Art of the Day: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Artwork: Harley Quinn issue #30 variant cover by Amanda Conner, ink by Dave Johnson and color by Alex Sinclair

Art of the Day: Green Lantern (John Stewart)

Artwork: Green Lantern Corps. issue #18 cover by Juan Jose Ryp with color by Gabe Eltaeb

Poison Ivy Week: Confession: Poison Ivy and the Birds of Prey

I'm starting this Poison Ivy week with a Confession. Are you ready for it? Well, here it goes, I hated Poison Ivy being a member of the Birds of Prey during the New 52. That seemed so out of character with her being placed in a team book especially since she really doesn't like people that much, with the exception of Harley Quinn (her love) and to some extent Catwoman (her some what friend). With her not exactly being a people person, having Ivy try and work with all those different heroes didn't turn out too well especially since she ended up trying to force the team to help her stop several companies she felt were destroying the environment.

Dr. Pamela Isley is smart, powerful and perfectly happy being solitary, it's how she thrives. I still feel like it was a mistake making Ivy a member of the Birds of Prey because with her strong desire to protect nature and the environment at the cost of everything else, I did not see it meshing well with the motivation of the team. Although, Poison Ivy might not be the villain she once was, there is no way I see her adhering to all the rules that come with being a hero.

Even though, I need to finish reading the New 52 Birds of Prey, I still think Ivy should not have been a member of the team.

Birds of Prey issue #11 cover by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau

Art of the Day: Nightwing

Artwork: Nightwing by Rod Reis

Book Review: Batgirl vol #2 (New 52)

Book: Batgirl volume #2: Knightfall Descends (issues #7-13 and #0) by Gail Simone

Illustrations by Ardian Syaf (#7-9, #11-12), Alitha Martinez (#7-8 and #10), Vicente Cifuentes (#8) and Ed Benes (#0 and #13)

Inks by Vicente Cifuentes (#7-12), Alitha Martinez (#8) and Ed Benes (#0 and #13), Color by Ulises Arreola (#7-13 and #0) and Letters by Dave Sharpe (#7-13 and #0)

Edition: Single Print Issues

Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Review:

In this volume, Barbara Gordon was dealing with insecurities and guilt over her recovery which at times was making it difficult for her to be effective as Batgirl. She was also still dealing with the realization that her mother (who is also named Barbara) has returned after she had left so many years ago. Barbara did receive a reality check from her friend and fellow superhero Black Canary about dealing with her issues.

And when she wasn't sorting out those internal issues, she was dealing with an array of deadly villains. First was Grotesque, a thief and murderer who only wants to steal the best things. While Batgirl was trying to stop him, she realized one of his henchmen was someone from her past. He was one of the guys who was there when the Joker had shot her (in The Killing Joke story).

Next she went toe to toe against one of the Court of Owls' assassins who was setting off bombs throughout Gotham City.

Last, she found herself dealing with Knightfall and her henchmen the Disgraced, together they are a dangerous group of vigilantes who plan to clean up Gotham City by killing all the criminals and anyone else who get in their way. She got some unexpected help from Batwoman and Police Detective Melody McKenna. Lois Lane also had a small yet interesting cameo in this story.

Throughout many of these issues, Barbara was unaware her younger brother James had escaped from Arkham Asylum and was focusing his obsession on her and Batgirl. Sometimes I get the feeling that he knows that Barbara is Batgirl. Regardless, he's certainly up to something. James has been using Barbara's roommate Alysia as a way to subtly insinuate himself into Barbara's life without her knowing it. So far he seems to be trying to attempt some sort of mind game possible as a way to dredge up old memories. He's also working with the leader of Knightfall perhaps as a way to get rid of Batgirl or to possibly gather more information.   

Issue #0 is yet another retelling of how Barbara Gordon became Batgirl and in what continues to be a New 52 norm the story continues to draw attention to The Killing Joke.

This was better than the first volume, I found the writing to be stronger and the stories flowed better. And unlike the first volume, Barbara actually had a personality. The one thing that has stayed consistent between both volumes is the illustrations which continue to be good.

Although I enjoyed this more than the first volume it still continues to be dark, grim and depressing. I never understood why the New 52 reboot was nothing but doom and gloom. And another issue I had was that the first two volumes (so far) can't seem to stop focusing on The Joker's attack on Barbara (from The Killing Joke). DC Comics went out of their way to reverse Barbara's paralysis and get her out of her wheelchair that it makes no sense why her attack keeps coming up. Throughout these issues (and the ones in the 1st volume) the subject is just so in your face making it impossible for the reader to ever forget the attack. Even the cliffhanger at the end of issue #13 makes yet another connection to it.

I'm interested in reading the next volume but I don't understand why The Joker's attack continues to be so heavily alluded to.

Currently Reading: Batgirl vol #2 (New 52) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

I can't believe it's been four years since I read the first volume of the New 52 Batgirl series. Due to reading so many Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) books, I had gotten a bit behind with my own books which is why I decided to cut back on reading and requesting ARCs. With that said, I can't wait to start reading vol #2, it's most likely still as grim and dark as the first volume but I'm looking forward to reading it.

As for the second book I'm reading, I figure it's never too late to read a classic. I've watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but I've never read the book both movies were based on.

Book: Batgirl volume #2: Knightfall Descends (issues #7-13 and #0) by Gail Simone

Illustrations by Ardian Syaf (#7-9, #11-12), Alitha Martinez (#7-8 and #10), Vicente Cifuentes (#8) and Ed Benes (#0 and #13)

Inks by Vicente Cifuentes (#7-12), Alitha Martinez (#8) and Ed Benes (#0 and #13), Color by Ulises Arreola (#7-13 and #0) and Letters by Dave Sharpe (#7-13 and #0)

Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

Batgirl Barbara Gordon faces foe after foe now that she's back in the role of Batgirl. A deadly new gentleman killer, Grotesque, stalks the streets of Gotham City; The Court of Owls sets its sight on her father Commissioner Gordon; and an innocent woman sentenced to Arkham emerges more dangerous than the inmates she was locked up with!

Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket book #1) by Roald Dahl with illustrations by Quentin Blake

Edition: Paperback

Description:

Willy Wonka's Famous Chocolate Factory is Opening at Last!

But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!

Book Review: Worlds' Finest vol #2 (New 52)

Book: Worlds' Finest volume #2: Hunt and Be Hunted (issues #6-12) by Paul Levitz

Cover Art by Ryan Sook

Illustrations and Ink by Kevin Maguire, George Perez, Sandra Hope Cafu, Cliff Richards, Yildiray Cinar, Phil Jimenez, Ken Lashley, Barry Kitson, Robson Rocha, Wayne Faucher, Geraldo Borges and JP Mayer

Color by Rosemary Cheetham, Hi-Fi and Matt Yackey

Letters by Carlos M. Mangual and Dezi Sienty

Edition: Trade Paperback

Currently Reading: Double Vision and Worlds' Finest vol #2 (New 52)

The last time I reviewed a Middle Grade book was back in February. I did start reading a couple since then but I didn't finish them because I was experiencing a bit of a Middle Grade reading slump but I'm totally over that and ready to start reading Double Vision. It's written by actresses and twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry, this seems like it will be interesting with twin sisters Cassie and Catlyn having psychic abilities.

I can't believe it's been a year since I read Worlds' Finest vol #1 especially since it was actually a pretty good read. The first volume is one of those rare New 52 books that is worth reading and hopefully this second one will be as well.

Book: Double Vision (Twintuition book #1) by Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry

Cover Art by Annabelle Métayer

Edition: Hardcover

Description:

Cassie and Caitlyn Waters may be identical twins, but everything else about them is completely different. The only thing they can agree on is that neither of them is happy that they have to move to middle-of-nowhere Aura, Texas. Caitlyn tries to put a positive spin on getting a fresh start, but Cassie's busy plotting how to convince their mom they should move back to the big city as quickly as possible.

But being the new kids isn't their only challenge. As the girls' birthday nears, they start experiencing strange visions -- and what they see starts coming true! Caitlyn and Cassie first use this new sight for their own fun, but when they each see something serious, the twins must work together to change the future before it can happen.

Book: Worlds' Finest volume #2: Hunt and Be Hunted (issues #6-12) by Paul Levitz

Cover Art by Ryan Sook

Illustrations and Ink by Kevin Maguire, George Perez, Sandra Hope Cafu, Cliff Richards, Yildiray Cinar, Phil Jimenez, Ken Lashley, Barry Kitson, Robson Rocha, Wayne Faucher, Geraldo Borges and JP Mayer

Color by Rosemary Cheetham, Hi-Fi and Matt Yackey

Letters by Carlos M. Mangual and Dezi Sienty

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

Power Girl and Huntress are heroes from another world, stranded in ours and doing their best to make a difference as they search for a way home. But when Huntress suddenly finds herself with a massive price on her head and Power Girl's company finds itself the target of corporate raiders with out-of-this-world weaponry, the Huntress becomes the hunted and Power Girl finds herself overpowered!

Now, Huntress must team up with her not-quite-brother, Damian Wayne -- a.k.a. Robin -- to find out who's been gunning for both her and Batman. Meanwhile, Power Girl must solve the mystery of Michael Holt, her former boyfriend who seemed to disappear and now is suddenly back on the scene, only to try to take her down.

Can the Worlds' Finest team-up survive on a strange Earth when everyone seems to be out to destroy them?

Fashion Meets Comics: Batgirl T-Shirt

The New 52 may not be my favorite era of DC Comics but one thing I did like was the new suit that was designed for Barbara Gordon's Batgirl. It reminded me of the suit she wore on The New Batman Adventures animated series.

I like that the shirt is turquoise (one of my favorite colors), I wonder if it's as bright and colorful as it appears in the picture. I wouldn't mind getting this, I think it would look great for the summer.

Batgirl "Flying with Bats" Juniors T-Shirt                        $24.95                       WB Shop (wbshop.com)

Art of the Day: Poison Ivy and the Birds of Prey (New 52)

Artwork: Birds of Prey issue #11 cover by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau

Currently Reading: Superboy vol #4 (New 52)

One of my reading goals for the month is to finish the New 52 Superboy series. There are only two volumes left for me to read, this one and volume #5. I enjoyed reading the first four volumes, let's see if these last two will be just as good or hopefully better.

Book: Superboy volume #4: Blood and Steel (issues #20-27) by Justin Jordan (#20-25), issue #25: plot by Scott Lobdell (dialogue by Justin Jordan, Michael Alan Nelson and Scott Lobdell) and Marv Wolfman (#26-27)

Illustration by R.B. Silva (#20-21), Rob Lean (#20), Kenneth Rocafort (#20), Chriscross (#20), Edgar Salazar (#21), Gui Balbi (#22), Robson Rocha (#23-24), Marcus To (#23), Ed Benes (#25) and Andres Guinaldo (#26-27)

Ink by Rob Lean (#21), Denis Frietas (#21), Marlo Alquiza (#22-23), Don Ho (#22), Marcus To (#23), Dan Green (#24) and Mark Irwin (#26-27)

Colors by Richard and Tanya Horie (#20-25, 27), Pete Pantazis (#23), Javier Mena (#26)

Letters by Travis Lanham


Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

The Teen of Steel decides it's time to become more proactive in his battle against evil. The H.I.V.E. agency and their psi-operatives are a perfect place to begin. But as Superboy, with help from the Teen Titans, get closer to these lethal enemies, they'll find secrets and revelations darker than they ever could have imagined.

Book Review: Worlds' Finest vol #1 (New 52)

Book: Worlds' Finest volume #1: The Lost Daughters of Earth 2 (issues #0-5) by Paul Levitz

Illustrations by George Perez, Kevin Maguire, Scott Koblish, Jerry Ordway, Wes Craig and Serge Lapointe

Color by Hi-Fi and Rosemary Cheetham and letters by Carlos M. Mangual and Dezi Sienty

Edition: Trade Paperback

Rating: 4 stars

Review:

When Earth 2 was invaded by Apokolips most of the heroes died in the ongoing fight. Left to continue on was Robin (Helena Wayne) and Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) but during one battle they were accidentally transported to our world leaving them trapped here. I'm going to veer off subject for a small moment but it will relate to the review. Okay, at the start of the New 52, there was this five years where things were supposed to have happened. Such as Batman had time in that five year time span to have acquired, trained and partnered individually with four different Robins (Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim "Drake" and Damian Wayne). Yeah, like that made any sense. Ultimately, that five years became a faulty plot point that left plot holes all throughout the various series in the New 52.

Currently Reading: Worlds' Finest vol #1 (New 52)

Helena Wayne may not be my favorite Huntress (for the record that's Helena Bertellini) but after avoiding this series for DC Comics' bait and switch with Huntress in the miniseries Huntress: Crossbow at the Crossroads, I decided to finally give this a read.

Book: Worlds' Finest volume #1: The Lost Daughters of Earth 2 (issues #0-5) by Paul Levitz

Illustrations and Ink by George Perez, Kevin Maguire, Scott Koblish, Jerry Ordway, Wes Craig and Serge Lapointe

Color by Hi-Fi and Rosemary Cheetham and letters by Carlos M. Mangual and Dezi Sienty

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

The Best of Both Worlds

On the parallel world of Earth 2, humanity's greatest heroes fell to the invading hordes of the planet Apokolips. During the battle, Batman's daughter and Superman's cousin -- Robin and Supergirl -- were flung to our world.

They discover our Earth is eerily similar to the one they left, but at the same time unfamiliar, dangerous and different.

After five long years, the duo is still marooned in a strange land, but under new identities. As the urban vigilante Huntress, Helena travels the world doling out nocturnal justice under a series of changing secret identities, while Karen Starr takes to the skies as the high-flying Power Girl.

The two friends may protect this world like it's their own, but it will never their home. Will the Worlds' Finest ever find their way back to Earth 2?

Currently Reading: Cyborg vol #2 (DC You) and Hawkeye vol #4 (Marvel Now)

I was going through my books and found two I know I should have finished a while ago. I don't know how I forgot about them especially since Cyborg vol #1 was a great read and the Hawkeye series has been nothing but fun.

Book: Cyborg volume #2: Enemy of the State (issues #7-12) by David F. Walker (#7-9) and Marv Wolfman (#10-12)

Illustration by Claude St. Aubin (#7), Felipe Watanabe (#8-12), Daniel HDR (#8, 10-12), Julio Ferreira (#8-12) and Ivan Reis (layout #10),

Ink by Andy Owens (#7), Oclair Albert (#8-12), Julio Ferreira (#8-12) and Daniel HDR (#11-12)

Color by Adriano Lucas (#7-12) and Letters by Rob Leigh (#7-9, 11-12) and Corey Breen (#10)

Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

CYBORG—PROPERTY OF THE STATE!

With his cybernetic tech continuing to evolve, Victor Stone may not know exactly what he is anymore, but he knows that he’s a hero. But ever since Vic helped to repel the alien invasion force called the Technosapiens, the U.S. government has been keeping a close eye on cybernetic enhancements. And that means they’re keeping a close eye on Cyborg.

Now, a new piece of legislation called the Cybernetic Regulation Act has made Vic himself the property of the United States! And if the government gets their hands on him, they can use his technology to reverse-engineer the ultimate weapon…at the cost of Victor’s life.

But Victor has a plan to find out what’s behind this sudden interest in cyber-enhanced individuals. It involves Shazam and Vic’s friends in the Justice League and putting himself right in his enemy’s clutches!

Book: Hawkeye volume #4: Rio Bravo (issues #12-13, 15, 17, 19 and 21-22) by Matt Fraction

Illustration by David Aja (#13, 15, 19, 21-22), Francesco Francavilla (#12) and Chris Eliopoulos with David Aja (#17)

Color by Francesco Francavilla (#12), Matt Hollingsworth (#13, 15, 19, 21-22) and Jordie Bellaire (#17) and Letters by Chris Eliopoulos

Cover Art by David Aja

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

The Final Chapter of Matt Fraction and David Aja's Eisner-Winning Reinvention of the Arrowed Avenger!

Reeling from recent events, even Hawkeye wants to know his new status quo. Who's with him? Who's against him? Who's trying to kill him, and why? And just when Clint's rock bottom couldn't arrive fast enough, his brother shows up. After a lifetime of bad decisions, Clint and Barney Barton realize they'll have to save one another -- if they don't kill each other first. But when Clown and the Tracksuit Draculas lay siege to their building, round one doesn't go well. Deafened and bloodied, will the Bartons make easy pickings for the Tracksuits? Ever seen Rio Bravo? The brothers Barton double down in a new kind of shoot 'em up! Don't miss it, bro.

Book Review: Superboy vol #3 (New 52)

Book: Superboy volume #3: Lost (issues #13-19 and Annual #1) by Tom DeFalco (#13-18 and Annual #1), Scott Lobdell (#18-19) and dialogue by Tony Lee (#18)

Cover art by Ardian Syaf and Jaime Mendoza with Blond

Illustrations by R.B. Silva (#13-14 and #17-19), Roger Robinson (#15), Iban Coello (#15-16, Annual #1 and #18), Amilcar Pinna (#15-16), Yvel Guichet (Annual #1), Tom Derenick (Annual #1), Julius Gopez (Annual #1) and Diogenes Neves (#19)

Ink by Rob Lean (#13-14, #16, Annual #1, #17-19), Amilcar Pinna (#16), Jonas Trindade (Annual #1), Denis Frietas (#18) Vicente Cifuentes (#19)

Color by Richard and Tanya Horie (#13-19 and Annual #1), Jeromy Cox (#15), Java Tartaglia (Annual #1), David Curiel (Annual #1) and Nathan Eyring (Annual #1)

Letters by Travis Lanham (#13-19)


Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

As Superman attempts to help Superboy understand and control his powers, they are set upon by another Kryptonian refugee by the name of H'el. H'el is determined to resurrect his home planet by any means necessary and that includes the destruction of Earth.

Tim Drake Tuesday: Art of the Day: Red Robin (New 52)

Artwork: Red Robin by Navy Enjoys Drawing

Even though I not a fan of the New 52 version of Tim Drake, I really like this picture. There are so many marvelous details the artist put in it as it shows a rare moment when Tim is actually relaxed. In the comics, when the New 52 Tim wasn't being a totally jerk, he was so uptight and defensive. Which was the complete opposite personality of the pre-New 52 Tim.

Tim characterization wasn't the only thing that was ruined, it was also the friendship between Tim and Conner which is why I like all the Superboy related details in the picture.

Book Review: Superboy vol #2 (New 52)

Book: Superboy volume #2: Extraction (issues #8-12 and #0) by Scott Lobdell (#8-11) and Tom DeFalco (#8-9, #11-12 and #0) and cover by Ian Churchill with Alex Sollazzo

Illustration by Iban Cello (#8), R.B. Silva (#8-9 and #11-12 and #0), Sebastian Fiumara (#10) and Robson Rocha and Eduardo Pansica (#12)

Ink by Rob Lean (#8-9 and #11-12), Iban Coello (#8-9) and Greg Adams, Mariah Benes and Andy Owens (#12) 

Color by Richard and Tanya Horie (#8-12 and #0) and Hi-Fi (#8-9 and #0)

Letters by Dave Sharpe (#8), Travis Lanham (#9-10, #12 and #0) and Wes Abbott (#11)


Edition: Single Print Issues


Rating: 3 stars

Review:

Volume #2 was not as good a read as the first one especially since it was very Teen Titans centric and contained the poorly written #0 issue and "The Culling" cross over story. I already had the disappointment of reading The Culling the first time for Teen Titans vol #2 and reading it a second time made it even worse. It was a terrible story that features the Teen Titans and the Legion trying to stop Harvest and his minions the Ravagers. Harvest is by far the most uninteresting villain and as his name suggest he wanted to harvest the strongest survivors from the Titans and the Legions after the fight with the Ravagers.

After the Titans and the Legion were able to escape they parted ways but something went wrong and the Titans became separated. It left Wonder Girl and Superboy alone on a strange island inhabited by a dinosaur. Wonder Girl was having a difficult time getting along with Superboy because she was still mad that he had attacked the Titans (see Teen Titans vol #1) but she had no choice since they needed to work together until they could find the rest of the team. And they did (see Teen Titans issue #10) leaving the team to fight off more dinosaurs and getting rescued by Titans member Danny the Street.

Not wanting to stay with the Titans, Superboy got an amazing apartment in New York City but it was Titans member Bunker who asked the question that was on my mind. How was he able to afford it? Apparently, Superboy doesn't quite know the difference between stealing and borrowing when it comes to money but don't worry this little plot point will be focused on more in volume #3. Anyway, Bunker decided to show Superboy that life is more than what you read in books it's about experiences. But their friendship moment was interrupted by a metal monster like being rampaging through the city and it's up to these two to stop it.
 
Still finding his way in New York, Superboy was hanging out with his landlady and heiress Dallas Sorrentino and her friends at a nightclub. But a somewhat fun evening came to a close when he had to stop a mind altering villain named Kiva who was going after Dallas.

The last issue in this volume was #0 and it featured a terribly conceived and written backstory that Harvest was telling one of his minions about clones attacking on Krypton and how it pertains to Superboy.

If you can overlook The Culling (issues #8 and #9) and issue #0, then the remainder of this volume was actually interesting to read. But the bad stuff is so disappointing that it left me wondering why they were even approved for publishing? However, the artwork was pretty good throughout so that sort of makes up for half the issues being a bad read.

DVD Tuesday: Justice League Dark

I nearly forgot to post the DVD Tuesday for this week like I did last week, I'm still going to get Queen of Katwe.

Anyway for this week, I want to pick up Justice League Dark and although I'm tired of Batman appearing in everything I'm still sort of interested in seeing this. I'm hoping Zatanna will not be as depowered in the movie as she was in the first volume of the New 52 Justice League Dark comic book series. I also hope Batman doesn't take over the entire movie because the focus should not be on him but on the magical members of the Justice League.

Is anyone else planning on getting this?

Justice League Dark

Description:

When the Justice League comes upon a supernatural force against which even their powers seem useless, Batman assembles a second League of mystic heroes - the likes of Swamp Thing, the Demon, and Constantine - to help defeat this magical, otherworldly threat.

Toy Corner: Black Canary Statue

This statue is so awesome, I wouldn't mind having it in my collection. It's based on artwork by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau of the New 52 version of Black Canary (Dinah Drake). Yeah, this is really cool.

DC Comics Cover Girls Black Canary Statue             $89.96 (sale, regular price $99.95)       WB Shop (wbshop.com)

- Stands 9.75 inches tall

Currently Reading: Superboy vol #2 (New 52)

Even though I'm not going to start reading this today, I still wanted to post what I will be reading. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed the first volume especially since Scott Lobdell wrote it. I'm hoping this will be a good read as well.


Book: Superboy volume #2: Extraction (issues #8-12 and #0) by Scott Lobdell (#8-11) and Tom DeFalco (#8-9, #11-12 and #0) and cover by Ian Churchill with Alex Sollazzo

Illustration by Iban Cello (#8), R.B. Silva (#8-9 and #11-12 and #0), Sebastian Fiumara (#10) and Robson Rocha and Eduardo Pansica (#12)

Ink by Rob Lean (#8-9 and #11-12), Iban Coello (#8-9) and Greg Adams, Mariah Benes and Andy Owens (#12) 

Color by Richard and Tanya Horie (#8-12 and #0) and Hi-Fi (#8-9 and #0)

Letters by Dave Sharpe (#8), Travis Lanham (#9-10, #12 and #0) and Wes Abbott (#11)


Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

This second volume of Superboy ties directly into the Teen Titans storyline "The Culling" featuring the Teen Titans and the Legion of Super-Heroes!

When the organization known as N.O.W.H.E.R.E. captures Superboy, the Teen Titans, and the Legion of Super-Heroes and pits the young heroes against each other to weed out the weak, it will take everything Superboy has to save himself and his new friends from eachother. But the ruthless Harvest won't give up easily leading to one of the young heroes making the ultimate sacrifice for the others.