About Heroes

Author: Geoff Johns
Penciler: Dale Eaglesham
Inkers: Ruy Jose & Rooney Ramos
Colors: Jeremy Cox

And here I was just talking about the books I look forward to every month in my Blade of the Immortal review. As soon as I open this book I am reminded of why I enjoy it so much. The story and the art just remind me of those Eclipso and the Shadow Fighters days, that were ohh so bad, but so damn good at the same time. Johns has taken a C-list character and turned him into a potential Bad-Ass. Citizen Steel baby!

With the Lighting Saga over now; Nathan Heywood finally awakens from his three week coma. Just in time for the book to focus on him. Hank Heywood's (Commander Steel) grandson is really wrapped up in his misfortune to see that he is the true heir of the Commander Steel legacy. Nate finds his body transformed into organic steel and with the help of Mr. Terrific and Dr. Midnight is able to control the over abundance of power that comes with his new body. There were also some nice moments between Superman and Starman talking about the whole Lighting Saga and what Thom's purpose is here in this timeline. Of course Thom is still talking crazy, but I think you can try to decipher between the lines.

Eaglesham has really tightened his pencils for this series. From just quiet sit down moments to explosive battles against the American Supremacist Party he really outdid himself in some of these panels. However, some of the panels seemed rushed, particularly the sequences involving Power Girl's funbags. Sometimes they look as lopsided as Ms. Marvel's Gazongas . There is hope for Nate by the end of the issue; we find him believing in himself again in a very touching moment. No gripes other than some tits and not enough Mr. Terrific (yeah I know he's not part of the team) and Dr. Midnight. A-