Supergirl & The Legion of Superheroes #16

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciller: Barry Kitson
Inker: Mick Gray
Colorist: Nathan Eyring


Once a rebellious uprising of super powered teens, the Legion of Superheroes has finally been granted funding and legitimacy by The United Planets. This doesn’t sit well with everyone, including members of the Legion itself. While the Legion discusses its future and constructs a new headquarters a destructive object is hurtling through space, heading directly for Earth. Where does Supergirl fit in to all this? And how will the Legion react to her devastating revelation, one that could shake the universe to its core?

Man, I’d honestly like to be fan of this book. But I’m not and I don’t think I ever will be. Every time I read it I just… I don’t care. It’s one of those books that just don’t seem to matter. It’s nothing new and it’s nothing different, just another iteration of the Legion of Superheroes. What is this, like, their billionth reboot? I like Mark Waid, and sometimes I like Barry Kitson (though it really depends on the project) but what they’re doing with Legion doesn’t peak my interest in the slightest.

Honestly, I was a much bigger fan of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s run on the book, which took place just before this latest reboot. That probably has something to do with my lack of interest in the Legion’s current adventures. There was something about DnA’s take on the book, the sense of danger that seemed to lurk around every corner, the fact that anything could happen at any moment, the actual futuristic feel of the book. Man, I miss that book.

Anyway, if you’re already a fan of LSH, then I’m sure this issue will be oodles of fun for you, especially with the introduction of Supergirl as the latest member of the team. If you’re not a regular reader of the title then this is actually a pretty good jumping on point as it lays out what this world is like, who these kids are and sends them off in a new direction. Me, I’ll just sit over here and read Legion Lost. Poor, poor Monstress.
 

Special thanks go out to Jeremy Shorr, owner of Titan Comics for allowing us to use his advance preview books for review purposes.

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