Superman & Black Lightning's Epic Meeting In "Action Comics"!
Hold up, because "Action Comics #1067" is about to make some "Superman" fans feel super nostalgic! You already know Clark Kent is Metropolis' ultimate hero - but this issue totally shakes things up by showing Superman's first meeting with a Justice League member you might not have expected. You guessed it - Black Lightning is about to get his epic intro in Superman's world!
Is This Actually Black Lightning?
Yep, this Mr. Pierce we see in the comics is none other than Jefferson Pierce, the awesome Black Lightning. This whole thing happens before he even put on his suit and started wielding those superpowers. Superman, a longtime member of the Justice League, even joins Black Lightning, The Flash and Green Arrow, as the legendary hero's ultimate partner - they even join forces against a wild alien invasion, to save the day. But the real surprise is what happened to Pierce before the big team-up.
What Happens in the Story?
- "Action Comics" has got the most iconic origin story! Remember Superman's arrival on Earth, with his Kryptonian origins! And the great thing about Action Comics, in this new issue, is that we get this peek into how Superman (aka Clark Kent) even went through the stages of being a reporter and was working alongside Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen! They had to report about an at-risk youth center, where, like luck would have it, the awesome Jefferson Pierce was running the whole show! It’s crazy how even before becoming Black Lightning, Pierce, as the teacher and guardian for these kids, was showing his heroism.
- They actually gave us the best details of Black Lightning's heroism. Pierce protected the kids as aliens came to town. But he wasn’t really looking to save the whole city just like Superman might do.
- We were all fans when he did finally join the Justice League! What it comes down to, Pierce really stood out - he’s always there for his community and these kids - which is what made him a fan favorite, even though it's not just a superhero move!
How Similar Are Black Lightning and Superman?
- Black Lightning's powers - that super awesome ability to shoot bolts of electrical energy. That was quite different from Superman. Of course, he is a god amongst men, coming from Krypton - that’s the biggest hero story around.
- Black Lightning is amazing. Superman even said as much in Action Comics #1067. That made it clear he really respected the way Pierce handled things before becoming the full-blown superhero.
- Superman and Black Lightning both care about Metropolis. In that sense, even though he’s got these superhero skills, Pierce is one of Metropolis' true heroes!
What is super cool about "Action Comics", as we look at this issue, is that we get a fresh perspective on Black Lightning's character - you get to know why he did the amazing things he did as the hero Black Lightning, alongside Superman. If you’re a Superman fan, this issue is a total must-read. Even if you are just starting to explore DC Comics, too!
