Beginning with July's Superman #700, written by super-star scribe J. Michael Straczynski, Superman will be trying to reconnect with the people who he has sworn to protect by walking across the United States. As a part of the upcoming 13-part story arc, Ground, Superman will be connecting with the everyday people of towns across America and DC Comics is asking readers to write in and campaign for their towns and residents to be depicted and the selections will be made by Straczynski and the rest of DC editorial team.
"Because Superman is a symbol of hope, I wanted folks to have a chance to bring Superman into their town, into their neighborhood, in the pages of the book," said Straczynski, in a recent article. "You have to remember that when Superman was initially created, his fights weren't against vast interstellar forces. They were against criminals preying on the average guy. Superman was created to be the ally of the average American, the guy who didn't have lots of money or friends in high places."
At the heart of this story line, is Superman's need to be reminded of why Earth is his adopted home and why he's committed to protect it.
"We will be asking hard questions, and Superman will learn the extent to which even he may not be able to change things," said Straczynski. "But at the same time, we will explore the language of hope and feature the stubborn noble strength of the average man and woman trying to survive in a difficult and changing world. We will see Superman through the country's eyes, and the country through Superman's eyes."
Check out Superman #700 for the first chapter of Grounded and visit www.dccomics.com for more information.
