Overall this is a darn near perfect issue of Action Comics. Bendis has brought his expertise in writing deeply moving, dramatic character driven narratives to Superman and it is reaping absolutely brilliant results. The stakes are high, the drama is completely consuming and the action is precisely paced. All this adds up to an amazing Superman story. If you haven't been reading Bendis' Superman and Action Comics runs, I recommend adding both of these titles to your pull list, especially before this Leviathan Rising arc wraps up. 5/5 Read Full Review

Epting does a fantastic job drawing this book. Its definitely a unique take on the Superman mythos. Let's hope Bendis keeps this story moving rather than dragging things out. Read Full Review

Bendis, Epting, Anderson and Leigh do great work here, delivering contemporary DC spy fiction with both stakes and hilarity fitting right in Read Full Review

In the Fortress of Solitude, Lois and Clark come up with a plan to infiltrate Leviathan. Read Full Review

I'm loving this arc right now as it's easily the best Bendis has been since he's come on board the Superman books. With Epting and Anderson delivering beautiful visuals, this is definitely the Superman book to follow. Read Full Review

Steve Epting is an artist best known for spy thrillers like Velvet and Captain America, so he seems an odd fit for Superman. However, as he flashes back and forth between the present day and the events of Leviathan's attack, it works. The polished sheen of his art works well with both the lighter and darker segments. Read Full Review

All of this is to say that despite not knowing all the history of these characters, Bendis puts this comic together in expert fashion not to leave readers like me behind. Read Full Review

And the Question scene is the one that I will mull over the most. Is his line about Superman being Leviathan a clue? Could we be talking about some other Superman persona, like Ultraman? That would jibe with the 'want the same thing' note. And the information about the lack of a body count is meaty. This was a nice end to the prologue and beginning of chapter one. Read Full Review

I'm strangely excited by this comic, although there remains a lot of questions about this particular mystery. Read Full Review

The tension keeps mounting and the story keeps getting better as Bendis sinks his teeth into something more enjoyable. Read Full Review

I'll admit I'm a bit confused by the final few panels in which Superman and Lois appear transformed for an undercover mission (what did I miss?), but even an unclear ending doesn't detract all that much from another solid issue. Worth a look. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1009 is the best the book has been in months. It actually serves to get readers interested in Bendis forthcoming Leviathan event, adding some intrigue to the whole thing. There's some good characterization in the book, the only exception being Jimmy Olsen. The ending is quite interesting, and it could be fun to see how it all works out. Epting's art is much better than it has been. All in all, this is a good book; it's not great, and it definitely doesn't make up for the mediocrity of Bendis Action Comics so far, but it entertainingly does its job. Read Full Review

Steve Epting's art is really good. If he was given more interesting plot moments to render, the art would be more dynamic. Read Full Review

The issue was enjoyable and provided a series of unique character interactions Read Full Review

Im digging Eptings artwork. It kind of has aretro feel to it, one I associate with the work of Jack Abel in the late 60sand 70s. It reinforces that the classic Superman is back, free from theresidue of the New 52. The less said of that, the better. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1009 continues a long-winded mystery that finds Supes once again playing detective. Hopefully things start to pick up from here Read Full Review

If you read last issue......... Well, you're really not missing anything here except for the cliffhanger.  With that said though, you do get excellent art throughout the issue, it's just you don't get any new story and that's pretty damn frustrating for a monthly title.   Read Full Review

Bendis continues to write A.C. and he does it well!.
This issue can appear a little confusional, and it is, but it’s because Supes can’t found a way out, this events are confusing him and so is the reader.A lot of things happens here and I can’t be more excited for the next issue.
Superman and Action Comics are the Alfa and the Omega of who is Superman, and are both in the hands of a master of the industry.
The art is so good, Epting makes this characters real and makes them act like real people.

"That is the question"

So, what do we have in this issue? Let's see:

- Amanda Waller knows who Superman is. It actually makes sense, a lot of it. She probably knows who the brooding Batman is or the fast Flash also.
- The Question sitting in the dark, looking cool. I have no idea where the smoke was coming from, but who cares, that hospital scene was great.
- And lastly, Superman going undercover as a Spyral agent? It looks and sounds ridiculous, but I can't wait to see it.

Agent Chaz Donen reporting for duty.

There isn't anything overly new here, and some of the dialogue can be a bit cringey at times, but you know what? It's entertaining. It's pure popcorn flick in a comicbook form, and I do enjoy where this is going so far.

Mildly confusing, especially that ending. But I love the idea of Superman being forced into dealing with things that he can't solve with super-powers. And of him and Lois being a team.

The story doesn’t really go anywhere new but it kept my interest. The cliffhanger was a bit of a let down as well as the Question entering the story. The art was fantastic but I need more out of a monthly.

The flying around everywhere was great, the little cameos were great but if only I had a better ending to draw me into next issue, I’d be more onboard.

Enjoying this story arc’s dialogue better than last but still not fan of how Jimmy is written. Art is really good! Solid 9/10 for art. But still not caring much about Leviathan. And we really don’t get much more than we already know.

I’m enjoying Superman, but action has been a slog and keeps going nowhere that we care about. Even the art and splash pages seem pointless. Time to drop this after a year of trying.

Bendis loves the sound of his own voice. I, however, do not.

The art was good.

Of course he's going to shoehorn his other characters into this book too. Can't wait until this puts is gone.

I don't know what it is. Maybe something just clicked. I've found Bendis' writing really annoying lately. Before I thought it was lame and tired, but now I'm legitimately distressed when I read these comics.

Still waiting on the supposedly good writing present in this title, I’ve yet to see it show up for close to a year now.

The one thing of note in this issue is how Lois is finally not portrayed poorly or in a nonsensical manner. She makes for a good stand-in for the readers when she questions Waller’s actions and even doubts the course of action Superman took in bringing her to the Fortress. Only took give or take 5 issues to not get Lois totally wrong, minor props there.

As far as the story goes, little is advanced and characters who will play a part will be introduced. The Question teaming up with the Wonder Twins, I can’t help but facepalm at this idea. However, Superman and Lois Lane being Spyral agents through some sort of kryptonite MacGuffin? This is just absurd.

Little else to say other than the issue leaves me with little to no interest in the following issue, like the others before it. Would not recommend purchasing, read only if you must. Overall keep expectations low because bendis leading a “big event” should have people apprehensive towards how it could turn out. more

This issue felt even more poorly written than usual. Like I was actually struggling to make sense of their dialogue at parts.

THE GOOD:

-Steve Epting's art is alright. I've never been a fan of it, but it was fine for this issue.

-That X-Ray vision panel was cool, even if it's a small thing.

THE BAD:

-I just can't stand Bendis's scripts. I don't know why, but something about 'em just gets under my skin, y'know.

-The characters have and maybe always will feel hollow in this run.

-I'm just not into this storyline at all. Leviathan doesn't interest me. I don't know if I've ever not hated a Bendis villain since he came to DC. Rogol Zaar was awful. Leviathan is terrible too. The Red Cloud is just dumb. Yeah, never liked a villain.

-I thought it would be cool to see the Question, until I started reading his dialogue.

-Same goes for Director Bones.

-And alas, poor Jimmy Olsen, who was at one point a great character, until Bendis started writing Superman and he got turned to an obnoxious joke-dispenser.

-And… my god! That ending was atrocious. I think that's the worst part of Bendis's Superman run so far. How awful his endings ALWAYS are. more

When bendis run will end, i wanna read good superman comics!!!