Milestone Compendium #2

"Static Needs a New Pair of Shoes" delivers a sharp, surreal twist on dimensional travel in a Milestone Compendium standout, spotlighting postal worker Fred Bentson’s mysterious sleepwalking between realities—specifically, the world of Superman’s Metropolis. Written by Dwayne McDuffie and illustrated by Denys Cowan, J. J. Birch, and a stellar team of inkers, colorists, and letterers, the story follows Hardware as he reluctantly joins Fred on a trip that turns dangerous when they confront scavengers in a gritty, unfamiliar Metropolis. The moment takes a chilling turn when Hardware sees Steel’s reflection in a shattered mirror—only to wake back home, leaving Alva eager to exploit the next crossover. Cover by Denys Cowan and John Floyd captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tone.