- Title: Jenny Sparks #5
- Comic Vine: link
- Writer: Tom King
- Artist: Jeff Spokes
Taking break from the standoff between Jenny Sparks and Captain Atom, Jenny Sparks #5 works as something of an origin issue offering flashbacks to both Captain Atom’s origins and to Jenny Sparks’ recruitment by Superman and Batman. The latter provides the big laughs of the issue while the former helps reintroduce the character of Atom and restate the challenges Jenny has in dealing with him through her discussion of one of the hostages whose cancer he cured.
In terms of Captain Atom, what’s most interesting is what isn’t included here. Once again the comic sidestepped the issue of what changed and made the former soldier turned hero turned would-be god go off of the deep end. Considering this pivotal point changed everything, I’ll be interested to see how it is eventually revealed and what it means for the character and the world. As for Jenny, sounds like it’s time to get back to work.
[DC, $4.99]