In addition to getting the Infinite Frontier limited series I also decided to pick up a couple other interesting looking mini's from DC. First up is Superman and the Authority a four issue mini featuring two of my personal favourites, though the Authority promises to be different to the one we all know or at least the one I do.
Starting with a promise to President Kennedy in 1963 this Superman isn't the one I'm familiar with either. He's lost his cape by the time he picks up his necessary ally in the form of Manchester Black who is a bit of toerag as we all know.
There's a major threat to Earth and Superman isn't as powerful as he used to be. There are other familiar threats waiting in the background but where Grant Morrisson is setting all this remains a a bit of a mystery to me since there's a lot of recent DC stories and continuity changes I remain unfamiliar with. Did I enjoy the story? Yes. I found it intriguing and want more to see how this all pans out.
Next up however was a much more straightforward story..... sort of in the form of Booster Gold coming to the rescue of the Justice League who have bee captured by some unfamiliar allies. Despite all his 25th Century technology Booster is having difficulties and needs help. Enter a reluctant Blue Beetle ad the Blue and Gold team are born.
Ted and Booster succeed in freeing the JLA and the allies depart to wherever the came from. WE will be hearing from them again rest assured. Meanwhile despite being thankful the Justice league are only prepared to offer Blue Beetle membership so he refuses and sticks with his buddy.
Towards the end a mystery will be revealed and these two are going to have the fight of their lives. Seve more issues...will the two survive. Heck will the Earth?
Ratings:
Superman & the Authority: 4.5 Stars
Blue and Gold: 4 Stars
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