52 Vol 1 31
From DC Database
Appearing in "Human Resoruces"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Everyman
- Guardians of the Universe
- Jade (Nicki Jones)
- Lobo
- Skyman (Jacob Colby) (Behind the scenes)
- Starlight
- Supernova
- Wonder Girl (Cassandra Sandsmark)
- Xax (Final appearance)
Villains:
- Lady Styx (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Jodd (Single appearance)
- Loribel (Single appearance)
- Thormon Toxx (Single appearance) (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Vardu
Items:
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for "Human Resoruces"
Day 1
On the planet Vardu, Captain Comet attempts to stop the savage attack by Lady Styx. Green Lanterns' Thormon Tox and Xax arrive to lend a hand. The Guardians do not wish to engage Lady Styx at this time so they recall all Lanterns back to Oa. Thormon Tox and Xax remain on Vardu to stop the onslaught. Captain Comet is abducted by Styx and is dissected by her scientists.
Day 2
Back on Earth, Jade talks with Natasha about Everyman and how he creeps her out. Skyman walks in and turns Jade's stomach explaining how Everyman gets his powers. Nat and Skyman share a kiss. When Nat leaves "Skyman" reverts to Everyman!
Day 3
Wonder Girl arrives at Superboy's memorial. Elongated Man asks her what she knows about the Everyman project. She reveals what little she knows and also tells him that Superboy is back and is Supernova.
Day 4
Ralph pays Supernova a visit and reveals what Cassie told him. Supernova says that he isn't Superboy. Ralph knows who he is. The clues are there if you know what to look for. Ralph will not tell anyone, especially Cassie, who Supernova really is.
Day 6
On the planet Vardu, Thormon is defeated by Styx's men. Xox is left powerless by the Guardians. And the rest of the planet's inhabitants come under the influence of Lady Styx. Captain Comet is severaly beaten and his consciousness leaves his body.
Day 7
Luribel delivers Thormon's and Xax's rings to Lady Styx. Lobo and co. witness the end of Vardu.
Appearing in "The Origin of Robin"
Featured Characters:
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Villains:
Other Characters:
- None
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for "The Origin of Robin"
Secret Origin in this issue is on Robin (Tim Drake).
Notes
- This issue shipped on December 6th, 2006 (February, 2007 by indicia).
Trivia
- The ticker-tape at the bottom of the cover reads, "The first death of Captain Comet!... History in Space!..."
See Also
Recommended Reading
Links and References
- 52: The Comic
- 52 article/interview with editor Stephen Wacker
- 52 series index at the Grand Comics Database
