As Superboy is called for his first mission for General Lane, Clark wonders if he made the right decision. As the tension builds, the U.S. government prepares a contingency plan that could put our hero down for good. Plus, Pete Ross has a secret—one he’s reluctant to share with his best friend.
Videos by ComicBook.comAction Comics is one of DC's must-read books in 2026, and this issue shows off why. Waid has always written an amazing Superman, and he's just as great with Superboy. Waid is basically a doctorate-level expert on old school DC, so giving him a chance to redo the tales of Superboy was honestly the best idea that DC could have. Superboy is one of the most important concepts in comics, and getting a new modernized version of the Teen of Steel is everything a Superfan could want. Waid does an amazing job with young Clark Kent, capturing the goodness of the boy as he tries to navigate a world that has changed completely since putting on the red, blue, and yellow. Read Full Review
But the infamous lightning flash near the tent tells us ... Pete already knows. Shades of the Silver Age!!! This was a little bit of a heavier issue for this Superboy run and the story and the arts completely mesh. From the deadly action to the heavy heart to the lightning flash, this issue rang true. Read Full Review
This issue is very much a "reality ensues moment for Clark, as he starts to realize the toll that being a hero will take on him and just how alone he is in this quest. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1094 is such a great issue! Superboy's mission really brought him into himself, considering he is still so young here he has some incredibly difficult decisions to make and seeing his workings out and tactics was just a joy to read! We also get to see a lot of his compassion and respect here in this issue and I'd go as far as to say that this issue showcases EVERYTHING I adore about this character, it's safe to say that writer Mark Waid, just gets it. Read Full Review
Supperboy learns a hard lesson about his new life in is latest flashback tale. Waid's writing throws the young hero into the high consequences of being a superhero. Delpeche's art mixes the innocence of high school life with the gravity of life and death in combat. One of the more impactful looks at the early days of Clark Kent unfolds here. Check it out. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1094takes a surprisingly emotional turn, as Clark Kent grapples with the harsh realities of war. Waid's run has taken some surprising swings, but this issue might be one of the biggest - especially with the way it ends. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1093 taps deep into the legacy of Superman mythology, exploring teenage drama and identity crises with gusto. A confident return by Waid, amplified by Delpeches visuals, promises one of the more compelling chapters in the Action Comics line this year. Read Full Review
Action Comics #1094 continues Waid's captivating exploration of Superboy as he juggles teenage-life, superpowers, and being at the beck and call of General Sam Lane. It is a thoughtful examination of what makes Clark Kent the hero many admire, and why Action Comics is a must-read right now. Read Full Review
This book has become one of the very best monthly books that DC currently publishes, thanks to legendary writer Mark Waid, who is in effect writing “Superboy: Year One” here. Each issue explores a new facet to Clark and how he interacts with, and learns from, the world around him. This issue was another outstanding example. To have both ACTION and SUPERMAN in the hands of such talented storytellers is not to be taken for granted!
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