The Evil Inc villains think their new manager, Cassie Cruz, has been leaking information to the superheroes, and they’re out to get her. But Cassie has a plan to clear her name.
Transcript
Panel 1
(Jeremy is placing a cobra inside a cabinet.)
Jeremy: These assassination attempts are getting worse.
(Cassie Cruz, adjusting her glasses, speaks confidently.)
Cassie: I've been thinking...
We have multiple projects coming through different departments.
Panel 2
(Jeremy and Cassie stand facing each other, arms crossed, discussing a plan.)
Cassie: We can plant one lie in each employee's case files.
Panel 3
(Cassie smirks as she explains the trap further.)
Cassie: If we see the heroes act on one of the lies...
We'll know which worker leaked the information.
Panel 4
(Jeremy, hands on his face in amazement, praises Cassie, who looks pleased.)
Jeremy: That... that was masterful!
Cassie: Thank you. I'm feeling quite full of myself.
Panel 5
(Cassie tugs on Jeremy's tie, giving him a flirty look.)
Cassie: Speaking of which...
Panel 6
(A cobra and the sentient coffee creature are in the cabinet, now commenting on the situation. The coffee, spilling out of a mug, is using a glass to eavesdrop.)
Cobra: Do you think they'll start playing the clarinet again?
Coffee: I dunno... sounds like they switched to percussion...
The Week in Villany
Who’s Up and Who’s Down in Crime (part two)
Solomon Grundy: Formerly a brainless heavy, Grundy has resurfaced in
JLA #5 with all the muscles — plus brains. According to the exposatory dialogue, Grundy changes a little every time he’s killed and brought back to life (or, in his case, “undeath”).
This time, he has been brought back with a brain. So, instead of being a mindless force of incredible power, he’s now somewhat intelligent. Of course, now he’s also afraid of being killed again, lest he lose this new gift.
This is reminiscent of when the Hulk gained the ability to use Bruce Banner’s mind — or as comic fans the world over refer to it: “The Day the Hulk Got Boring.”
It’s no better on Grundy.
Let’s hope his ultimate demise is expedited. Then we can get back to what made this character worthwhile:
Solomon Grundy SMAYUSH!(If you have a suggestion for “This Week In Villainy,” please let me know.)
