Bogdanove's art could often be divisive in the 90s, but it looks great here. Read Full Review

This is the perfect issue to celebrate the 1075th issue of Action Comics! The great storytelling and exceptional art continue in this weeks issue. Filled with heart-warming moments and humor, this arc is perfect for new Superman readers and I am excited to see where the story goes. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1075 showcases the variety the Superman family has to offer, ranging from sci-fi epics to personal history. It also makes some big changes, but then again this is the Superman comic, so I'm glad creators are still swinging for the fences. Read Full Review

For a milestone issue, Action Comics #1075 doesn't have much fanfare. Just another chapter in the ongoing story, which isn't necessarily bad but is a bit disappointing. Clark's aside to Krypton's past gets a substantial connection to what's happening with The Phantom Zone, but Conner and Kenan's tale (albeit fun to read) feels more and more disjointed from the main story with each installment. Supergirl's story is also starting to feel too drawn out but still has the potential to pick up more traction. Still, I'm very excited to see where things are going and can't wait for next week's issue. Read Full Review

Shame we are wasting Patridge's art. This artistic theme of splash pages with circular centers (suns, eyes, staff heads, eyeglasses) bookends every chapter but it doesn't add much. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1075 is an alarming example of narrative disarray, a collection of tales that stumbles over its own ambitions and ultimately collapses under the weight of its shortcomings. The issue suffers from a glaring tonal and thematic inconsistency, largely due to the contributions of Mark Waid and Mariko Tamaki, whose stories are, at best, indulgent distractions, and at worst, exercises in narrative irresponsibility.

And then there’s Mariko Tamaki. What can be said about her portion of this issue except that it is wholly unnecessary? Her story reeks of misplaced priorities, focusing on tangential subplots that neither enrich the Superman mythos nor engage the reader. It’s storytelling as filler—an afterthought masquerading as substance. Tamaki’s penchant for turning every exchange into an opportunity for introspective navel-gazing leaves the narrative feeling sluggish and bereft of momentum.

The stark contrast between Williamson’s work and that of his co-contributors underscores the fundamental problem with Action Comics #1075: a lack of cohesive vision. The issue fails to coalesce into a meaningful whole, instead feeling like a patchwork of competing priorities, most of which fall short of the mark.

In conclusion, Action Comics #1075 is a deeply flawed publication that squanders its potential by allowing mediocrity to overshadow brilliance. While Williamson’s story shines as a beacon of what could have been, the rest of the issue drags it down into the mire of creative mismanagement. It’s a disservice to the legacy of Superman and to the readers who deserve so much more. more