This is a tragic issue with an equally tragic end. I still don't know if Geoff Johns' story from years later is the truth or if the Toyman convinced himself of his explanation because he couldn't accept his actions in this story. A far darker Toyman than anything before makes his debut in this issue, and though like before, he thinks he's helping unfortunate children, he's really only doing harm. Especially when his latest capture fights back. Things had been rather peaceful since Superman's return, so this one ends with a cruel reminder that it wouldn't last.