Action Comics #1092

Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Cian Tormey, Skylar Patridge Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: November 12, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 4
8.3Critic Rating
8.6User Rating

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For the first time since his unexpected debut, Clark returns to the City of Tomorrow obsessed with the future and his place in it—particularly since Captain Comet has deliberately set a mighty obstacle in front of him that he and his family have no idea how to overcome! He needs to earn the trust of the people of Metropolis—and fast!

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Nov 12, 2025

    Mark Waid is doing an incredible job of adding new layers to Clark Kent's journey from Superboy to Superman, as he's finally resolved things with Captain Comet but he might miss the elderly superhero's tough-love guidance as he's left to figure things out on his own. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Nov 12, 2025

    Tormey creates some great art throughout the issue. I was impressed with the visual style and how it matches the tone and mood of the story. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - Collier Jennings Nov 12, 2025

    Action Comics #1092 continues to put Clark Kent through the trials and tribulations only a teenager can go through, magnified by the issues that only a superhero can deal with. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Nov 17, 2025

    Put your guesses in the comment. And let me know where you stand on this Superboy book. I am really liking it. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Aspiring Kryptonian - Sam Rakestraw Nov 12, 2025

    Action Comics #1092 doesnt need to start off the next Superboy arc with a bang. Instead, its with introspection and that classical question of the two egos that has been debated throughout the decades and across media. Read Full Review

  • 7.8
    Comic Watch - Christian Laspada Nov 12, 2025

    Action Comics #1092 taps deep into the legacy of Superman mythology, exploring teenage drama and identity crises with gusto. A confident return by Waid, amplified by Tormeys visuals, promises one of the more compelling chapters in the Action Comics line this year. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Nov 12, 2025

    Action Comics #1092 puts growth and accountability above easy spectacle, asking if even the sunniest super-teen can recover from one bad day. The result isn't fireworks but an honest, sharply executed slice of superhero growing pains; a clear recommendation for readers who expect more than capes and punches for their comic budget. Read Full Review

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