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Ryan rated Action Comics #861 Nov 30, 2025
9.5

Action Comics #861

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jan 30, 2008

"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" part 4! Superman's mission in the 31st century continues on the one planet more dangerous than Earth: the cold, knowledge-obsessed world of Colu! What fate has befallen Brainiac 5, and what are the horrible secrets behind the new Justice League?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #860 Nov 30, 2025
8.5

Action Comics #860

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Dec 26, 2007

Shocked by the reasons behind the Legion's disbanding, Superman embarks on a quest to find the one Legionnaire who may hold the key to saving the future: Brainiac 5. But a bizarre group of Legion enemies is hot on Superman's tail, and they'll do whatever they must to stop him!

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics #859 Nov 30, 2025
9.5

Aged like wine

Action Comics #859

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Nov 21, 2007

The return of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues! The Man of Steel's jump to the future is anything but idyllic as he finds a world torn apart by strife and a populace that has turned on the Legion of Super-Heroes--and it's all because of Superman!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #858 Nov 30, 2025
9.0

Action Comics #858

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Oct 31, 2007

"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" begins with an extra-sized issue! Growing up, Clark Kent was a lonely boy until he met the teen team from the 31st century. But it's been years since he saw his friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him, and what's made the future so dangerous?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #857 Nov 30, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #857

By: Richard Donner, Eric Powell
Released: Oct 24, 2007

Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and illustrator Eric Powell conclude ''Escape From Bizarro World''! On the run from the population of Bizarro World, Superman comes face-to-face with Bizarro's most horrific allies. But what unexpected turn of events will save the day? And whose day is being saved?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #856 Nov 29, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #856

By: Geoff Johns, Eric Powell
Released: Oct 3, 2007

Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Pa Kent is a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner! The 3-part ''Escape from Bizarro World'' continues with part 2!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #855 Nov 29, 2025
8.0

Action Comics #855

By: Geoff Johns, Eric Powell
Released: Aug 29, 2007

The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns & Richard Donner joins artist Eric Powell (The Goon) for the 3-part ''Escape from Bizarro World''! Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life, leaving Superman only one choice--he'll have to travel to Bizarro World!

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics Annual #11 Nov 29, 2025
10

A classic

Action Comics Annual #11

By: Geoff Johns, Adam Kubert
Released: May 7, 2008

In the extra-sized conclusion to "Last Son," Superman and the new Superman Revenge Squad-Lex Luthor, Bizarro, the Parasite and Metallo-take on General Zod, Ursa, and Non in a battle for Metropolis, the future of Krypton, and the fate of Earth!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #851 Nov 29, 2025
9.5

Action Comics #851

By: Geoff Johns, Adam Kubert
Released: Jul 4, 2007

Even if Superman can escape the Phantom Zone, can he hope to stop the Kryptonian criminals set lose on Metropolis? Not if the fallen bodies of DC Universe heroes littering the streets are any indication! His best allies may be his most dangerous enemies!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #847 Nov 29, 2025
8.5

Action Comics #847

By: Dwayne McDuffie, Renato Guedes
Released: Mar 28, 2007

In this companion issue to the "Last Son" storyline, Ma and Pa Kent discuss the disappearance of Superman during his battle with General Zod. Pa recalls an adventure he and Superman had years ago involving a trip they took together deep into space - and their frightening encounter with a Sun-Eater!

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yourfavoritefitch reviewed Action Comics #847 Sep 8, 2025
9.0

It's Dwayne McDuffie writing Superman. Need I say more?

Action Comics #847

By: Dwayne McDuffie, Renato Guedes
Released: Mar 28, 2007

In this companion issue to the "Last Son" storyline, Ma and Pa Kent discuss the disappearance of Superman during his battle with General Zod. Pa recalls an adventure he and Superman had years ago involving a trip they took together deep into space - and their frightening encounter with a Sun-Eater!

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Ryan reviewed Action Comics #846 Nov 29, 2025
10

This felt cinematic. Ive read a solid amount of Geoff Johns and my only complaint is that he overdoes the violence and collateral damage, but looks like he even understood there was only so far he could push it on Superman

Action Comics #846

By: Geoff Johns, Adam Kubert
Released: Feb 28, 2007

General Zod, Ursa, and Non attack Superman in Metropolis as the history of the Phantom Zone is revealed and the identities of the super-boy's parents are uncovered! And if you thought 3 Kryptonian villains were tough, wait 'til you see what damage an army of them can do!

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Ryan rated Superman #673 Nov 29, 2025
7.0

Superman #673

By: Kurt Busiek, Jess Merino
Released: Feb 13, 2008

"Insect Queen" concludes in an action-packed battle on the Moon, with the fate of Earth in the balance! Plus, major repercussions for LexCorp and Lana Lang, and Superman discovers what's happened to Chris and Lois.

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Ryan rated Superman #672 Nov 29, 2025
7.0

Superman #672

By: Kurt Busiek, Peter Vale
Released: Jan 9, 2008

It's Superman versus the all-new Insect Queen on the Moon, for the life of Lana Lang. Meanwhile, Lana makes a startling discovery that could transform LexCorp's future. And back in Metropolis, Chris Kent's power problems build to an explosive payoff. "Insect Queen" part 2.

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Ryan rated Superman #671 Nov 29, 2025
7.5

Superman #671

By: Kurt Busiek, Peter Vale
Released: Dec 19, 2007

"Insect Queen" part 1! Superman faces an army of insect warriors and Lana Lang is missing! Plus, parenthood isn't easy--and something's up with Chris Kent. Can Lois handle it, or will growing pains spell trouble for Lois, Clark, and all of Metropolis?

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Ryan reviewed Superman #670 Nov 29, 2025
9.0

Great ending to a good arc

Superman #670

By: Kurt Busiek, Rick Leonardi
Released: Nov 7, 2007

The entire Superman family--Superman, Supergirl, Power Girl, Krypto, Chris Kent and even Batman--makes a desperate last stand against a deadly threat to every Kryptonian in the universe! "The Third Kryptonian" part 3.

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Ryan rated Superman #669 Nov 28, 2025
8.0

Superman #669

By: Kurt Busiek, Rick Leonardi
Released: Oct 24, 2007

Secrets of Krypton's past are revealed in "The Third Kryptonian" Part 2 of 3, as survivors and enemies come fast and furious in a centuries-spanning story of interstellar adventure and survival. But someone's stalking the third Kryptonian...and now he's after Superman, too!

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Ryan rated Superman #668 Nov 28, 2025
8.0

Superman #668

By: Kurt Busiek, Rick Leonardi
Released: Oct 10, 2007

"The Third Kryptonian" part 1! A year ago, Superman learned of another Kryptonian on Earth. Now the hunt goes into overdrive, as the Metropolis Marvel and the Dark Knight Detective's search takes them from China to Gotham City to California and more.

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Ryan rated Action Comics #854 Nov 28, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #854

By: Kurt Busiek, Brad Walker
Released: Aug 15, 2007

It's a desperate battle for Superman, a turning point for Jimmy Olsen, and a deadly radioactive threat for Metropolis in the finale to ''3-2-1 Action''! Will Mr. Action live or die? And what will the future hold for Krypto? Plus: giant monkey!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #853 Nov 28, 2025
8.0

Action Comics #853

By: Kurt Busiek, Brad Walker
Released: Aug 1, 2007

3-2-1 Action continues with the Kryptonite Man on the loose, Mr. Action on the prowl and Superman on the ropes! Plus, a certain long-lost superdog returns...but what does fate hold for Jimmy Olsen?

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Ryan rated Action Comics #852 Nov 28, 2025
7.5

Action Comics #852

By: Kurt Busiek, Brad Walker
Released: Jul 18, 2007

Jimmy Olsen has always been Superman's pal, but now that he's manifesting powers, will Jimmy be Superman's partner?! Secrets behind Jimmy's past are revealed and the Kryptonite Man breaks loose in ""3-2-1 Action"" part 1 of 3!

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Ryan rated Superman #665 Nov 28, 2025
7.5

Superman #665

By: Kurt Busiek, Rick Leonardi
Released: Jul 25, 2007

This special tie-in to the COUNTDOWN event reveals for the first time how Jimmy Olsen came to the Daily Planet!

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Ryan rated Action Comics #850 Nov 28, 2025
7.0

Action Comics #850

By: Kurt Busiek, Renato Guedes
Released: May 30, 2007

Visit the Legion of Super-Heroes and the 31st century in this oversized issue! Supergirl's trapped in the future and looking for a way home, but a time paradox adventure sends her on a journey that'll allow her to see flashes of The Man of Steel's upcoming year-and you won't believe what she sees!

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Ryan rated Superman Annual #13 Nov 28, 2025
7.5

Superman Annual #13

By: Kurt Busiek, Renato Guedes
Released: Nov 28, 2007

Continued from SUPERMAN #667! It's Kryptonian versus magic, in an all-out confrontation between Superman and Arion, beneath the Atlantic. But how does Superman battle a sorcerer? And what does it mean for the fate of the world?

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Ryan reviewed Superman #667 Nov 28, 2025
7.5

Camelot Falls is getting dragged out

Superman #667

By: Kurt Busiek, Renato Guedes
Released: Sep 12, 2007

With the whole world watching, Superman's on the hunt for Arion. But Subjekt-17 stands in his path--and he's out for blood! It's the first of two no-holds-barred slamdowns that will shake Superman's world to its core, as the biggest Superman epic in years hits its explosive climax! Continued in SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13!

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Ryan rated Superman #664 Nov 28, 2025
7.5

Superman #664

By: Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco
Released: Jul 11, 2007

In the wake of Superman's confrontation with Arion of Atlantis, his place in Metropolis is changed, maybe forever. Now he's got to take on an elite force dedicated to taking him down by any means possible.

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Ryan reviewed Superman #663 Nov 28, 2025
8.5

Loved the call back to Johns’ JSA. The young gods stuff was pretty funny and Arion is an interesting character until the last page or two

Superman #663

By: Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco
Released: Jun 6, 2007

The Young Gods of New Genesis pay a visit to Metropolis! Can Superman handle super-powered teenagers on the loose and the threat of Arion looming above all?

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Ryan reviewed Superman #662 Nov 27, 2025
9.0

Pacheco’s return does not go unnoticed

Superman #662

By: Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco
Released: May 2, 2007

Superman thinks of the dangers he''s been facing but begins to worry about the future that Arion showed to him.

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Ryan reviewed Superman #712 Nov 27, 2025
8.0

Poor guy

Superman #712

By: Kurt Busiek, Rick Leonardi
Released: Jun 22, 2011

Meet Los Angeles's newest super hero in the latest Chapter of "Grounded": Sharif! But Sharif discovers that in today's current cultural climate, some people don't want his help they just want him gone. Can Superman aid Sharif and quell a prejudiced public, or are there some problems too big even for the Man of Steel to solve?

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Ryan rated Superman #666 Nov 27, 2025
6.0

Superman #666

By: Kurt Busiek, Walter Simonson
Released: Aug 22, 2007

An extra-sized spectacular featuring art by Walter Simonson, as Superman goes to Hell--literally--during the most nightmarish adventure of his heroic career, and a dread portent of that which may be coming!

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