Though not ideal for a new reader there is enough explanation and some exposition here – thanks to Cyborg Superman to ensure that most readers will pick up exactly what is going on. A thoroughly compelling read this week which I have no trouble recommending to new and existing readers alike. Read Full Review

With this issue's cliffhanger, Superman is going to have a real tough time battling any of the Revenge Squad. I can't wait to see what Jurgens does next with a book that's become one of my favorite Rebirth reads. Read Full Review

With Superman stuck in The Black Vault General Zod is out for REVENGE! Will Superman get out of The Black Vault in time to stop him! Let's find out in this weeks Action Comics! Read Full Review

The "Revenge Squad" arc has had its ups and downs, but the combination of Jurgens and Herbert has already demonstrated the ability to elevate this story to a much higher level. And I can't wait to see their next issue. Read Full Review

Action Comics has been hit or miss with its different arcs and so far Revenge is turning out to be a major hit. One full of big adventure with the type of world-ending stakes you want in an Action Comics story. Read Full Review

Action Comics remains a strong and engaging DC Comics Rebirth book. Jurgens continues to reinvigorate the character. It's not often that the same writer gets to pop culturally orchestrate the rebirth of a character twice in their career. Read Full Review

This story is picking up heat quickly. Some of Superman's worst foes are out and on a stampede of vengeance. Superman is suffocating in his own guilt, and loses more than he ever has before. Jurgens is doing a fantastic job in giving each character enough space to really highlight their motives and their qualities. If you've ever thought to yourself that Superman was a flat character, this book will change that idea pretty quick. Read Full Review

A good fight comic that complicates Cyborg Superman's plan, changes Superman (maybe forever?) and ties well into the emotional side of Superman's friends. Read Full Review

I often find the middle chapter of an arc to slow things down a bit and this issue holds form. There is a great cliffhanger. There is a nice building momentum in some side scenes. And there is a lot of fighting. But this issue didn't feel like it had the substance of the prior chapters. Read Full Review

Revenge Part 3 ups the scale and dire situation of Superman vs. the Superman Revenge Squad to the darkest period it's been yet. Jurgens now has a Superman that's doubting himself and not fully in the fight and brave and courageous as he may be…it won't be enough. The theme of family has been explored and more so teased to greater effect in this issue. Our hero is down and out as it stands and it's going to take some like minded individuals that bear their own “S” on their chests to help him out in these trying times. Revenge Part 3 continues the adventure of the Superman Family and gets all of the pieces on the board as things mount for both sides. Read Full Review

This issue moves fast as hell and doesn't get us much further than where we were in the previous issue, but it had enjoyable art and added a new dynamic to the story that doesn't bode well for our hero.  I liked this issue enough and had some fun with it, but in the long run I just wish we'd get more story each issue. Read Full Review

Though bits of the plot are familiar, their assembly here works to great effect, leaving Action Comics #981 an effective and engaging read with excellent art on every page. Read Full Review

The classic approach to Superman is a welcome direction. However, there does seem to be a lack of depth in the plot. The off beat approach to trying to reconcile the two Supermen at the beginning of this run produced a more interesting challenge for both the reader and the Man of Steel. Though a step up from last issue, it's good, but not great. Read Full Review

This is exactly what I have expected from this story. A fun story, with all the Superman's foes teaming up. There isn't anything deep here, but you get exactly what the book's title says: an action-filled comic.

I was quite excited for the cross-over with the Suicide Squad but it finally didn't happen. We already know where the story is heading, and the cliff-hanger is really ridiculous in my opinion. However, the arc is still rather promising and I hope that it'll get better.