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| Volume = 1 |
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| Issue = 516 |
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| − | | NextIssue = [[Adventures of Superman Vol 1 0|Adventures of Superman #0]] |
+ | | NextIssue = [[Adventures of Superman Vol 1 0|Adventures of Superman # 0]] |
| Quotation = I for one '''firmly''' believe in '''history'''. |
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In the middle of [[Zero Hour]], [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]] goes to check on his home in [[Metropolis]], and finds himself in an [[Alternate Timelines|alternate timeline]]. |
In the middle of [[Zero Hour]], [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]] goes to check on his home in [[Metropolis]], and finds himself in an [[Alternate Timelines|alternate timeline]]. |
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| − | Entering the [[Daily Planet]] as Clark Kent to investigate, he grabs his wife [[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois]] for a kiss, and gets slapped as a pervert. Realizing Clark Kent does not exist in this timeline, he goes back out to explore as Superman again. Almost immediately, he meets Metropolis' current protector, the [[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)|Alpha Centurion]], who is fighting a villainess named ''Bloody Mary''. Though she tries to kill him, Mary also appears to be strangely attracted to the Centurion. The local police force arrives, [[One-Thousand|the 100]], along with [[Margaret Sawyer (New Earth)|Maggie Sawyer]] and [[James Harper Clone (New Earth)|Jim Harper]]. Superman aids in Bloody Mary's capture, and escorts the wounded Centurion back to his headquarters at what was formerly [[Lexcorp Tower|LexCorp Tower]], where he rejuvenates his injuries in a healing liquid, the ''aquavitae''. Centurion explains his [[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)#origins|origins]] to Superman, and shocks Superman by introducing him to his girlfriend... Lois Lane! After briefly discussing their differences, the two heroes return to the rest of the world to fight, in [[Zero Hour]]. |
+ | Entering the [[Daily Planet]] as Clark Kent to investigate, he grabs his wife [[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois]] for a kiss, and gets slapped as a pervert. Realizing Clark Kent does not exist in this timeline, he goes back out to explore as Superman again. Almost immediately, he meets Metropolis' current protector, the [[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)|Alpha Centurion]], who is fighting a villainess named ''Bloody Mary''. Though she tries to kill him, Mary also appears to be strangely attracted to the Centurion. The local police force arrives, [[One-Thousand (New Earth)|the 100]], along with [[Margaret Sawyer (New Earth)|Maggie Sawyer]] and [[James Harper Clone (New Earth)|Jim Harper]]. Superman aids in Bloody Mary's capture, and escorts the wounded Centurion back to his headquarters at what was formerly [[Lexcorp Tower|LexCorp Tower]], where he rejuvenates his injuries in a healing liquid, the ''aquavitae''. Centurion explains his [[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)#origins|origins]] to Superman, and shocks Superman by introducing him to his girlfriend... Lois Lane! After briefly discussing their differences, the two heroes return to the rest of the world to fight, in [[Zero Hour]]. |
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* {{a|[[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)|Alpha Centurion]]}} {{1stFull}} |
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* {{a|[[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois Lane]]}} |
* {{a|[[Lois Lane (New Earth)|Lois Lane]]}} |
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* Bloody Mary {{Only}} |
* Bloody Mary {{Only}} |
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'''Other Characters:''' |
'''Other Characters:''' |
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| − | * {{a|[[One-Thousand|The 100]]}} |
+ | * {{a|[[One-Thousand (New Earth)|The 100]]}} |
** {{a|[[James Harper Clone (New Earth)|Jim Harper]]}} |
** {{a|[[James Harper Clone (New Earth)|Jim Harper]]}} |
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** {{a|[[Margaret Sawyer (New Earth)|Maggie Sawyer]]}} |
** {{a|[[Margaret Sawyer (New Earth)|Maggie Sawyer]]}} |
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| + | * Hadrian {{Flashback}} |
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| + | * Virmiru |
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* {{a|[[Perry White (New Earth)|Perry White]]}} |
* {{a|[[Perry White (New Earth)|Perry White]]}} |
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'''Locations:''' |
'''Locations:''' |
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** {{a|[[Centennial Park]]}} |
** {{a|[[Centennial Park]]}} |
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** {{a|[[Lexcorp Tower|Centurion Tower]]}} |
** {{a|[[Lexcorp Tower|Centurion Tower]]}} |
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| − | * {{a|[[Rome]]}} |
+ | * {{a|[[Rome]]}} {{Flashback}} |
'''Items:''' |
'''Items:''' |
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* N.R.G. Blade |
* N.R.G. Blade |
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* Superman navigation number 2995/35. |
* Superman navigation number 2995/35. |
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* Part of the ''[[Zero Hour]]'' crossover event. |
* Part of the ''[[Zero Hour]]'' crossover event. |
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| − | * This is the first full appearance of [[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)|Alpha Centurion]], one of several characters introduced during [[Zero Hour]]. He appeared last in {{c|Zero Hour #3}}, and appears next in {{c|Zero Hour #1}} before being wiped out of existence in {{c|Zero Hour #0}}. Later, Alpha Centurion will appear again in the regular timeline in {{c|Adventures of Superman #527}}. |
+ | * This is the first full appearance of [[Marcus Aelius (New Earth)|Alpha Centurion]], one of several characters introduced during [[Zero Hour]]. He appeared last in {{c|Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #3}}, and appears next in {{c|Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #1}} before being wiped out of existence in {{c|Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #0}}. Later, Alpha Centurion will appear again in the regular timeline in {{c|Adventures of Superman #527}}. |
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| − | * Traditionally, [[One-Thousand|the 100]] are a criminal organization. In Alpha Centurion's timeline, they are the dominant police force, similar to the [[Metropolis Special Crimes Unit]]. |
+ | * Traditionally, [[One-Thousand (New Earth)|the 100]] are a criminal organization. In Alpha Centurion's timeline, they are the dominant police force, similar to the [[Metropolis Special Crimes Unit]]. |
* [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]] is surprised to see [[Metropolis]] not in ruins. It was destroyed during recent events in [[Fall of Metropolis]] and [[Worlds Collide]]. |
* [[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]] is surprised to see [[Metropolis]] not in ruins. It was destroyed during recent events in [[Fall of Metropolis]] and [[Worlds Collide]]. |
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* Centurion's healing liquid, the ''aquavitae'' translates literally from Latin as "''water of life''". |
* Centurion's healing liquid, the ''aquavitae'' translates literally from Latin as "''water of life''". |
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| − | * When the Centurion explains his origins, his first encounter with a plane and a rocket shuttle is reminiscent of Superman's first public act of heroism in {{c|Man of Steel #1}}. And his name, given to him by Lois Lane, references Lois giving Superman his name in {{c|Man of Steel #2}}. |
+ | * When the Centurion explains his origins, his first encounter with a plane and a rocket shuttle is reminiscent of Superman's first public act of heroism in {{c|The Man of Steel #1}}. And his name, given to him by Lois Lane, references Lois giving Superman his name in {{c|The Man of Steel #2}}. |
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Revision as of 19:29, 13 February 2020
I for one firmly believe in history. 
Adventures of Superman #516 is an issue of the series Adventures of Superman (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1994.
Synopsis for "The Hero of Metropolis"
Startling Romance
In the middle of Zero Hour, Superman goes to check on his home in Metropolis, and finds himself in an alternate timeline.
Entering the Daily Planet as Clark Kent to investigate, he grabs his wife Lois for a kiss, and gets slapped as a pervert. Realizing Clark Kent does not exist in this timeline, he goes back out to explore as Superman again. Almost immediately, he meets Metropolis' current protector, the Alpha Centurion, who is fighting a villainess named Bloody Mary. Though she tries to kill him, Mary also appears to be strangely attracted to the Centurion. The local police force arrives, the 100, along with Maggie Sawyer and Jim Harper. Superman aids in Bloody Mary's capture, and escorts the wounded Centurion back to his headquarters at what was formerly LexCorp Tower, where he rejuvenates his injuries in a healing liquid, the aquavitae. Centurion explains his origins to Superman, and shocks Superman by introducing him to his girlfriend... Lois Lane! After briefly discussing their differences, the two heroes return to the rest of the world to fight, in Zero Hour.
Appearing in "The Hero of Metropolis"
Featured Characters:
- Template:Apn
Supporting Characters:
- Alpha Centurion (First full appearance)
- Lois Lane
Antagonists:
- Bloody Mary (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- The 100
- Jim Harper
- Maggie Sawyer
- Hadrian (Flashback only)
- Virmiru
- Perry White
Locations:
- Metropolis
- Rome (Flashback only)
Items:
- N.R.G. Blade
- Aquavitae
Vehicles:
- Pax Romana (Flashback only)
Notes
- Superman navigation number 2995/35.
- Part of the Zero Hour crossover event.
- This is the first full appearance of Alpha Centurion, one of several characters introduced during Zero Hour. He appeared last in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #3, and appears next in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #1 before being wiped out of existence in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time #0. Later, Alpha Centurion will appear again in the regular timeline in Adventures of Superman #527.
Trivia
- Traditionally, the 100 are a criminal organization. In Alpha Centurion's timeline, they are the dominant police force, similar to the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit.
- Superman is surprised to see Metropolis not in ruins. It was destroyed during recent events in Fall of Metropolis and Worlds Collide.
- Centurion's healing liquid, the aquavitae translates literally from Latin as "water of life".
- When the Centurion explains his origins, his first encounter with a plane and a rocket shuttle is reminiscent of Superman's first public act of heroism in The Man of Steel #1. And his name, given to him by Lois Lane, references Lois giving Superman his name in The Man of Steel #2.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Superman Recommended Reading
- Action Comics (Volume 1)
- Action Comics (Volume 2)
- Adventures of Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- DC Comics Presents (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 2)
- Superman (Volume 3)
- Superman (Volume 4)
- Superman (Volume 5)
- Superman (Volume 6)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- Superman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Superman: Son of Kal-El (Volume 1)
- Superman: The Man of Steel (Volume 1)
- Superman: The Man of Tomorrow (Volume 1)
- Superman/Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Crisis Recommended Reading
Links and References
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Superman 1994 Navigation |
Next Action Comics #703: 1994/36 |
