DC Comics gave Newsarama the scoop on the new Alex Ross covers to Superman #681, Action Comics #871 and Supergirl #35 that combine into the lovely image below. The issues are parts 2-4 of the 9 part saga introducing 100,000 Kryptonians to Earth and vice-versa. The event begins in October with the one-shot Superman: New Krypton Special and will spill over into all Superman family titles.
The man the middle under Krypto in black and gold looks like a likely Nightwing candidate and the costume on the blond woman to his upper left has a distinct Flamebird flavor to it. The women in red and blue to the right of Supergirl seems reminiscent of the old continuity Kristin Wells Superwoman from the future. It’s nice to see the old school characters re-imagined.
I also noticed the guy to the left of Superman in robes similar to the ones shown on the -els in John Byrne’s Man of Steel. But other than that I have no further guesses. Anyone else spot someone familiar in any way shape or form?
Creators have revealed a few things. it’s going to get messy. These are not Kryptonians raised by Ma and Pa kent in rural Kansas. These are full blooded Kryptonians fresh from a Brainiac bottle. There are General Zod’s soldiers who were in Kandor when it was taken. I can’t imagine that this will remain the status quo forever. Earth isn’t big enough for the humans who live here and that many Superpeople.
via Newsarama
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