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Agreed. I wish he'd take over on the main comic.
Now that Superboy has made his Metropolis debut, a hero from the past re-emergesto take him down—one who sees him as a reckless hindrance to human progressand a threat to all! For the first time, the Boy of Steel faces off against an opponentwith powers beyond his!
But my worries about Comet bear fruit. We see him talking to General Lane about the threat Superboy is. At least he doesn't reveal Superboy is Clark Kent. But working with General Lane? That can't be a good thing. I rather enjoyed this whole issue. It is seeing this young Clark trying to find out how to navigate the world, a still new thing to him, that really has reeled me in. I haven't read many 'very early Superboy stories' within the timeline so this feels fresh. Patridge's art suits the story perfectly. Read Full Review
This is a great example of how, with the right angle, you can take well-trod ground and tell an original story that really feels like it add something new to the mythos. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1089 is a fantastic issue that introduces Captain Comet as a skeptical mentor to Superboy, creating a compelling dynamic that tests the young hero's character. With great art and a story that grounds its powerful characters, this comic is a great read for fans looking for a fresh take on Superman's early days. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1089 really showed the scale of the threat that Captain Comet poses for Clark and with him knowing Clark' secret, Clark has his hands tied. After seeing who Captain Comet is sharing information with at the end of this issue, we just know that things are about to get rather interesting for Clark. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1089 puts unexpected pressure on Clark Kent, showcasing how his teenage years were just as tough, if not tougher, than everyone else's. It's elements like these that keep Waid and Partridge's run from simply being a walk down memory lane; they aim to do something truly different with Superboy. Read Full Review
Patridge delivers some great looking art throughout the issue. The visuals and imagery have a classic silver age style to them that I think works perfectly with the story and its subject matter. Read Full Review
The world has taken notice of Superboy and one individual makes his intentions known. Waids writing constructs a vintage yet complicated tale. Patridge & Plascencia present the traditional themes while having readers watch Clark grow up in front of them. The ending leaves hope for more. Knowing the creative team, that wont be hard to succeed. Read Full Review
This is the perfect arc for new Superman readers. I am excited to see how Waid reshapes the early days of Clark Kent. The writing and art are great, and this is the perfect jumping on point for new Superman readers. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1089 is another great installment in this updating of the Adventures of Superman When He Was a Boy by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge. There's a great focus on character and use of DC Comics history to bring thing together as he effectively updates and brings modern storytelling sensibilities while also incorporating longtime DC history. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1089is a beautifully illustrated comic that builds a charming and believable world. However, the story itself is an exercise in wheel-spinning. The slow pacing and absence of any real drama make this a forgettable read. The issue has all the components for a great storya mysterious new character, a hero in training, and a conflict at schoolbut it fails to tie them together in a compelling way. Read Full Review
Another superb issue.
Talok II? Braal? What's up with this I wonder.
Bugger off Gabe Hernandez.
>For me< Mark waid can write superman forever.
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