With the citizens of Metropolis distrusting aliens, the dying Mon-El debates how to spend his last days on earth.  However, Mon-El is not even in this issue.  Rather, writer James Robinson showcases a few stories snippets from various heroes that roam the streets of Metropolis.

As revealed last issue, Atlas, who has betrayed Steel, has now infiltrated his high-tech home.  Artist Pere Perez expertly delivers an awesome fight scene.  Words drift to the background as the combat between these titans speaks for itself.  The Guardian gathers his corps of science cops as he prepares to defend Superman’s beloved city.  The connection between Green Lantern Daxam and Mon-El is explored, as this should be an interesting plot point in the future.

Some of the vignettes are weak and scream filler.  The villain, Parasite, makes his presence known and should be lingering around for the next issue.

This is a satisfying installment to an earth-less Superman.  Still, I can’t wait for his return.

3 out of 5