(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) Brent Eric Anderson (CA) Alex Ross
Our 50th issue begins a special new story: Michael Tenicek lost his wife, years ago, to a chronal cataclysm. But he's not the only one in Astro City whose life has been upended by life among the superheroes. Today, we'll meet others, learn their stories and see how Michael-and friends-cope with their trauma. A sequel to the Eisner-nominated "The Nearness of You," considered by many to be ASTRO CITY's best story ever. RATED T
(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) John Paul Leon (CA) John Paul Leon
In a world where Batman is only a comic book character, young Bruce Wainwright is starting to feel a surprising strength and power grow inside him...and after years of mourning the loss of his parents, that power feels good--intoxicating, even! The question is, to what use will he put it? RATED T+