A long-forgotten hero from the past returns—but this is no team-up! As Superboyfights for his life against the original Man of Tomorrow, he discovers the real reasonsuperheroes have been gone for so long. Can Clark convince his enemy that hecomes in peace?
This is an early-bird appearance from one of Clark's most complex antagonists, and this run continues to do an amazing job of fleshing out the character's world long before he met most of his supporting cast. Read Full Review
I have been having so much fun reading this. The words, the plot, the art all mesh effortlessly. It is a ton of fun! Read Full Review
Action Comics #1090 revisits everything that makes Superboy and Superman origin stories and even offer new lenses to see them out of. While theres only two panels worth of new developments, the spike in entertainment this series has gotten since Summer of Superman began is still fresh. Read Full Review
A lighter, fun tone permeates Action Comics #1090 in both script and art. The overall story moves forward in subplots, and the main action is enjoyable as it all revolves around character, be it Clark, Lana or Captain Comet. Skylar Patridge's work is really shining as this series progresses. There are lots of great details and storytelling elements. There are just enough nostalgic/ throwback moments to keep old readers happy while everything still feel new and contemporary. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1090 taps deep into the legacy of Superman mythology, exploring teenage drama and identity crises with gusto. A confident return by Waid, amplified by Patridges visuals, promising one of the more compelling chapters in the Action Comics line this year. Read Full Review
Partridge delivers great art throughout the story. The imagery is beautifully detailed and gives the feeling of those silver age comics in looks and aesthetic. Read Full Review
Superboy learns the hard way not everyone is here to help. Waid pens a classic tail of heroics & heart with the writing. Patridge & Plascencias art present a vintage look at the beginning times. The story has been a great throwback to the construction of the Man of Tomorrow. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1090 is a great entry in a fantastic run, balancing coming-of-age drama with pulse-pounding action. It's a joy to watch Clark navigate the challenges of being a hero while also just trying to be a kid. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1090 is a flashy flyer weighed down by sluggish storytelling and recycled emotional beats. Even with Superman clocking sixty thousand miles per hour, the drama barely hits school zone speed. Next issue had better pack a punch, or this series risks becoming less "Summer of Superman, and more "Nap Time of Smallville.5/10We hope you found this article interesting. Come back for more reviews, previews, and opinions on comics, and don't forget to follow us on social media: Read Full Review
Fun.
That's a word that's been missing from comics for a long time. Mark Waid is one of the few (but growing number at DC) who knows what that word means - and it has shown in his work since his return to DC.
He's not Superman - he's still just Clark in a costume and it's... fun!
Here's hoping when Mark finishes this run that there are three teens from the future that stop by his time to say "Hi".
It’s another exciting chapter that has us experiencing Clark’s joy in what it’s like to walk in his shoes during these formative years. He is having fun being Superboy and is also acting like a normal healthy human teenager at the same time. Waid’s writing is great as always, while Patridge’s art continues to improve with each issue.
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