Action Comics #999

Writer: Dan Jurgens Artist: Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: March 14, 2018 Cover Price: $2.99 Critic Reviews: 22 User Reviews: 27
8.2Critic Rating
8.1User Rating

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"The General"! Superman's journey through time has crashed to a halt, and at the end of the line General Sam Lane stands face to face for the first time with his grandson, Jon. Buckle up, because the most awkward super-family reunion in history is about to begin!

  • 10
    You Don't Read Comics - David Harth Mar 14, 2018

    Jurgens, Conrad, and Nunes deliver another great issue. Its really hard to imagine any other team taking this many plot threads and resolving them all in one issue and doing it so well. In this age of comic deconstructionism and taking six issues to tell stories, this team is able to touch on multiple themes and put a nice bow on them and do it all in a single issue. Read Full Review

  • 10
    DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd Mar 15, 2018

    This is a great character focused issue that not only addressed a deeper moral dilemma in the humanity of Phantom Zone imprisonment, but the everyday relationships between family members. Those can be complex and multifaceted, but at the end of the day, Sam and Lois and father and daughter and that should override everything else. They can find a way. This issue stands well on its own and is a perfect emotional lead in to next issues anniversary spectacular 80 years in the making- Action Comics #1000! Read Full Review

  • 9.6
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Mar 19, 2018

    Yes, this is a fine ending for Jurgens. We get closure here. Sure, this seems as fast as the emotional scenes in Supergirl #19. But we have background with Lois and Sam. We have some history. And you can see how they are ready to try and reconcile even if neither is ready to extend their hand first. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Mar 14, 2018

    With the big anniversary issue in two more weeks this was a terrific cap to whats been a really strong title before Brian Michael Bendis kicks off his run. This is an easy recommendation for fans of Jurgens work on Action Comics. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Book Bin - Andy Frisk Mar 20, 2018

    Action Comics #1000 is right around the corner and I cannot wait to see what the good folks at DC Comics have in store for us lifelong Superman fans, but still thrill monthly to Jurgens's stories and will continue to...hopefully. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comicosity - Terrence Sage Mar 15, 2018

    Jurgens last issue is as final as one could make it. Acting as a conclusion to everything that came before,Action Comics is primed and ready for issue 1,000 and more stories about the Man of Steel. Jurgens, Conrad, Nunes, and Leigh just had to make sure they hit an emotional high note before they had to wrap up. Read Full Review

  • 8.8
    Outright Geekery - Brian A. Madrid Mar 22, 2018

    This is a humble comic book issue as Clark uses his strength to bring an enemy towards reformation while uses his farm-boys manners to bring a two drifted family members closer. I thoroughly enjoy this and I think you will too. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Brazen Bull - John Kocot Mar 14, 2018

    Overall, Action Comics #999 is a well-written and well-illustrated issue with a somewhat unsatisfactory resolution. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Impulse Gamer - Andrew Bistak Mar 15, 2018

    Action Comics #999 was a fitting farewell from Dan Jurgens who has easily created one of the best interpretations of Superman in a long-time. Complementing the story is the fantastic art from Will Conrad who successfully celebrates the mythology of Superman and his supporting cast. From here, Action Comics #1000 is coming that will celebrate 80 years of the Man of the Steel! Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Bleeding Cool - Joshua Davison Mar 15, 2018

    Action Comics #999 is an all-around feel-good comic. Bridges are mended. Kindness is shown. People bond. Plus, the art is solid to boot. This one earns a recommendation. Give it a read. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Book Corps - Tom Zimm Mar 14, 2018

    The story does a nice job connecting all of the story arcs in the most recent Superman and Action books which involved Jor-El, the conflict with Zod on New Krypton, and General Lane's return. In addition, the story provides closure for these story arcs that were not always very engaging as a reader. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett Mar 14, 2018

    Action Comics #999 is an excellent end point as the torch is passed to a new team next month. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Big Comic Page - Dave MacPhail Mar 26, 2018

    The next issue is issue 1000 and I would be shocked if it wasnt a bombastic adventure featuring over the top action and crazy fight sequences. With that in mind, its probably a good thing to have an issue like this every now and then that focuses on the other parts of the Kents lives. We do sometimes need that reminder that Superman is Clark Kents alter ego and not the other way around. We know the peace wont last for long but I personally enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time with the Kents in a (relatively) normal situation. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Pop Break - Andrew Fontana Mar 18, 2018

    Will Conrad is given several diverse locales this issue to portray, which he does with flair. His pencils are better suited for more action-centric work, but he's no slouch in drawing scenes that are heavily focused on conversation. The scenes he sets in space are particularly exceptional. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    AIPT - David Brooke Mar 14, 2018

    A good issue before we reach the historic #1,000, which is harder to do than you think: it has to mean something, yet not do too much. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Graphic Policy - Mr. H Mar 14, 2018

    It wasn't filler by any means and was a good little story but it did nothing to amp my excitement for next issue. I guess they can't all be super. Read Full Review

  • 7.8
    Comic Crusaders - Jamin Pierson Mar 15, 2018

    Action Comics #1000 isn't here just yet, but issue 999 will do just fine for now. Jurgens delivers a true Superman story without the use of a bad guy. I'm glad that Jurgens understands what characteristicsmake Superman who he is. It's not the muscles, the lasers, or even the trunks. It's Superman's unwavering morals, loyalty, and kind nature that makes Superman a timelesssuccess. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    On Comics Ground - Scott Shuken Mar 15, 2018

    Dan Jurgens' final issue before the landmark 1000th issue of Action Comics provides a nice end note to a run that was consistently about fatherhood and forgiveness. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Mar 14, 2018

    Jurgens has had the unenviable task of trying to make sense out of a VERY tangled Superman continuity, and usually, it works. This issue, I'm not so sure he was able to stick the landing. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Comic Watch - John Jack Mar 18, 2018

    All in all, I feel like this issue was acceptable, not great, but like I said, at the end of a long run an issue wrapping things up is pretty necessary so I won't rail on this one too hard, next stop 1000!!!! Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Multiversity Comics - Gregory Ellner Mar 19, 2018

    Dan Jurgens's run on "Action Comics" closes with a feeling of hope for the future. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Weird Science - Eric Shea Mar 14, 2018

    While there is extensive recap of things we've dealt with in this series and even from the last arc, this issue of Action Comics actually left me with "the feels" by the end of the book, as it was just a love letter to the character about why is he the world's greatest superhero.  Read Full Review

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