Action Comics #1085

Writer: G. Willow Wilson Artist: Gavin Guidry Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: April 9, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 11
6.9Critic Rating
6.8User Rating

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Superman Superstars concludes with an unforgettable two-part story written by Poison Ivy's G. Willow Wilson and drawn by fan-favorite artist Gavin Guidry (Superman '78). Knowing he needs a break from the expectations and pressures of Metropolis, Lois sends Clark to the arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. But when Clark arrives, he discovers that the scientific outpost has been plagued by a villain hoping to melt humanity's hopes for survival. Sounds like a job for Superman!

  • 9.0
    AIPT - Jennifer Chu Apr 9, 2025

    Action Comics #1085 offers a refreshing change of pace and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Apr 9, 2025

    New artist Stephen Byrne is perfect for this story, giving the events a gorgeous art style that really makes the character designs shine, and it was great to see Zatara again the former Teen Titan hasn't been used well in a while. But the ending, which was spoiled in solicits, promises to set up a lot more antics going forward as Bea's desperate attempt to fix things lead to things getting, um, freaky. A fun start. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    The Comic Book Spot - Erik Knapp Apr 13, 2025

    For what I would call a "filler story, Action Comics #1085 is a nice and compelling effort. I'm interested in what Kilg%re wants with refreezing the arctic shelf but if anyone can get to the bottom of the mystery, it's Superman. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    The Aspiring Kryptonian - David Beasley Apr 9, 2025

    There's a couple of old Silver Agey tropes for Superman in Action Comics #1085 that Wilson uses that I've never been to fond of but so far they play well with the story she's crafting. Other than that, it's a solid chapter one with some genuine unexpectedness. Read Full Review

  • 6.5
    Comic Watch - Christian Laspada Apr 9, 2025

    This new arc promises interesting themes and ideas, and I am excited to see how they conclude in the next issue. The writing is great, but the art is fairly standard for a comic book. Superman fans old and new will enjoy this story. Read Full Review

  • 5.5
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Apr 9, 2025

    Action Comics #1085 begins a wacky, Silver Age-inspired adventure when Clark Kent heads to Antarctica for a story and finds a deadly threat. G. Willow Wilson's script reads like a kid-friendly adventure you'd find at a Scholastic Book Fair, flaws and all, and Gavin Guidry's art is a decent match for Wilson's vibe. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj Apr 14, 2025

    This was an okay issue. It felt a little light in story for a whole issue. The whole timing of when this is sort of stuck with me throughout. I suppose we'll need the next issue to understand why Kilg%re is doing what they are doing.  Guidry brings a nice style to the proceedings. For some reason I am really like the white suit! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Superman Fan Apr 9, 2025

    normal setup issue.

    The parts with Lois are the best, the white uniform is also beautiful.

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  • 5.0
    mego-joe Apr 9, 2025

    The basic premise for this Superman story is solid. Getting Clark to take Lois’ assignment for the Daily Planet is a neat idea. Unfortunately, Lois and Clark don’t sound right. Their interaction is awkward as doesn’t feel genuine. It almost feels like a caricature. There’s also a bit of disrespect towards Clark ability as a journalist which feels like a modern attempt at making him the butt of the joke. It feels as if this is an adaptation in another form of media that is playing with different iterations of the characters and pulling in disparate aspects that don’t quite mesh. The arctic camouflage Superman costume doesn’t make any sense. The art is decent, but almost feels like it’s going for an animation feel instea more

  • 1.5
    RKS Apr 18, 2025

    This book just keeps on trudging on getting worse and worse. It would be nice if the creators put some effort in.

  • DCQuestion22 Apr 12, 2025

    I read this a Action Comics #1085, is awesome

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