Action Comics #840 (2006)
Written by Geoff Johns & Kurt Busiek
Artwork by Pete Woods
Colors by Brad Anderson
Chef’s Note: Here we see Superman once again enjoying one of his favorite things: a hot pretzel from Mahjoub’s food cart.
The most important thing to note in this scene is the stunning revelation that Superman has a special hidden hot pretzel pocket in his cape! It even has a stash of yellow mustard packets!
Important question: is this hot pretzel still hot? Does this special hidden hot pretzel pocket have some kind of super thermal lining? Something that would protect it from the frigid temperatures of flying in high altitudes at supersonic speeds through polar wastelands?
Because a cold hot pretzel isn’t a hot pretzel at all – that’s just science.
Mr. Johns? Mr. Busiek? Care to shed any light here on this pretzel pocket question? You can leave a comment below or email me – either way works! When you get a moment, of course – no rush.
Chef’s Note: Happy National Pretzel Day!