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