Trinity # 2 Frank Cho Variant 2016 NM

Trinity #2—published by DC Comics on October 19, 2016—continues the "Better Together" storyline under the direction of writer and artist Francis Manapul. Following the eerie cliffhanger of the first issue, the plot takes the heroes on an emotional, time-bending journey that tests their vulnerability.

Issue Plot Summary: "Better Together, Part Two: Smallville"

The narrative shifts from the quiet farm dinner in Hamilton County straight into a vivid, psychological dreamscape.

• The Vision of Smallville: Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman suddenly materialize inside the familiar barn of the old Kent Farm in Smallville. They find themselves staring directly at an impossibly alive Jonathan Kent and a young, terrified child version of Clark Kent.
• The Heart Attack: The jarring, sudden appearance of three costumed superheroes causes Jonathan Kent to suffer a sudden, stress-induced heart attack. Panicked because his developing super-hearing cannot pick up his father's heartbeat, the young, frightened Clark runs away into the night.
• A Bittersweet Reunion: Superman uses his powers to stabilize Jonathan and wake him up. Given a brief, emotional moment to talk to his deceased adoptive father, Clark experiences deep gratitude, though Jonathan is initially terrified that this adult Superman has come to take his boy away.
• Contrasting Perspectives: While Superman is emotionally overwhelmed by the vision, his allies react differently. Batman immediately begins questioning the physical reality of the situation, while Wonder Woman senses the profound magic and emotional weight anchoring the illusion.
• The Reality Back Home: Meanwhile, back at the real Smith Farm in the present day, Lois Lane notices her son Jon has fallen asleep by the window. She gently wakes him up, unaware that the core heroes have completely vanished into a supernatural trap orchestrated by the parasitic White Mercy.