...We're not in the Arctic Circle anymore.
Superman (Volume 4) #8 is an issue of the series Superman (Volume 4) with a cover date of December, 2016. It was published on October 5, 2016.
Synopsis for "Escape from Dinosaur Island"
In the Fortress of Solitude, Superman and Superboy work towards building a self-controlled flying saucer for Superboy's upcoming science fair. After some work, the saucer is completed but then it activates on its own and flies towards the Fortress' main computer, absorbing some its crystals and acquiring a cubical shape. The cube malfunctions and engulfs Superman, Superboy and Krypto in a strange light.
As the light disappears, the three find themselves stranded on a mysterious island. The cube flies towards the sea and Superman attempts to catch it before he gets suddenly eaten by a giant fish. Fortunately, Superman is able to escape by causing it a mild heart injury with his super strength. The heroes explore the island, coming across several WWII equipment. This means they are stranded in some Pacific island.
First, they attempt to leave the island by flight but Superman's senses are unable to pick up any traces of life or civilization for miles. Suddenly, they are attacked by pterodactyls. Working together, the Smiths defeat their opponents but are forced back into the ground. They keep exploring the jungle until they find some graves and military equipment. Deep inside a cave, they find a message carved into a wall; a story dedicated to the Losers.
Appearing in "Escape from Dinosaur Island"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Dinosaurs
- Giant Fish (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- John Cloud (First appearance) (Appears only as a corpse)
- Imperial Japanese Army (Cameo)
- Jonathan Kent (Mentioned only)
- The Losers (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
- "Gunner" Wilson (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
- "Sarge" Petersen (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
- Cpt. Storm (Mentioned only)
- Office of Strategic Services (Mentioned only)
- Rick Flag, Sr. (Mentioned only)
- Tony Martinez (Mentioned only)
- United States Air Force (Mentioned only)
- United States Army (Mentioned only)
- United States Marine Corps (Mentioned only)
- United States Navy (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Prime Earth
- Earth
- Arctic Circle
- Pacific Ocean
- Dinosaur Island
- Captain Storm's Cave (First appearance)
- Dinosaur Island
- Earth
Items:
- Crystal Font
- Transporter Cube (First appearance)
Vehicles:
- American Sherman Tank (In ruins)
Concepts:
- World War II (Mentioned only)
Notes
- This issue was dedicated to Darwyn Cooke's memory.
- This issue is reprinted in Legends of the DC Universe: Doug Mahnke.
Trivia
- The version of Dinosaur Island Clark and Jon have found themselves on seems to be a near replica of the one from Earth-21, including the deaths of the Losers and John Cloud's last testament etched into the back of a cave.
- The service number on John Cloud's dog tag does not match any format used during World War II.
- The message on the wall of the cave mentions the O.S.S. (Office of Strategic Services) that was the forerunner of the C.I.A.
- Gunner MacKay and Sarge Clay are both incorrectly referred to as Gunner Wilson and Sarge Peterson on their epitaph. They would appear with their correct names in person in Bug! The Adventures of Forager #2.