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... _Superboy_ #60-65 (which features the return of the Zero Hour Superboy and has the Kid learn Superman's secret identity). Also of note is _Superboy_ #59, where Superman has the Kid visit Krypton via virtual reality and gives him the Kryptonian name of Kon-El (both an obvious anagram of klone and a nod to the Silver Age Superboy's friend, Mon-el). Superboy has been a popular addition to the Superman cast and is currently featured in two series, _Superboy_ and _Young Justice_, as well as having frequent appearances as a member of Team Superman and guest stints in other comics from time to time. If you haven't been a regular reader of Superboy's - ...

... y murdering a District Attorney on live television. Ambush Bug is far funnier when he decides to become a hero, which he does in _DC Comics Presents_ #59, co-starring the Legion of Substitute Heroes. Giffen does story and breakdowns with additional dialogue by Paul Levitz and finishes by Kurt Schaffenberger. Actually, the art is a real treat here -- the issue is dedicated to Joe Shuster and the art has a great Shuster-looking Superman, while still showing Schaffenberger's distinctive style. In the story, the Bug tugs on Superman's cape and accidentally gets towed along into the 30th Century. With everyone reliable away, Superman has the Subs put ...

... never the Legion entered the time stream, the Trapper diverted them into his Pocket Universe. Superman visited the Pocket Universe in _Action Comics_ #591, where he noted that Superboy's Smallville was "an idealized version of a typical small town." Superman's role in the battle against the Time Trapper was limited and he returned to his Earth at the urging of the Legionnaires, who told him, "You belong to the 20th Century, Superman. There is still too much for you to do there to make our time possible!" Superman was to return to the Pocket Universe's Earth one more time in a three part story arc called "The Supergirl Saga" that ran in _Superman ...

... ent trips into the time stream, Superboy has been coerced by the Time Trapper into taking theatrical villain speech lessons. Finally, _Action Comics_ #591 (featuring a great cover of Superboy attacking Superman in the skies of Smallville) provides an explanation for the strange events that have been going on. Superboy carts off his four frozen former friends. Superman, left behind, finds himself able to move and takes off in pursuit. Superboy, faster and more powerful than Superman, enters the time stream under his own power, and Superman's only hope of following is to grab Superboy's boot and be carried along -- until Superman loses his grip an ...

... dent and its consequences. Jurgens conveys the depth of emotions well, and yet leaves the reader with a strong, life-affirming message. In _Superman_ #59, Jurgens deals with how Clark's relationship with his fiancee is affected by his obligations as Superman. The first half of the issue illustrates these difficulties as Clark continually has to interrupt conversations with Lois to deal with criminals. Later, Clark as Superman flies Lois to Mt. Fuji for a private, uninterrupted discussion. When Lois asks why Clark has to be Superman, he replies, "Because no one else can." The issue ends with excerpts from the Daily Planet, including a column by L ...

... _____ T H E K R Y P T O N I A N C Y B E R N E T _______________________________________________ http://www.ms.uky.edu/~sykes/kc Issue #59 -- Late February 1999 __________________________________________ CONTENTS -------- Section 1: Superscripts: Notes from the Editor(s) The Wish List In a guest editorial, Jon Knutson gets an early start on his Christmas list, highlighting projects and products he'd like to see from DC. Ratings At A Glance Titles Shipped January 1999 The KC Newsroom Meet Josh Elder, the newsroom's new keeper; DC announces the new line-up of creators for the Superman titles; Kevin Smith casts his Superman movie; ne ...

... y Derek Jackson Superman: The Man of Steel #86, by Mike Smith Superman #142, by Thomas Deja Section 5: New Comic Reviews Super-Family Titles Superboy #59, by Rene' Gobeyn Supergirl #29, by Thomas Deja Superman Adventures #28, by Cory Strode Team Titles JLA #26, by Anatole Wilson Section 6: New Comic Reviews Team Titles (cont) Young Justice #5, by Gary Robinson Miniseries The Kingdom #1, by Jeff Sykes The Kingdom #2, by Jeff Sykes Section 7: New Comic Reviews Miniseries (cont) Superman: The Doomsday Wars #3, by Gary Robinson Superman & Batman: Generations #2, by Anatole Wilson Specials and Guest Appearances LotDCU: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1, b ...

... d Lois enough that a gossip columnist eventually gave her the nickname of "Superman's Girlfriend," and the sobriquet spread around Metropolis (ACTION #594, Nov 87; ACTION #600, May 88). Though Lois admittedly became romantically attracted to Superman, he rarely showed much interest in her. When Lois visited Smallville after the Manhunters/Millennium affair, Clark's parents made the startling revelation that they had raised Superman as a foster brother to Clark. Lois was stunned and felt betrayed by both men, especially since Superman had recently talked down his friendship with Clark by saying, "Kent and I have a ... working relationship." T ...

... sit Smallville, Lana made the self-sacrifice of patching up things between Lois and Clark by explaining to Lois, "Clark is in love with you." (ACTION #597, Feb 88) Clark helped Lana get back to normalcy in Smallville, and she has now come to terms with her relationship with Clark. Lana now joins the Kents as a close friend whom Clark can approach for solace. Moreover, she eventually fell in love with and married Pete Ross (ACTION #700, June 94). Lost Loves from the Lost Years During the first few years after he left Smallville, Clark traveled the globe. While in Europe, he met the French journalist Simone DeNeige. She not only taught Clark about ...

... s Rodier Cover by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier Superman and Burton Thompson recapture the monsters, Brawl resurfaces 32 - SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #59, "Prey" Story by Louise Simonson Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke Superman interrupts Lois and the SCU's attempt to capture Doc Parasite 33 - SUPERMAN #115, "Love hurts" Story by Dan Jurgens Art and Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein Misa tries to mind-control Superman, Lois leaves the country 34 - ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #538, "Fatal Obsession" Written by Karl Kesel Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen and Jose Marzan, Jr. Jimmy's ex-girlfriend tries to make Superman love her, Perr ...