Superboy #21

Justin JordanDC Comics2013

Rating 1.7

Series: Superboy (2011)

Summary

This issue of Superboy is #21 of the DC New 52 series Superboy (2011), titled "State of Decay," released June 12, 2013, 32 pages. The story continues writer Justin Jordan's narrative line from issue #20: Superboy Kon-El tracks the psychic villain Dr. Psycho through the city and discovers that a mysterious new force, H.I.V.E., has infiltrated Metropolis. In this phase Dr. Psycho, Edgar Cizko, forms a peculiar temporary partnership with Superboy as the two take on H.I.V.E., which feeds on psychic energy. Meanwhile Krypto the Superdog arrives to help in this issue, officially joining Superboy's supporting cast. Interior art is by R.B. Silva and Edgar Salazar, inks by Rob Lean and Denis Freitas, and cover by Ken Lashley. The overall tone is Jordan's deliberately light, action-packed young superhero style, built around how a teenager only months old who thinks he knows everything begins to establish his own moral code.

Editor's review

这是“新52”时期《Superboy》个人连载中期的一期，也是编剧贾斯汀·乔丹接手后逐步确立自己风格的代表性单期之一。乔丹把康-艾尔写成真正意义上的“超级少年”：他拥有被灌输的知识，却没有经历过真实的世界，于是用满嘴俏皮话掩饰自己的不确定——这正是本期最有意思的地方。动作场面之外，本期还埋着一条人物弧线：超级小子打算为自己早先的抢劫行为向警方自首，却在途中遇上更紧迫的事，从而开始形成属于自己的道德准则。克里普托的登场对老读者来说是一份情怀彩蛋，也让这本书多了一层轻松的伙伴感。如果你正在收集“新52”超人家族支线的单期，或是想看看乔丹在《Green Lantern: New Guardians》之外如何处理一个青春期英雄，这本32页的单期值得一读。

Who it's for

A good fit for

正在收集DC“新52”时期超人家族支线的读者
喜欢轻快、动作密集风格青少年超级英雄漫画的读者
对超级小子康-艾尔以及超级犬克里普托有兴趣的DC粉丝
以单期形式补读《Superboy》(2011)第20期之后剧情的读者

Not a good fit for

第一次接触超级小子、想从故事起点读起的入门读者
偏好独立完整故事、不愿追连载的读者
期待深度心理描写或严肃文学气质漫画的读者

Reading tips

建议先读第20期，了解精神博士与H.I.V.E.线的开端，再进入本期。
可把它当作乔丹执笔阶段的一块拼图，与第22—24期连读更连贯。
留意画面中克里普托与康-艾尔的互动，这是后续配角线的起点。
若读英文原版，可对照DC Universe Infinite上的数字版核对页序与广告页差异。

About the publisher

DC Comics

DC Comics is a publisher known for superhero comics and related publications, with 609 titles in the collection spanning categories such as art, film and television, fine fiction, mystery and suspense, media tie-in fiction, and children's books. Representative titles include Supergirl #18 and Supergirl Vol. 8, Green Arrow #22, Wonder Woman Vol. 51, Batman: The Immortal Legend Vol. 14, Batman #700, Detective Comics #857: Elegy Part Four "Rubato," and Batgirl #27, indicating a publishing direction that covers both classic character series and graphic novels. Creators represented in the collection include Sophie Campbell, Jeff Lemire, Steve Orlando, Laura Braga, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, John Layman, and Ray Fawkes. Public information about the publisher's founding background is limited, and this introduction is based only on the titles held in the collection.

FAQ

这本是合订本还是单期漫画？

这是单期漫画（single issue），共32页，并非收录多期的合订本（trade paperback）。如果你想读完整故事线，需要同时收集前后若干期。

Superboy #21 的编剧和画师分别是谁？

编剧为贾斯汀·乔丹（Justin Jordan），内页绘制为R.B.席尔瓦与埃德加·萨拉萨尔，描线为罗布·里恩与丹尼斯·弗雷塔斯，封面由肯·拉什利绘制。

本期发行时间和售价是多少？

首发日期为2013年6月12日，封面日期为2013年8月，美国零售价2.99美元，分级为T（青少年）。

克里普托在本期是什么角色？

超级犬克里普托在本期前来救援，从此进入超级小子的配角阵容，是乔丹执笔阶段为本书加入的重要新元素之一。

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About the author

Justin Jordan Author

Justin Jordan is a comics writer about whom limited public information is available. The library currently holds four of his works, all tied to DC Comics' Superboy series, including issues #21, #24, and #25, as well as Superboy #25 (2011 series): Krypton Returns. These works place his writing firmly within the superhero genre, with a particular focus on the adventures and growth of a young superhero; the storytelling tends toward action and plot-driven pacing, appealing to readers who enjoy comics and cartoons. Because public information is limited, his nationality, birth and death dates, and full creative career remain unclear. This profile is based only on the works held in the library, highlighting his involvement in this series and its thematic features for readers' reference.