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drunk driving accident of one of his roommates, Clark Kent feels responsible
that he wasn’t able to save his friend from becoming paralyzed. Down in the
dumps, the Boy of Steel tries to take his mind off of things while searching
for a number of planes and boats that have disappeared recently in the Bermuda
Triangle.
But life seems to want to get in the way. Lex Luthor
has escaped- AGAIN! A mysterious young co-ed in a wheelchair literally falls
into Kent’s lap and steals his heat. And a freshman to Metropolis U appears on
Clark’s doorstep, claiming to be from his hometown, desperate to become his
best friend. Aside from a case of hero worship, it turns out Clark has no idea
who this kid is.
This second chapter in the untold years of Superboy’s
life right before becoming Superman was very well done. The story paid an
excellent tribute to the golden age of comics with the appearance of Lori
Lemaris. Also, the scripting is superb when it comes to Clark Kent interacting
with his roommates and classmates around campus. What is annoying is Superboy’s
self-deprecating inside voice. I like my Superboy/man to be confident. I guess
it’s needing in order for the super hero to eventually grow up but I just don’t
prefer a whiny and uneasy Clark Kent. I think that’s why I liked it when after
the Crisis, DC brought back the Kents instead of having them die right after
Clark graduates high school.
True, Clark has his moments of self-doubt in the
Post-Crisis comics. But, he’s got Ma and Pa Kent to help center him. That sort
of sage advice is sorely lacking for Superboy in this series.
Aside from that, the series is pretty good and it’s
growing into a hidden treasure in my vast comic book collection.
Worth Consuming.
Rating: 8 out of 10 stars.
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