Couldn't ask for a better start to the OZ storyline with Jurgens delivering a well-paced story and establishes the distance between Clark and humanity. In addition, couldn't ask for a better-looking book with Bogdanovic and Spicer rivaling each other on who was the better artist. Read Full Review

This really is one of the best opening acts of a mainstream character's storyline in a long time. Jurgens and Bogdanovic are really starting strong with all the prologue actions. Read Full Review

As the beginning of a new tale and one that is likely to reshape much of what we know of the Man of Steel, this is most definitely new reader and veteran reader friendly. The story is well told and a stunning art direction helps to add an extra dimension to an already great book. So far the story has proven to be every bit as important to the DCU as it claimed back when it was first announced, and I for one am truly excited to see what happens next. It is not often something so fundamental to a heros core is touched on like this and what follows could lead to a full deconstruction of everything we once knew to be fact. The wait for the next issue is going to feel like an eternity Read Full Review

I can't think of an issue of a Superman series in recent memory that set up a story as well as Action Comics #987 does. The Oz Effect is finally here, and if this issue is any indication of what the rest of this story holds, then we're in for one heck of a ride. Read Full Review

Dan Jurgens crafts a stunningly layered portrait of the human condition. With a perfect emotional narrative, it stands out as one his finest pieces of writing. Read Full Review

Action Comics #987 was a mindblown moment for me and Dan and his creative team really delivered an exceptional issue and I for one cannot wait to see where all this goes! Read Full Review

The guessing is over, Mr. Oz is revealed and Superman's life will never be the same. The story is great, though doesn't rate a + because it's only the first chapter in “The Oz Effect.” Future issues will see if this upgrade is warranted in the story. The visuals are exceptionally strong, making Superman a god and his struggles colossal. Recommended. Read Full Review

Happy reading and definitely check this story out! Read Full Review

Action Comics #987 had a lot of hype around it, and it's definitely been met. Read Full Review

Superman's values are put to the test! Read Full Review

One thing is for certain, this reveal is on par with one of the biggest reveals of the year and if the ramifications of Mr. Oz will rock not only Superman's world but the larger DCU as a whole… Jurgens and company have created a fine issue to usher in one of the long sought secrets of DC Rebirth. Read Full Review

There's a lot of relevance to the real world in the attitudes that Oz is trying to nurture. It's easy to blame those attitudes and outlooks on an outside force. However, it's us in the real world that are to blame. Superman will have a much easier time defeating Oz in the comics than we will of turning around those xenophobic and selfish outlooks in our world. This issue makes one think. It's disguised as a super-hero comic, but it's really about the challenges we face in our own world. Read Full Review

The Oz Effect gets off to a very strong start. This has been one of the most anticipated stories of the Rebirth era and so far it hasn't disappointed. It'll be fun to see where Jurgens takes the story next issue. Read Full Review

I found the art to be exactly what I wanted out of this issue. It did not disappoint me, it did not exceed expectations. That's all one can ask for this book. The main draw here is the story, and Jurgens made one hell of a setup issue. Read Full Review

A Superman comic that takes the time to reflect the precarious nature of our own world isn't necessarily exceptional " again, this is Superman we're talking about here " but that something like this would take place at the beginning of one of DC's most anticipated events of the year " that's something worth commending. Read Full Review

Well, at least the mystery is over. We get an origin next issue. And I have to admit the buildup to the reveal, our seeing the underbelly of humanity and seeing Superman's shock at all of it, made the reveal stand out. Read Full Review

Viktor Bogdanovic's pencils, unfortunately, are not quite up to the task that Jurgens gives him. His somewhat cartoonish style was an excellent fit for a book like New Super-Man, but feels particularly out of place here. His characters are all rendered in a style that doesn't match the tone of this issue. Mike Spicer's bright colors are a good fit for the pencils, but taken altogether the art is an ill fit for a darker toned story. Read Full Review

Dan Jurgen's finally pulls back the curtain enough to reveal just who the man called Mr. Oz is and in that one answer a thousand new questions arise. This is truly the biggest story to hit the DCU since Rebirth opened the door to these new possibilities. Geoff Johns has set the stage for the entire DCU to be forever changed in the twinkling of an eye and Dan Jurgen's has proven himself more than up for the task with this first part of The Oz Effect arc. He is able to satisfy and excite all at once as the huge revelation sets the stage for huge things to come. The artwork is imaginative and innovative if on the brink of visual overload at times, Bogdonavic does a sloid job of keeping pace with Jurgens' kinetic tale of chaos. Overall this is a fantastic start to one of the biggest Superman arcs since Rebirth began. 4/5 Read Full Review

By digging into the heart of Superman's ability to bring hope and also his inability to save everyone, Dan Jurgens, Viktor Bogdanovic, Jonathan Glapion, Jay Leisten, and Mike Spicer giveAction Comics#987 a solid ideological foundation before the big reveal. The final page definitely surprised me and is a real shock to who Superman is as a character withAction Comics#988 providing some much needed context. Read Full Review

Action Comics #987 did exactly what fans were hoping it would do by revealing who Mr. Oz really is. In the process Dan Jurgens creates plenty of questions that make "The Oz Effect" feel like a must read story arc. Creating that "must read" feeling makes Action Comics #987 a successful start to "The Oz Effect." Read Full Review

As I said,expect to be surprised, with the secret origin of Mr. Oz promised for nextissue. But what that means for the Man of Steel in the future remains to seen.I anticipate a crisis of conscience, perhaps a Bryan Singer-like attack on an emotional level, or maybe a fight between two powerful super-beings. Lets keepour fingers crossed its blend of both. Read Full Review

One last thing: If this really is Jor El, why is he just grabbing Green K and waving it around in the beginning? Read Full Review

While Mr. Oz is revealed in this issue, which gives us a pretty cool cliffhanger, the rest of the issue just felt off because of the character's complete change of demeanor in everything we've seen up to this point.  Yeah, the art was great and we saw a side of Superman, which we rarely get to see, but overall, this issue just felt forced to reveal Oz, whether it really makes sense to what we've seen or not. Read Full Review

Altogether, this is kind of a neutral beginning. It doesn't really give us anything new, but it reminds us why the story is at this point in the first place. It's a decent base and a quick read, but not quite a must-read yet. Read Full Review

It's finally here. After literal years of waiting, we finally find out the true identity of Mr. Oz, the man in the shadows who has been plaguing the DC Universe since his introduction in Geoff Johns/John Romita Jr.'s Superman #34. And it kinda sucks. Read Full Review

Its finally here! What we have all have been waiting for quite sometime now. We finally know who the mysterious puppet master is who's been calling himself Mr. Oz and seems to know a lot about Superman. This issue delivered, like really delivered and gave us a dark, exciting and epic story leading to quite a shocking ending that I really enjoyed...definitely didn't see it coming that's for sure. I'm excited to see where this conflict between Superman and Mr. Oz goes. Dan Jurgens keeps doing a solid job showing us how awesome and heroic yet human and likable Superman is because he wants to save everyone and he knows he can't be everywhere at once. You see really see it in this issue. Him blaming himself for not being to save innocent people who unfortunately get caught in Mr. Oz's evil plan is all quite heartbreaking and really well done. The artwork (great cover btw) is also solid as always filled with really cool panels keeping us engaged and entertained for 20 plus pages. All in all, great issue definitely the best one in this series in months and I'm really excited to see where this goes leading all the to the Doomsday Clock event in November. It's definitely an exciting time to be a DC fan! more

This is the right way to depict Superman. Not by his physical weakness or having a stronger enemy, but by making him face humanity in all its beauty and uglyness. It's a long awaited story arc and the first issue delivers. The cliffhanger at this point is more or less efficient since pretty much everyone had his theory about the identity of Mr.Oz and many were actually right, but judging this comic for its cliffhanger is doing it disservice. The art is extremely solid, the emotional effect on Superman can be felt, the details on Oz's influence are nice and give life to everything. Hope they keep the momentum for the rest of the Oz Effect.

Awesome reveal.

Art was great and the both the story and the reveal were amazing. Cannot wait for the next issue.

A good comics. The intensity raising well. Sadly the end was spoiled by Facebook, but I find this reading very good.
I don't like who's Oz but I'm curious to see what will follow.
The art was a less strong than previously.

스토리 발단과 전개는 휼륭했지만, 별 감흥이 없는 반전. 앞으로 이 수습을 어떻게 처리할지 궁금

Granted the cliffhanger reveal was effectively SUPERSHOCKING (and suspect) but I think the true impact of this scene has clouded the rating of the overall issue which really seemed average. Also that cover is so average and should have been replaced by the variant as the 1st image choice for this decent opening chapter.

Very good start to this story line. I love seeing Superman being a hero and inspiring. The big reveal will upset a lot of people, but I think this could be really cool. I will wait and see how this is explained because this possibly could be a red herring still.

I don't know if I'm the only one but I hate the idea that Mr. Oz turned out to be Jor-El. I'm still hoping it really isn't the actual Jor-El but then it retreads too much like Zor-El/Cyborg Superman. Jor-El in my mind is supposed to be the hopeful one of the two brothers but having him as a cynical shadowy figure wanting humanity to destroy itself through dark decisions seems really out of character for Jor-El. It's not sitting well with me. Jor-El was the voice of reason, compassion, and hope. But now he's just a couple screws loose away from being crazier than Zod.