52 Week 15 Cover

Last week in 52: Renee Montoya and Vic Sage (The Question) travel to Shiruta, Khandaq, looking for clues regarding Intergang’s possible involvement with the now reformed country.  While investigating, they find a murder scene in the Hni Hnak offices located in Shiruta; however, what they didn’t know was that Intergang was setting them up for suspected murder.  Upon leaving the scene, they are taken into custody by the Khandaq police.

In Metropolis, John Henry Irons (Steel) grieves over his niece’s alliance with Lex Luthor in the Everyman Project, enabling everyday people to gain powers.  He and Doctor Kala Avasti are also hoping to learn more about John’s own newfound powers.

Metal Men creator Doctor William Magnus’ Mercury Man prototype is slowly developing.  He also pays a visit to Professor T.O. Morrow, but finds that he has disappeared from his confined home.

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The first Mark Millar-penned story I completely read was Civil War, which I was critical of even though it was decent enough. However, even as I was reading that I was gaining a deep admiration and love of the author, mainly thanks to my concurrent reading of this story. A lot of friends recommended this book to me, but I knew I had to have it when I spotted it on the shelves, turned it over, and saw a blurb from none other than Kevin Smith. I have a shameless man-crush on Smith, so his ringing endorsement was all the incentive I needed, and I can assure you it was worth it.

Red Son is an Elseworlds tale that poses a question so crystalline, focused, and simple that I can’t fathom how it took so long for it to be asked: what if Superman had been raised in the Soviet Union? Have you stopped reading yet and run to your LCS or bookstore to get a coy of this? Cause if not, you should. Playing almost more like an Elseworlds take on Watchmen than of the Man of Steel, Red Son is easily the finest Superman story I’ve yet read (which, granted, isn’t saying much).

**minor spoilers and more after the break**

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I am not about to present a plot summary or formal review in any sense.  If you are looking for such, then I would advise you read the elaborate review from my fellow writer, Jake Cole.  However, if you are looking for an analysis of the graphic novel, then I encourage you to read further – the meaning behind Watchmen runs deep, so missing little odds and ends is to be expected.  I will occasionally include commentary during the analysis.

This analysis only begins to deal with the complexities of certain issues and layout.  If I wanted to explain everything that was on my mind, I’d be writing a book.  Here’s hoping this will be enough to fill your appetite.

**Spoilers abound**

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