Action Comics #1098
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| Writer | Mark Waid |
| Artist | Skylar Patridge, Patricio Angel |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
The Weapons Master has homed in on the most scientifically advanced tech on Earth, which happens to be hiding the on Kent Farm…Clark’s rocket ship. Now the Justice League and Superboy must defend his legacy and save the town of Smallville from Xotar and his cache of malevolent munitions!
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The Aspiring Kryptonian - Tyrone Tony Reed Jr
May 17, 2026Action Comics #1098 is another top-notch issue. I know Superman is missing, and while I hope and know he will eventually be found, I hope it is not anytime soon because I love this time-travel arc and the heroes selected to be a part of it. Read Full Review
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9.6
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
May 18, 2026There is a pretty good cliffhanger after the fight leading into what might be the last issue of this run. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
May 13, 2026We know Clark is headed for the present soon for the upcoming “Reign of the Superboys” event, but this has been a great story that sets up his interaction with the present-day DCU first. Read Full Review
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9.0
Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
May 13, 2026Superboy’s run-in with the JLU continues with a more personal tale than expected. Waid magnificently unveils a hidden side of the Kents to add into the conflict at hand. The art constructs the powerful images to compliment this while establishing the fast moving issues at hand. A vintage look at a hero’s legacy growing before our eyes! Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Collier Jennings
May 13, 2026Action Comics #1098 takes a bit of a breather to hone in on what makes Superman Superman, delivering some strong character work and a pair of complementary art styles in the process. Read Full Review
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8.5
Comic Book Clique - Russell Hartman
May 14, 2026With an emotional retelling of baby Kal-El landing on Earth combined with a huge battle that has possible timeline altering consequences, Action Comics #1098 is another fantastic issue in what has been a great run. Mark Waid’s run has been full of great character moments and thrilling action supported by some dynamic art and this issue is no different. Skylar Patridge and Patricio Delpeche each get to showcase their talents and the contrasting art styles between certain sequences are great to view. Action Comics #1100 is almost upon us and I can’t wait to see what this creative team has in store. Read Full Review
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7.8
Comic Watch - Christian Laspada
May 14, 2026Action Comics #1098 taps deep into the legacy of Superman mythology as he enters Metropolis. A confident return by Waid, amplified by Patridge and Delpeche’s visuals, promises one of the more compelling chapters in the Action Comics line this year. Read Full Review
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6.0
Get Your Comic On - Luke Deckard
May 13, 2026Action Comic #1098 has moments of genuine charm, but flashbacks and high school melodrama derail the urgency you might expect in a story hinged on locating Clark’s stolen ship, and stopping a time lord determined to kill Superboy. Read Full Review
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9.5
Pleasant as always, but I still think it's a mistake to call the reign of the Superboys an event, because what we're seeing are 4 independent stories that aren't related (and it seems they won't be).
The writing is good and the art is excellent for the most part. I didn't like the art in the flashback scenes.
And did I misunderstand, or did Clark discover his alien origin through time travel? The scene with Kent and Martian Manhunter was cute too.+ Like • Comment• Likes (1) -
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