52 #2
In "Looking Back at Tomorrow," the latest chapter of DC’s 52 series unfolds with a mix of intrigue and mystery, as Ralph tracks down a cryptic message that spirals into a Kryptonian-inspired faith centered on Superboy and Wonder Girl. Meanwhile, Booster Gold seeks answers from Doctor Magnus about Skeets’ strange behavior, the Question recruits Montoya to solve a puzzling case, and Magnus himself receives a chilling warning from Morrow about missing scientists. Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid, and illustrated by Keith Giffen and Joe Bennett with inks by Jack Jadson and colors by Alex Sinclair, this issue blends cosmic mystery with grounded character moments. The cover, by J. G. Jones, captures the series’ enigmatic tone.
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Week two sees Ralph following up on the mysterious message, which leads to a new, Kryptonian-based religion centering on Superboy and involving Wonder Girl. Booster visits Doctor Magnus to have Skeets, who is starting to act erratically, checked. The Question enlists Montoya's services to work on a mystery. And Magnus visits Morrow, who warns of missing mad scientists.
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