Action Comics #1095
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| Writer | Mark Waid |
| Artist | Patricio Angel |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
Pete Ross knows everything about Clark Kent...or does he? After stumbling across a distressing truth about his best friend's superhero exploits, Pete is at a crossroads. Will he be a powerful ally to the Boy of Steel or the one person capable of orchestrating his demise?
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9.6
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Feb 16, 2026I am so thrilled that classic Pete Ross is back. I have loved how Waid has handled Pete throughout this run. But this story is pitch perfect. And this art style works perfectly for the flashback. Read Full Review
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Feb 11, 2026This is quickly becoming the defining Superboy origin. Read Full Review
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9.4
Comic Watch - Christian Laspada
Feb 11, 2026Action Comics #1095 taps deep into the legacy of Superman mythology, exploring teenage drama and identity crises with gusto. A confident return by Waid, amplified by Delpeche’s visuals, promising one of the more compelling chapters in the Action Comics line this year. Read Full Review
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8.5
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Feb 11, 2026Keep your friends close and your best friend’s closer. Waid puts Pete Ross through an emotional grind with the writing. Delpeche throws some timeless looks into this vintage era. The Superboy era continues to impress with its’ classic storytelling. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Feb 11, 2026Action Comics #1095 shifts gears to focus on Pete Ross and shows why he's an important part of Clark Kent's life. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Clique - Russell Hartman
Feb 19, 2026Action Comics #1095 was another really solid entry in Mark Waid’s run, and I’m enjoying this flashback to Superboy’s early days in Smallville more than I thought I would. Action Comics has been more than a welcome counterpart to the currently DC-KO-focused main Superman title, and this slice of Smallville of yesteryear, every month, gives these two titles an interesting dichotomy. We don’t see Pete Ross much in modern-day Superman tales, but maybe this issue can be the start of seeing him featured more often. He’s an underutilized character in the Superman mythos. Waid’s storytelling prowess, combined with Patricio Delpeche’s classic art style, makes for a strong, Pete Ross-focused issue that shows that the bonds of friendship are some of the most important relationships in our lives. Read Full Review
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6.0
The Aspiring Kryptonian - Sam Rakestraw
Feb 11, 2026With the most dramatic thing about Action Comics #1095 being the cover, readers have no choice but settle down and listen to Pete Ross for better or worse. At least this character gets a cool retcon, that if true, makes him one of Clark’s truly best friends. Read Full Review
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9.5
Absolutely delightful update of the classic Silver Age story.
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9.0
Another winner from Mark Waid, who is turning his ACTION run into a modern classic for the ages. The Pete Ross story was a tad predictable in a few places, and the art is a bit cartoonish at times, but overall this issue tells another wonderful story from the Superboy days!
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8.0
this is the first time I actually found Pete Ross to be interesting. Sometimes he gets pushed to the side in favor for Jimmy Olsen, but it's important to remember that Pete Ross was Clark's best high school friend.
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