Writing the future is a trick, because it never turns out like you'd expect.
So writers and artists do their best - and usually fail.
The trick I always hate is when they try to invent clever slang words - "Here in the future, 'pyramid' means something is amazing" - that sort of thing.
Thankfully, the new Legion of Super-Heroes doesn't go that route (at least not so far). Instead, writer and artist are in sync to create a new vision for the world 1,000 years in the future.
The do that by making everything seem a bit off. Not a lot - just enough to keep you off balance. Some of that has to do with the amazing environment designs by artists Ryan Sook, Travis Moore and Wade Von Grawbadger, and a lot of it has to do with the story, which is deliberately just giving us peeks at how the world works. As Superboy learns, so do we - and there's a lot to take in.
This issue takes a surprising turn as Superboy brings his best friend, Damian (Robin) Wayne, to the future - with unexpected results (natch).
The series continues to be fast-moving, unpredictable and loaded with amazing art.
You should be reading this book!
Grade: A-
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