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I first heard of this issue when I was home for my Mid-Tour break (otherwise known as R&R). I was in the comic shop, Richard’s Comics in Greenville, SC. Apparently, while I was in Iraq, there was a delay on this issue. I don’t know the whole story, but the bottom line was that Sam Loeb had passed away at a young age due to cancer. Because of his connection with the comic world, this issue was born.
What is interesting about this issue, outside the human interest story, is the artwork. Nearly every page is a different interpretation of Superboy and Robin. I was very interested in seeing back to back the different styles of artistry. I recognize the different artists when I pick up a new book, but to see them change on every other page is a fresh change from the norm. I would not recommend this every issue, but it is nice to see on special occasions.
I think that this book fullfills the legacy objective of the editors of Superman/Batman #26, to go down in history as a great collectable piece.
Cass says
With Superman/Batman I usually just wait for the TPBs. I may have to goo ut and pick up this issue though. Sounds like a great tribute to Sam!
chaplainandrews says
Thanks for the tip….I may have to check that out for a presentation on grief…I think that would be good.
comicgeek says
I have yet to read this story but the recent Fallen Son mini-series also as a link to Sam Loeb. It seems the series is going to be 5 issues and each issue will deal with a different stage of grief. It’s being written by Sam’s father Jeph. I read somewhere that Jeph jumped at the chance to write this because of his recent loss.