For a while I was worried that Thao-La might be sticking around to replace Kara. But here it looks like she is a leader on the departed Warworld. Definitely liked Thao as the character who introduced us to the culture of Warworld and the Phaelosians. Glad she has had such a powerful arc. This is one of the best Action Comics run I have read and I hope everyone is picking it up. My guess is next issue will be a good 'jump on' moment! Read Full Review

Action Comics #1049 continues this books run of excellence. Next issue is the big blow-off to Johnsons run, and itll be amazing to see what comes next. Both stories show off teams at the peak of their powers, giving readers remarkable tales. Action Comics is consistently better than nearly any other superhero book on the market, and thats all there is to it. Read Full Review

The conclusion of the "Kal-El Returns storyline, which brought the entire Super-family together for the first time in over a year, delivers with an emotional coda that works really nicely despite the whole stakes. Read Full Review

Action Comics has been consistent and picked up even more steam with the Kal-El Returns arc. The inevitable clash with Metallo should be well worth the buildup even as we know Luthor still has more up his sleeve. Read Full Review

Another great issue! Action Comics #1048 blends superheroic smackdowns and emotionally charged family drama to great effect, while simultaneously moving the characters into position for whatever comes next. Its great to see Lex Luthor back in full classic form as well I never thought Id feel this badly for Metallo but here we are. I have a feeling that Im going to miss the current, more focused format when the book changes in January. Read Full Review

While Action Comics #1049 may not be the best Superman story, it is a good one that ticks a lot of the boxes. Read Full Review

Bits and PiecesAction Comics #1049 brings Superman back to classic Superman form with big fights and evil Luthor plans in the making. That said, the Luthor thread feels oddly disconnected from the main plot, and Perkins's weird body distortions don't fit a book starring the Man of Steel. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1049 continues the plot lines with the New Gods and Metallo returning. While you'd think the New Gods story with Superman would be the most interesting, it ends up being the lesser of the two. The comic does have a resolution with Superman and it's an inspiring little bit for the character. Meanwhile, the writing and art for the Metallo portions of the comic are the best and hold the most intrigue for the series going forward. Read Full Review

Wonderful to see Lex back to being a competent villain again. In superman son of kal-el Taylor made him lose battles of wit to a teenager for gods sake. This is how superman should be written.

A great and interesting story

One of the better uses of Lex Luthor in years and a pretty intriguing story on its own.

Perfect, I also take a single point because I believe the artwork need consistency (this series seems to change artist relentlessly, and it's bothersome).

This issue just kinda flew by. Glad Warworld is gone. Did not like that part at all in this. The opening part was decent enough. The backup was bland. Just not very interesting characters.

ZZZ Boring. 2nd story was unreadable. Warworld sucked and it still being referenced, I can't wait until they add a whole "Team" of characters that no one asked for as well. Buckle up folks a whole load of suck is on your way post 1050