Case In Point: This issue not only shows us the fate of Michael Holt following Mister Terrific #8 but it also introduces us to Terry Sloan - a.k.a. the original Golden Age Mister Terrific. Shockingly, he seems to have been expecting Michael Holt. And, even more shockingly, his intentions seem to be less than benevolent.
Cliche as it may be to say this, "Everything old is new again". Robinson may be utilizing the same names and gimmicks as he did his classic Golden Age miniseries but the devil is in the details. Jay Garrick is still the hero known as The Flash but the whys and wherefores are completely different. Originally, Jay Garrick gained his super-speed through an ill-defined college chemistry experiment involving "hard water". This time, with a tip of the hat to Grant Morrison's theories that modern day superheroes fill the void left by tales of heroes and gods, Jay Garrick is literally elevated to the status of a living god by a dying Mercury.
And speaking of big changes, I am going to address the elephant in the room. Yes, Alan Scott - the man who will be Green Lantern - is revealed to be gay in this issue. And no, it's not really a big deal. Nor should it be. His sexuality has about as much bearing on this issue as whether or not he is left-handed. There is no big sex scene. No shocking revelation. Just one kiss and a hug. That's it.
As always, Nicola Scott's artwork is excellent. I've been a fan of her work for a while now and she's one of the few artists who can get me to buy a book regardless of the writer or the characters involved. You can only imagine how overjoyed I was when I found out she'd be the monthly artist on this, a title I was looking forward to since it was announced. I don't think I need to say anything more about her art, other than to point to the above scans and say again that you should all be reading this book.
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