Paul Cornell continues to deliver a magnificent examination of the DCU's most egotistical character. Let's hope next month's #900 wraps up with storyline with a pretty bow so I can finally proclaim what I've long wanted to: Paul Cornell's Action Comics run is the quintessential Lex Luthor story. Period. Read Full Review

But the end explanation of the big villain, the not-so-big villain, the nature of the spheres, the purpose of the spheres ... really the foundation of the whole plot and sub-plots ... is all jammed into one issue? I am hoping that the ending in Action Comics #900 helps me wrap my head around everything that happened here. And I can't wait to see Superman back in this title and to see what Paul Cornell has in store for him. Read Full Review

All things considered, this is a very nicely handled showdown between Brainiac and Luthor that makes for a great payoff for many elements of Cornell's run -- going all the way back to the first issue -- whilst also setting up an epic showdown for the anniversary issue #900 in a way that feels more organic and natural than a lot of DC's cosmic crossovers of late. However, if you haven't checked out Cornell's run on this book yet, then I'd probably advise you to start at the beginning, as much of the enjoyment of this issue depends on seeing how the writer brings together his disparate story strands in preparation for a high-stakes denouement. Read Full Review

I've greatly enjoyed most of the Cornell and Woods run on "Action Comics," but this chapter feels like a misstep. I appreciate what Cornell and Merino were trying to accomplish here, but it doesn't quite hit the mark. Here's to next month's conclusion being up to the normally higher standards of this run. Read Full Review