When
a raging fight between Superman and Brainiac knocks down the United Nations
building….when Batman's brought up on child endangerment charges…when Wonder
Woman misplaces her lasso at a jewelry show…when Lobo shows up on Earth and
does pretty much anything…you read about it in the "DCU DIGEST"!
50 cents April 1998
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WHERE ARE THEY, WHEN YOU REALLY NEED THEM?
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By Ron Troupe
Gotham City -You see them almost everyday. Next time you are outside,
just look up in the sky and you will probably see someone flying overhead.
They are commonly referred to as meta-humans, some come from our planet,
others are the survivors of lost worlds. But the name which most people
call them is "Super-Heroes!"
The name itself, implies how important they are to us. Imagine trying to
live up to the name of SUPER HERO. Imagine the pressure people like
Superman, and Wonder Woman feel everyday of their lives. There's is
sometimes a thankless job, constantly saving people from death and
destruction. But what do they do when they might find themselves in a
situation, where they are powerless. No matter they do, in their mind it
isn't good enough, or they are just powerless to stop the evils going on
around them.
Recently, 3 giant beings, known as the "Millennium Guard" appeared on
Earth, and several of the cities were destroyed before Earth's heroes were
finally able to save the day. Most of the world's attention has been
focused on that horrible situation, but what about the people of Gotham
City? How many of the world's population even knows what is going on in
Gotham right now, and over the last week?
One week ago, an earthquake registering 7.6 on the Richter Scale leveled
much of Gotham City, and the surrounding area. The question I submit to
you the reader, what are heroes like Superman to do? They are powerless
against it, and Gotham's self appointed guardian is the mysterious figure
known only as the Batman. Surely he didn't have the power to stop an
Earthquake.
Many of our heroes have helped with the relief efforts, and the rebuilding
of Gotham City has already begun. But it bothers this reporter to hear
some of the people affected by the earthquake to ask the question, "Why did
this happen, and why didn't you stop it?"
What are our heroes to say? To many people, super-heroes can do anything,
after all they have saved our world time and time again. So why should an
earthquake be any different?
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Many people don't realizethat many of
heroes are like us in many ways.
Sure they might have superstrength, the
ability to fly, etc… they still have feelings and emotions just like anyone
else. No matter how hard they try, no matter how fast they fly, they can't
be everywhere at once, they can't save everyone that needs saving, and they
can't do everything that they would like to do.
The Earthquake that rocked Gotham City, has left over 10,000 dead, and is a
terrible tragedy, but PLEASE remember, it's no one's fault. Our heroes
couldn't have done anything to prevent it. They are still my heroes, and
always will be. If you ever get the chance to meet one, just say thanks,
and let them know that everything they do is appreciated.
Super-heroes are a privilege, not a right. They are trying to help us, and
I for one are glad that they are around.
Donations can be sent to the Gotham City Earthquake Relief Fund, care of
Waynecorp, Gotham City.
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RED AND BLUE FOREVER
By Lois Lane
Metropolis -
A familiar site to the eyes of the world has seen yesterday
patrolling the skies of Metropolis. Superman, has indeed returned better
than ever. Seen sporting his famous red, yellow, and blue costume, complete
with cape, he appeared to rescue an Army transport flying home to
Metropolis, and he saved this reporter's life and the lives of many others,
once again.
Over the past year, Superman has undergone many fantastic changes, first
to his electric-based powers being held together only by a containment
suit, and more recently split into two beings of energy, one Red and one
Blue. With that all behind him he was back into action without missing a
step; after saving the plane he was off to save another life.
This time it was billionaire industrialist Lex Luthor's daughter, Lena.
The Daily Planet received the first photo of the young heiress only
days ago. She was kidnapped by the mysterious Bizarro Superman. Following
a series of clues, and with the aid of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit,
Lena Luthor was returned to her father with no harm done.
Metropolis once again owes his thanks to Superman, and so does Lex Luthor.
The same one who has been vocal in his beliefs about Superman,
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often
stating that Metropolis would be better off without him. This
reporter wonders if Luthor's opinion remains the same today, after having
his daughter returned to him by the very man he has opposed.
Superman is indeed back, and looking out for the citizens of Metropolis
once again. So when you look to the sky and wonder is that a bird, or a
plane? It's Superman! The one and only.
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This article is © 1998 Ed Dillon
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