I'll admit my nostalgia for the Superman era John Ridley is tapping into makes me a bit biased, but the way he's turned his story in Action Comics #1082 into a Clark Kent centric tale is also a bit exciting. The art team sets a perfect tone throughout the pages as well, to the point you can imagine a musical score accompaniment. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1082 is an interesting comic that does what entertainment, and John Ridley, does best, ask questions and explores out world through storytelling. We're left with no answers so far and a lot of questions but overall, it's an Superman story where the problem might not be able to be solved by punching things. And, it's a story arc that in the end might not have any answers. Read Full Review

Superman has a question of influence in this new story arc. Ridleys writing challenges the Man of Steels impact on others. Miranda, De La Cruz and Sharpe blend superhero themes in with ever mounting drama for a solid chapter. Where this heads now is anyones guess. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1082 is a slow, but promising start to a story that takes a look at Superman's power to inspire and more specifically, its potential limits. Time will tell if this story can live up to its potential. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1082 digs deep into the weighty philosophical question of what makes a superpowered person choose to be a villain over a hero. John Ridley's thoughtful exploration of that question through Clark Kent's reporting research is interesting fodder for philosophy students, but it's an utter snooze fest for somebody wanting to read a Superman comic with action. It's John Ridley. Are you really surprised?5/10 Read Full Review

With the start of a new arc, this is the perfect jumping-on point for new Superman readers. This arc seems to promise interesting themes and ideas of Superman as a symbol and I am excited to see if it delivers. Overall, this issue is just okay with middle-of-the-road art and some questionable character moments. Read Full Review