DC Nation #5

DC Nation, the company produced news and propaganda magazine came out last week. As usual, it was a great mix of puff pieces, interviews, process pieces, and solicits.

I have loved every issue. Yes, I love the stuff written about the things that I do read. But I also love the more in-depth looks at books I don't read. I don't often drop $4 on a whim for a title these days. So for all I know I am missing a ton of good material. So reading articles about titles I don't get might lure me into a impulse purchase. And you have to love the price point ... free.

Nothing particularly Supergirl in this issue outside of the solicit listing. But still, there are some nice bits for Super-family fans. And there is all the usual stuff too.

First off, there is an article listing the top ten villains in the current DC.

Coming in at number 9, Talia Al Ghul! What is interesting is that she is listed as appearing in Action Comics!

We know that the Invisible Mafia in the book is headed by an as yet unseen female leader. Perhaps that means that Talia is the head of the organized crime movement in Metropolis!

I'll also remind you that Talia led the group Leviathan, a word dropped in one of the pages on Perry White's desk. All the more reason for me to believe she is heading up the mob.

Lastly, we did just see her in the Super Sons before that title ended. Maybe Damian will show up? Or Batman?

What else?

Coming in at number 5 is Rogol Zaar.

There isn't much more added to his story here. So nothing to add to the usual commentary.

No surprise that Heroes In Crisis gets another article.

One thing that stood out was that the 'Greeters' of Sanctuary are robot versions of the Kents and Lana Lang.

Yes, I suppose they are middle America steadfast folks, opening their 'home' with a hug and cookies. But maybe Superman shouldn't craft workers in the mold of his parents and girlfriend.  The good thing about the Clark Kent identity is that it is secret. In  world where heroes become villains and vice-versa, this seems short-sighted.

It makes little sense.

Lastly, there is a great biography of Jorge Jimenez.

I have loved Jimenez's work since his Smallville arc with Diana. It is great to read about his influences, his travels through the DCU, and what other creators think of his process.

So, I guess the Talia reveal is the biggest news here. But definitely pick up the book. Too much other good stuff in there.

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