Well what do you know? Grant Morrison finally wrote a straightforward story (without paradoxical logic that won't be explained for another 40 issues)! This was about a simple concept which enabled Morrison to explain some of the head-scratching moments of his Action Comics run. Namely Jimmy and Clark being roomies & "Where the hell did Kal get all those damn S shirts before the Kryptonian battle armor / suit?" But beyond the new 52 mythos, a simple one was answered that was always kinda brushed over in the comics: "Is Superman's cape invulnerable?" Well according to the new 52 (& Morrison) it is & the 'Boy Who Stole Superman's Cape' uses it in the coolest way! I'd probably do something dumb like wrap myself in it, jump off a building, only to find I couldn't keep hold of it due to the updraft... This kid's smarter than me.
He also asks Supes what the S stands for. I think at that moment I'd be so worried this crazy invulnerable alien would be pissed at my attempted robbery, he'd beat me into pulp, but again, this kid's got some huevos.
All in all, I think it's a great Superman story, dispute only being put there to address issues brought up by the DC's "New 52" reboot.
Oh and don't read the followup story. It sux.
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