JLA: Age of Wonder #1
In the late 1800s, a new era dawns with the rise of science and wonder, embodied by Clark Kent—known as the Superman—whose powers inspire a wave of heroism and Kryptonian innovation. As he navigates a world shaped by progress, his romance with reporter Lois Lane and rivalry with Lex Luthor grow amid the shadows of unrest, including a tragic bombing that claims Bruce Wayne’s parents. With the future of this "Age of Wonder" at stake, a dangerous alliance between Lex Luthor and Green Lantern threatens to unravel everything Clark has built. Written by Adisakdi Tantimedh and illustrated by Galen Showman and P. Craig Russell, with colors by Dave McCaig and lettering by Bob Lappan, the cover by Galen Showman captures the era’s electric promise and peril.
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The late 1800s begins an age of discovery, commerce, and science. In the midst of this is Clark Kent, using his powers as "the Superman". Through him, other heroes are created, and Kryptonian science is examined for the betterment of mankind. Clark loves reporter Lois Lane and has a rivalry with Lex Luthor. Not everyone benefits from this "Age of Wonder", including disenfranchised factory workers. One creates a bomb that nearly destroys a building and kills some bystanders, including Bruce Wayne's parents. Then, Lex and Green Lantern conspire to eliminate Clark, who is too idealistic for them.
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