Action Comics #1085

Writer: G. Willow Wilson Artist: Gavin Guidry Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: April 9, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 12
6.9Critic Rating
6.8User Rating

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Superman Superstars concludes with an unforgettable two-part story written by Poison Ivy's G. Willow Wilson and drawn by fan-favorite artist Gavin Guidry (Superman '78). Knowing he needs a break from the expectations and pressures of Metropolis, Lois sends Clark to the arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. But when Clark arrives, he discovers that the scientific outpost has been plagued by a villain hoping to melt humanity's hopes for survival. Sounds like a job for Superman!

  • 9.0
    AIPT - Jennifer Chu Apr 9, 2025

    Action Comics #1085 offers a refreshing change of pace and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Apr 9, 2025

    New artist Stephen Byrne is perfect for this story, giving the events a gorgeous art style that really makes the character designs shine, and it was great to see Zatara again the former Teen Titan hasn't been used well in a while. But the ending, which was spoiled in solicits, promises to set up a lot more antics going forward as Bea's desperate attempt to fix things lead to things getting, um, freaky. A fun start. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    The Comic Book Spot - Erik Knapp Apr 13, 2025

    For what I would call a "filler story, Action Comics #1085 is a nice and compelling effort. I'm interested in what Kilg%re wants with refreezing the arctic shelf but if anyone can get to the bottom of the mystery, it's Superman. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    The Aspiring Kryptonian - David Beasley Apr 9, 2025

    There's a couple of old Silver Agey tropes for Superman in Action Comics #1085 that Wilson uses that I've never been to fond of but so far they play well with the story she's crafting. Other than that, it's a solid chapter one with some genuine unexpectedness. Read Full Review

  • 6.5
    Comic Watch - Christian Laspada Apr 9, 2025

    This new arc promises interesting themes and ideas, and I am excited to see how they conclude in the next issue. The writing is great, but the art is fairly standard for a comic book. Superman fans old and new will enjoy this story. Read Full Review

  • 5.5
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Apr 9, 2025

    Action Comics #1085 begins a wacky, Silver Age-inspired adventure when Clark Kent heads to Antarctica for a story and finds a deadly threat. G. Willow Wilson's script reads like a kid-friendly adventure you'd find at a Scholastic Book Fair, flaws and all, and Gavin Guidry's art is a decent match for Wilson's vibe. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Apr 14, 2025

    This was an okay issue. It felt a little light in story for a whole issue. The whole timing of when this is sort of stuck with me throughout. I suppose we'll need the next issue to understand why Kilg%re is doing what they are doing.  Guidry brings a nice style to the proceedings. For some reason I am really like the white suit! Read Full Review

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