Superman #710 [Direct]

(June 2011)

Grounded Part Eight (Table of Contents)

Superman / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

J. Michael Straczynski; Chris Roberson

Pencils:

Eddy Barrows (pages 1-5, 18-20); Travel Foreman (pages 6-17)

Inks:

J. P. Mayer (pages 1-5, 18-20); John Dell (pages 6-17)

Colors:

Rod Reis (pages 1-5, 18-20); Dave McCaig (pages 6-17)

Letters:

John J. Hill

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Superman; Doctor Helen Phelps; Terri Chung; Sheng Fan [Vandal Savage]; Ajhn (cameo); Crimson Avenger (in comic book); Iron Munro (in comic book); Ogden, Utah; Mt. Krowak; Bhutran

Synopsis:

Superman continues walking across the country, visiting Ogden, Utah, where he rescues an archeologist who is about to be run over. She takes him back to her dig, which they are about to be evicted from. Batman summons Superman, and they reminisce about their first team-up in Bhutran before they became heroes against Vandal Savage. After that, they talk, with Batman giving Superman a pep talk. He also reveals he just bought the dig site from the owner so the dig can continue.

Indexer Notes

Story continued from the previous issue, and continues in the next issue.

This is not a co-writer situation, Roberson is working from Straczynski's plots; they gave him a rough outline that JMS had turned in for the remaining issues of the Grounded arc, which amounted to a sentence or two for each of the issues, spelling out in general terms where the issue would take place geographically, specific guest stars, etc.

Batman's references to "business with Magpie" and "share a room on the Varanian Princess" refer to two other "first meetings" between Superman and Batman. The former was in Man of Steel, The (DC, 1986 series) #3 (November 1986), and the latter in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #76 (May-June 1952).

Bruce's mention of stopping in Smallville on his way across the country was shown in Superman / Batman Secret Files 2003 (DC, 2003 series) #[nn] (November 2003).

On page 14, the scene where Superman is lifting a green tank while someone in the foreground screams appears to be an homage to the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #1.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

Superman / letters page / 1.5 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Matt Idelson; Wil Moss

Letters:

typeset

Indexer Notes

Letters from Carlos Infante, Joshua Hicks, Glenn Simpson, Henry Sarmiento, and Christopher Walsh.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

In the Spotlight / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

?

Inks:

?

Colors:

?

Letters:

typeset

Indexer Notes

House ads for the following graphic novels: Superman: The Return of Superman, Infinite Crisis, and Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds.

Batman: Arkham City #1 Special Sneak Preview (Table of Contents)

Batman / promo (ad from the publisher) / 6 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Paul Dini

Pencils:

Carlos D'anda

Inks:

Carlos D'anda

Colors:

?; Gabe Eltaeb

Letters:

Travis Lanham

Editing:

Jim Chadwick; Chynna Clugston Flores (assistant)

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Harleen Quinzel [Harley Quinn]

Reprints:

• from Batman: Arkham City (DC, 2011 series) #1 (Early July 2011) [cover]
• from Batman: Arkham City (DC, 2011 series) #1 (Early July 2011) [first 5 pages]

Indexer Notes

Previews the cover and 5 pages of the upcoming series on sale in May.

Hi There! [April 13, 2011] (Table of Contents)

DC Nation / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Bob Wayne

Pencils:

?

Inks:

?

Colors:

?

Letters:

typeset

Indexer Notes

Bob announces the 2010 Diamond Gem Awards won by DC Comics. Appears on page 34 in this issue.

[House Advertisements] (Table of Contents)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 3 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

?

Inks:

?

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Indexer Notes

House ads for: War of the Green Lanterns event, Brightest Day, and Flashpoint. Appear in various places in this issue.

[Ads] (Table of Contents)

advertisement / 3 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

?

Inks:

?

Colors:

?

Letters:

?

Indexer Notes

Total of 3 one-page ads for: Find Your Inner Geek (web site, GeekChicDaily.com), The Zombie Chasers: Undead Ahead (book, Harper), and Doctor Who (TV, BBC America). Appear in various places in this issue.