52 #25 Cover

Last week in 52: The new JLA, consisting of a new Firestorm, Super-Chief, Bulleteer, Firehawk and Ambush Bug, contact Green Arrow and ask him to join their team, but with little luck.  When the team has to go up against an arsenal of villains from different time periods, they discover that evil Skeets is behind the time rift and fail to stop him.  Afterwards, the newfound team disbands.

J’onn J’onzz poses a government official in order to infiltrate Washington’s power structure and steer its players into abolishing Checkmate, all in honor of those superheroes who died in battle, most notably Ted Kord/Blue Beetle.  However, upon abolishing Checkmate, it gets recertified as a U.N. Agency.

At the Great Wall of China, the Black Marvel Family speak with The Great Ten about maintaining peace in the world, but with the Chinese super-team baffled by Black Adam’s change of heart, a growing conflict begins to develop

Amanda Waller asks Atom Smasher to recruit a group of allies in order to soil the Black Marvel Family’s name.

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52 Week 24 Cover

Last week in 52: Intergang takes William Magnus to Oolong Island where all of the missing mad scientists are being confined. Here, he runs into T.O. Morrow who explains to him that that they were sent to the island to help Intergang succeed in their world plans and create the Apokolips.

Meanwhile, Renee Montoya and Charlie find Isis’s younger brother Amon at Intergang’s secret HQs in Yemen. They, along with Isis and Black Adam, destroy the HQ and save Amon. Having been severely tortured and permanently crippled, Black Adam gives him a bit of his power transforming Amon into Osiris, healing his wounds in the process and giving him superpowers. With Isis reunited with her brother, the three decide to bring peace to the world one step at a time.

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52 Week 23 Cover

Last week in 52: Lex thinks that Supernova’s true identity is Superman; he makes clear that he wants to become a superhero to rival him.  However, after given a blood test he realizes that he is incompatible for the metagene therapy.

Meanwhile, Jon Standing Bear visits Metropolis to attend his father’s funeral.  Afterwards, his grandfather tells Jon of his obligation to follow family tradition and become the new Super-Chief.

On the fifth day of Week 22, Lex Luthor celebrates the grand opening of his Business School. Steel makes an appearance at the opening ceremony, intending to speak with Luthor about his niece and his own newfound powers, but another man who took part in the metagene therapy beats him to it.  After the man is taken away, Steel sympathizes with him.

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52 Week 19 Cover

Last week on 52: The Croatoan Society investigates the disappearance of their ally, Tim Trench and asks Ralph Dibny for assistance.  Ralph goes embarks on a quest with the Helm of Fate (the only remaining clue behind Tim Trench’s disappearance) to find out the answers behind the disappearance along with answers about his wife Sue’s death.

In Shiruta, Black Adam and Isis award Vic Sage and Renee Montoya medals for their heroic actions during their wedding.  After a slight misunderstanding between Black Adam and Renee, Vic explains that the real problem at hand is Intergang.
Meanwhile, in Cincinnati, Ohio Booster Gold’s funeral is being held.  Skeets finds a direct ancestor of Booster and asks for his help.

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52 Week 18 Cover

Last week in 52: Lex Luthor’s dream team makes it’s first appearance in battle, but not without conflict from team member, Eliza Harmon.

Starfire, Adam Strange and Animal Man find themselves stranded in space and are attacked by Devilance.  The trio is later saved by the now pious bounty hunter, Lobo.

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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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52 Week 14 cover

Unlike last week, I’ve decided that the best way for me to explain the fine – and ever so important – details of 52, I would review them by issue instead of by volume.  Believe me, this will probably be more enjoyable for any readers looking to find a more elaborate review of the series.  I just love dissecting each issue, so I decided to do myself a favor and try it out.  Like they say: Do what you love.

(I still feel bad that the first 13 issues had to be cramped into one volume.  Maybe I’ll write those issue reviews in the future – but for now, Week 14!)

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