52 #2: Look Back At Tomorrow Recap

52 #2: Look Back At Tomorrow
Written by Geoff Johns, Mark Waid, Greg Rucka, Grant Morrison
Art Breakdowns by Keith Giffen, Pencils by Joe Bennett, Inks by Ruy Jose, Colors by Alex Sinclair, Lettering by Nick Napolitano, Cover by J.G. Jones
Editors: Jann Jones, Stephen Wacker, Harvey Richards

Plot synopsis: Ralph Dibny is investigating the vandalization of his late wife's tomb. He believes that someone is trying to send him a message. Booster visits Dr. Will Magnus to figure out what's wrong Skeets. Magnus goes to visit a detained T.O. Morrow. Morrow believes that mad scientists are being targeted. Renee Montoya's sexy time is interrupted by The Question. He leaves her an address. Booster is able to rescue a plane, despite being wrongfully guided by Skeets. Skeets is clearly still having problems. Renee meets Question at an abandoned warehouse. Question hires her as a detective. Wondergirl is confronted by Dibny who asks about an upside-down "Superman" S that has been put on his late wife's grave.

Some Annotations/Reactions:
Pg. 1 Ralph uses old-school photography. Great visual callback to the sad death of Sue Dibny in Identity Crisis.

pg. 3 "It's a mystery." Ralph Dibny has a purpose now.

pg. 6 Dr. Morrow is reading an article named "Things of Tomorrow." Nice way to slip in "T.O." Morrow.

pg. 8 The missing scientists according to these articles: Dr. Cyclops, I.Q., Doctor Death, Dr. Sivanna, Jeremiah Clugg, Doctor Tyme

pg. 9 Sexy Time. Definitely felt uncomfortable reading this on the bus. At least they are PG. Not so true when I was first reading From Hell on the train.

pg. 10 That's Montoya-Shoot first, Ask questions later.

pg. 14 "52"0 Kane St. Another 52 reference, as well as a shout out to Batman creator Bob Kane. Or maybe it's a reference to the Kane family which will come into play later.

pg. 15 "I asked you first." This is the first time The Question talks to Montoya in a declarative sentence rather than a question.

pg. 16 "So Say We All." BSG Anyone?

pg. 18 The History of the DC Universe is confusing as all hell. I got lost the first time, and am still lost. Frankly I would have rather had more story.

Mysteries are being set up. 50 weeks to go! Next week: 52 #3