Book 4 synopsis - Lois Lane, The book starts out with Lois being ask by Perry White, editor and chief of the Daily Planet, to write a article named "Why the world needs a Superman", 5 years after his disappearance. She doesn't want to write the article because she says she has "Moved on", but of course is left with no option but to write it.
 
We find out that the planet that Superman left to investigate 5 years ago appears to be Krypton. Lois flashes back, recalling her memories spent with covering Superman and all the time they spent together. During the 5 years in which he has been away, Lois has "found her Superman" in Richard White, Perry's nephew, nothing is mentioned if they are married or just live together. She has also given birth to a son named Jason, who has grown up in a world without Superman, and is hearing all the buzz and wants to know more about him.

The book ends with Lois completing her assignment by writing an article named "Why the world doesn't need a Superman"

That is it! now go see the Movie!

Last week I gave a brief synopsis of the superman prequel comic books to keep you up to speed for the movie release so without further ado...

Book 3 Synopsis -Lex Luthor. Lex has been in jail for the last 5 years, because his real estate deal has gone bad. Lex purchased all the land in California to the east of the San Andreas fault. His plans, launch missiles to blow up everything to the west of the San Andreas fault causing the coast to sink into the ocean, making the land he owns with trillions.

The problem (according to Lex) is that he told big blue, and later states that revealing his plans to  Superman was a move prompted by his ego and he didn't think Superman could stop him. Which of course he did, and when it was all said and done, Superman put Lex in jail. The book ends with Lex leaving jail with a sickly old woman named Gertrude, she has rescued him.

I don't need to tell you how weak and pointless these books are.  The best criminal mastermind decides to launch missiles at California to create a new coastline and increase his wealth?  

Thanks DC I can hardly wait for the final installment........so I don't have to buy crap like this anymore!

In honor of the first day of summer and my favorite pastime during the hot months, eating ice cream.

I thought it fitting to list this excerpt from an article on ice cream that was printed in the current issue of Midwest Living Magazine. It specifically explains why this happens.

excerpt from "Brain Pain"

"Simply put, the nerves on the roof of your mouth overreact to the freezing food and assume the brain needs heating. So the brain's blood vessels swell causing pain. How do you prevent it? Eat slowly so your mouth has time to warm up between bites, or keep the cold food away from the roof of your mouth."

and there you have it...mystery solved!

which can be found in your local sunday paper.



Not much to show in this pic, very poor rendering online, at usaweekend.com. Suffice it to say that the poster is nice, it includes pictures and autographs of the film stars that are not shown here. I thought it was just ok. I will look for a complete picture that isn't cropping everyone else out of it.

Back from vacation, will be posting more soon, thanks for being patient. While I was in mexico I took a snap of this hand carved wood Cobra. I thought it was pretty cool.

That's right, a prequel to the movie is out now.
It is a 4 part story, with a book being released each week,
concluding June 28th, opening day!

Here is marketing hype from DC Comics...
Produced in conjunction with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and screenwriters Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, four astonishing one-shots bridge the gap between Superman's disappearance and his thrilling return!



Book 1 Synopsis -Krypton to Earth (the origin of Superman). We look in on Jor-el trying to convince the kryptonians their planet will be destroyed and they must leave or perish on the doomed planet. Jor-el's quotes from the movie are included "They are a great people Kal-el, if they wish to be, that is why I have sent them you, my only son."



Book 2 Synopsis - Ma Kent. Its been 5 years since Superman has left , Johnathan has passed away and Martha reflects on the memories of Clark's childhood. We find out the reason why Superman left, "astronomers have discovered a planet in distant space...one that seemingly possesses an atmosphere capable of sustaining life." it appears he left to study this planet. The last panel of the book we see what looks like a comet crash in a field and Martha proclaiming "My boy is home".

I wouldn't call it required reading by any stretch, but if you are looking for something to hold you over the next couple of weeks you may want to pick it up.

Stop back each week (Wed) as I provide a brief Synopsis on the books 3 and 4 as they are released.

Superman is coming June 30th. June 28th!

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