Marvelous, Dandello. I, too, was sad that both Clark and Lois suffered permanent injuries because of the clone, but fighting for justice sometimes means the good guys get hurt. It's too bad Superman had to retire, but Clark should be able to derive some satisfaction from his children's heroic personas. I only hope Laura doesn't become Supergirl. That always sounded derivative and juvenile to me, even when I was very young and didn't know what those words meant.
It doesn't matter which hand Lois lost. She typed with both, and even though she writes with her right she holds the pad with her left, so it's a handicap either way. I think it's significant that both Clark and Lois worked together to overcome their crippling injuries and become productive citizens and proud parents. It speaks volumes for their character, both individually and collectively.
Gritty and realistic, this is a compelling alternative look at how technology (the clone) can backfire on us. Once again we see the lesson of Mary Shelley: just because we can do something, it doesn't mean that we should. Great story, and there should be a Kerth nomination in its future.
