounter the mysterious Zibarro.
REVIEW:
Sporting stellar visuals, All-Star Superman #7 embraces a fresh approach to the Bizarro mythos. Writer Grant Morrison’s unpredictable sci-fi storyline smartly adds some horror elements with a little humor to make a pretty cohesive read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The single-page “DC Nation” column includes a thumbnail cover reveal for All-Star Superman # 8.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
