52 #23
In "The Island of Professor Morrow," a mysterious island emerges from the sea, drawing the attention of a curious and unlikely cast of characters. With a surreal, dreamlike tone and striking visuals by J. G. Jones, this issue blends sci-fi intrigue with a touch of the uncanny, all rendered in a stark, stylized aesthetic that makes every panel feel like a page from a forgotten adventure log.
In "The Island of Professor Morrow," Professor Magnus arrives on Oolong Island, drawn into a mysterious gathering of vanished scientists, while the Question, Montoya, Black Adam, and Isis uncover Amon, Whisper, and an enigmatic book—unraveling a puzzle that stretches beyond the island’s shores.
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Reprinted in 52 #2 (2007), 52 #6 (2007), 52: The Covers #[nn] (2007), DC Universe: Origins #[nn] (2010), 52 #2 (2012), The 52 Omnibus #[nn] (2013), 52 #1 (2016), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Premiumband #6 (2017), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Premiumband #7 (2017), Black Adam: Rise and Fall of an Empire #[nn] (2022)
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