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, 1999
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SUPERMAN OUT OF CONTROL
For the first time ever, a Super-hero is attempting to conquer the world…for its own good.
Superman, generally acknowledged as the planet's greatest super-powered protector, has progressed from a defender of individual liberties to an enforcer of his own moral code. While many have in the past feared that super-vigilantism would be the beginning of such a slippery slope, few expected Superman to be the one to take the plunge.
Many people cheered several weeks earlier when Superman began stepping up his patrols. Certainly many more lives were saved under his newly more-watchful eye. However, the Justice League was uncertain about the change and demanded that he explain himself. They were apparently satisfied with his explanation and his pureness of heart, although in hindsight, this was a great error on their part.
Superman's increased activity even inspired a number of youths to band together as the "Supermen of America" in order to assist him. However, Superman apparently felt that this was not enough, and constructed robots which he would control completely.
These robots became Superman's agents in
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attempting to rid the world of weapons of mass
destruction, an aim that is not unprecedented amongst super-heroes, who tend to be idealistic. Several years ago, Firestorm attempted this, although his focus was apparently on nuclear weapons only, and not on preservation of global order in general. Superman, by contrast, is actively patrolling the world by means of his metallic proxies.
The Justice League is apparently taking action. According to League spokesman Steel, the team has traced Superman's command center to the Antarctic and intends to subdue him there.
Lex Luthor, the multi-billionaire who has had run-ins with Superman over the past ten years, has stated publicly that this is the reason he has always distructed Superman, and that he intends to find a way to save humanity from its self-appointed "savior." Most analysts doubt the purity of Luthor's motives, but admit that Superman's new authoritarian tendencies mean trouble.
"If the Justice League fails to rein him in, who else can stand up to him?" Luthor said during his press conference. "Or worse, what if he convinces them that he's right? Then what becomes of us true humans?"
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MIRACLE BABY
DRAWS
HUGE CROWDS
Happy Harbor, RI -Crowds of pilgrims have descended upon Happy Harbor General Hospital in the past week to see the baby that was found by Young Justice after a battle against what they describe only as a "genie." Bystanders claimed that the baby, whose parentage remains completely unknown, represents a miracle and have spread word far and wide.
The Red Tornado, who acts as the spokes-android for the team of teenagers, has refused comment on the nature and origins of the child. It is believed that the Tornado and Young Justice have greater knowledge of this, but this can not be independently confirmed.
Hospital officials have said that physiologically, the baby is a completely normal human being, with no specific distinguishing features. If no one comes to claim the baby, the baby will be handed over to the state, which will try to arrange for an adoption.
There are apparently no shortage of potential parents. Many pilgrims have stated that they would feel privileged to be allowed to raise the "miracle child," although some have demanded that the baby be handed over to the church. Local clergy have steadfastly refused to comment on the meaning of the child's sudden appearance, saying only that more proof is needed before it can be officially acknowledged as a miracle.
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BLUE BEETLE
CONSIDERING COMEBACK
The Blue Beetle, former member of the Justice League, is rumored to be considering a comeback in the super-hero business. While not officially retired, his removal from the Justice League roster has led to long periods of inaction. The rumors say he is hoping to raise his public profile as part of a group, possibly including former Justice League teammate Captain Atom.
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TODAY IN
THE DAILY PLANET:
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NATION:
Clinton to speak out on Superman issue tonight
WORLD:
Serbians rumored to be employing former Soviet super-heroes
POLITICS:
Gore claims to have invented responsometer
BUSINESS
Lexcorp eying Wayne Chemicals
ENTERTAINMENT
Former All-Star Squadron members applaud good Oscar showing for "Life is Beautiful" and "Saving Private Ryan"
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All characters are ™ DC Comics
All scanned artwork is ™ DC Comics.
This column is © 1999 by Chaim Mattis Keller.
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