Here begins Superman’s walk with humanity, and it begins in my hometown of Philadelphia.  Although, in a city full of historic landmarks, not one of them is shown to let us know that it’s actually Philly (the Liberty Bell at least, anyone?).  Would it have killed the creators to look up some reference on the city or at least what the neighborhoods are called, because Philly doesn’t have a “South Side” (although Chicago does), it’s called South Philly.  But I digress.

Geographical nitpicking issues aside, the premier issue of new regular writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Eddy Barrows is solid.  Superman is fairly depressed after the events of the past year or two and he needs some time to think and work his issues out on his own.  He also needs to re-connect with the human population and this is his way of doing it, by coming down to our level and walking.  The Man of Steel helps out some people with everyday issues like car repair and drug dealers and even helps out a suicidal woman in an unconventional way…for him anyway.

This is a good step in the right direction for this book to make it back to regular status with me.  By the way, how awesome would it have been if Charlie or Mac from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia had shown up?