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With Superman due to take back his own book in a few months, I'm valuing every moment we spend with Mon-El before his nigh-inevitable return to the Phantom Zone. Because of this I could do without the Legionnaires popping up all over the place, turning this book into a PS to writer Geoff Johns' Superman and the Legion story of a year or two ago.
The Legionnaires - despite my preference for them sticking to their 31st-century turf - are on good form. It's especially good to see Quislet in his first featured appearance for decades (even if his usual powers aren't on display), while Sensor Girl uses her illusions well - but please God the tweaked uniform turns out to be a mirage, she looks like Drag Queen Projectra.
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James Robinson's Mon-El remains likable, still a little out of touch with the ways of the world, but learning fast. This issue also features a flashback chat in Smallville with Superboy and a scene with girlfriend Billi, but all that amounts to is them agreeing there's no time for anything other than scenes like this.
The art is split into chapters, with Bernard Chang handling the intense Metropolis fight scenes and Javier Pina looking after the pastoral moments. Both capture the required moods, though Pina deserves a special nod for his classically elegant Legion splash. Colourist Blond lends unity with a palate ranging from deep reds for Metropolis battles to pastels for Smallville.
Not an amazing issue, but it does hint at the potential a Tales of Metropolis comic starring Steel, Guardian, the Science Police and - if only - Mon-El could have. Maybe a special, DC?
"Drag Queen Projectra"? Isn't this a BIT cruel considering Mon-el's wretched attempt at a costume and the rest of the Legionnaires Night-Mare Wear?
ReplyDeleteAh, but I slagged off Mon'El's new look when it debuted - I try to be fair with my moaning.
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The Jeckie costume really upsets me, though (well, so much as anything in a comic can, given it's just a comic!), cos it's so very nearly right - so close to a classic, one of my favourite Legion costumes ever. Darn!
Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it.