The Fourth World Omnibus by Jack Kirby #[nn]
"Jimmy Olsen Superman's Pal Brings Back the Newsboy Legion!" is a standout entry in Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Omnibus, showcasing the writer-artist’s signature blend of cosmic drama and heroic grit. In this issue, Mister Miracle and Big Barda face escalating threats from Virman Vundabar and Granny Goodness, with help from Orion and Lightray, as Highfather makes a dramatic appearance to unite Scott and Barda in marriage—just as Darkseid’s shadow looms over the battlefield. Kirby’s dynamic art, refined by Mike Royer’s inks, brings the chaos and grandeur of New Genesis to life, all on a cover by Kirby and Royer that captures the epic scale of the moment.
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Scott and Barda begin this issue by attempting yet another super escape when Shilo and Oberon are kidnapped and Mister Miracle and Big Barda are attacked by Virman Vundabar. Mister Miracle and Big Barda escape Vundabar's attack and confront him directly only to be rendered helpless by Granny Goodness and Kanto's gravity beam. With the assistance of Orion and Lightray, Mister Miracle and his friends escape another deadly trap. Afterwards, Highfather descends to the battlefield to marry Scott and Barda despite the guest appearance of Darkseid.
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