Action Comics Annual: 2023

Writer: Phillip K. Johnson Artist: Max Raynor Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: December 27, 2023 Cover Price: $5.99 Critic Reviews: 8 User Reviews: 22
8.8Critic Rating
8.8User Rating

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Norah Stone's true form has been revealed, her gateway between worlds is opened, and the invasion of Earth has begun! As the Multiverse's two most powerful families clash above Metropolis, which legacy will Otho-Ra choose? Will the followers of Blue Earth defend their treacherous leader, or their own home? It has all led to this! Three years of Action Comics storylines culminate in this pivotal, dramatic double-sized issue!

  • 10
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Dec 26, 2023

    Johnson never wavered on what Superman should do and behave in any setting. It's helped make his run such a sterling example of how to write The Man of Steel in 2023, 2024 and beyond. No matter how crowded the supporting cast, Action Comics was always Superman's title and this annual was a fitting conclusion to a terrific creative run. Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Jan 3, 2024

    Such a great ending, powerful in that it is told from a POV that the reader can understand. It's hard to see a writer go when they are still on the top of their game. Johnson was firing on all cylinders. He leaves big shoes to fill. And he has made me a fan. As I have said before, he will be missed. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Dec 26, 2023

    This entire run, and the Warworld Saga in particular, are going to go down as classic Superman stories, and the odds are some of the events of this run will sill be referenced decades from now. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    ComicBook.com - Nicole Drum Dec 27, 2023

    Overall, it's been a Superman story for the ages and this issue is a fitting conclusion. Read Full Review

  • 8.8
    Comic Watch - B. Radtz Dec 27, 2023

    Phillip Kennedy Johnson began his run on Superman and Action Comics by taking Superman by taking him out of the solar system, and became a gladiator on Monguls WarWorld. Through his time there, hed inspire the victims of Mongul, and his barbaric nature, to rise up and become something more than what they were made to believe. A hero. And thats exactly who we see in this annual. Thanks for the ride. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Dec 27, 2023

    Action Comics 2023 Annual #1 is a fitting end to the New Worlds arc and Phillip Kennedy Johnson's time on Action Comics. Admittedly, the smaller scenes feel rushed in spots due to lack of page space, but the final fight feels big against a formidable villain with an army, and the art looks great. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Comicbook Dispatch - StoryBabbler Jan 7, 2024

    Action Comics Annual 2023 #1 brings not only this story arc but this entire run on Action Comics to a close. Let's get it out of the way, the art is great, the action is great, the Super family is great, and Superman is great. There are issues such as the rushed resolutions with Sister Shadow and the whole Blue Earth movement, but that's sadly to be expected when the run ends on an annual instead of in the main series for some reason. Despite the flaws, this issue still sticks the landing for wrapping up this story arc and Phillip Kennedy Johnson's run on Action Comics in an action-packed and wholesome comic book. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    AIPT - Piper Whitaker Dec 26, 2023

    Ultimately, Johnson and Raynor walk into some problems manage to craft a satisfying ending for a fan-favorite run. I can't wait to see what these two do next. Read Full Review

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