It's a race against time for Superman and Mon-El to prevent the lethal forces of Xa-Du and Aethyr from converging! But to save the present, the Man of Steel is forced to face the past! It's the dramatic return of Krypton's last son to his homeworld as the Man of Tomorrow voyages to the City of Yesterday! Plus, Kara meets the being at the center of her quest! What could they have done to cause the whole universe to unite against them? Find out in the next thrilling chapter of Supergirl!
Two great stories, two different kinds of attractive art, and an unexpected homecoming for the Man of Steel makes for one you'll probably want to pick up, especially if, like me, you're plotting the course to a new Legion of Super-Heroes. Read Full Review
This is the cosmic horror we needed for Halloween. This new weekly arc is the perfect jumping on point for new Superman readers. A great storyline with amazing art, Im so happy this arc will be released weekly. This is a great starting place for new readers. Read Full Review
While this story isn't taking place in World's Finest, in many ways it feels like the tale Mark Waid has been building to since he returned to DC. An epic space adventure, as well as a complex ethical narrative about the Phantom Zone, it takes us inside the infamous Kryptonian prison and asks some hard questions about how Krypton was run. Read Full Review
The art remains a constant highlight in Action Comics #1073 and the writing is still entertaining, but the sharp directional change in "Phantoms could derail the story. Also, "The Loop took me a second read to really grasp the concepts presented with the prisoner, changing the mysterious nature of the story into a bit of a confusing one. Fortunately we only have one week to see if my concerns warrant any merit. Read Full Review
Overall, Action Comics #1073 is a mix of Superman stories that range from the introspective to the bombastic - and craft a new foe for the Man of Steel. Read Full Review
Sometimes less is more and that's what Waid is doing so well with Action Comics. While he incorporates a number of Silver Age elements the emphasis is on telling a fun story. The reader doesn't have to know all the references. Waid provides enough as needed information for the story to be enjoyed. For the reader in the know, it adds an additional element. Read Full Review
This is just another incomprehensible chapter, all too brief. We meet the prisoner but other than the baffling inner monologue we don't get much information. And Kara's big action in the chapter is opening a door. I can't imagine anyone is finding this gripping or interesting. Read Full Review
Supergirl backup aside - I really liked Action Comics #1073. The narrative kept moving to it’s ultimate destination. Lots of fun Superman action in the Phantom Zone … it’s just a great book that I am enjoying.
NO SPOILERS but I fear just like Detective Comics #1090 they are about to retcon something from Superman’s past for no apparent reason - move forward not backwards. I find writers obsession with meddling with characters histories (and that of their families) to be boring.
The b-plot reeked of “The Most Toys” (Star Trek), “Command Performance” (The Orville), and about two dozen silver age comics … but I still enjoyed it. The protagonists were fun and had some great interactions.
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