Action Comics #1073
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| Writer | Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki |
| Artist | Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
It's a race against time for Superman and Mon-El to prevent the lethal forces of Xa-Du and Aethyr from converging! But to save the present, the Man of Steel is forced to face the past! It's the dramatic return of Krypton's last son to his homeworld as the Man of Tomorrow voyages to the City of Yesterday! Plus, Kara meets the being at the center of her quest! What could they have done to cause the whole universe to unite against them? Find out in the next thrilling chapter of Supergirl!
CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.3
Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
Nov 04, 2024Two great stories, two different kinds of attractive art, and an unexpected homecoming for the Man of Steel makes for one you'll probably want to pick up, especially if, like me, you're plotting the course to a new Legion of Super-Heroes. Read Full Review
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9.1
Comic Watch - Christian Laspada
Oct 30, 2024This is the cosmic horror we needed for Halloween. This new weekly arc is the perfect jumping on point for new Superman readers. A great storyline with amazing art, Im so happy this arc will be released weekly. This is a great starting place for new readers. Read Full Review
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9.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Oct 30, 2024While this story isn't taking place in World's Finest, in many ways it feels like the tale Mark Waid has been building to since he returned to DC. An epic space adventure, as well as a complex ethical narrative about the Phantom Zone, it takes us inside the infamous Kryptonian prison and asks some hard questions about how Krypton was run. Read Full Review
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8.0
DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd
Oct 30, 2024Sometimes less is more and that's what Waid is doing so well with Action Comics. While he incorporates a number of Silver Age elements the emphasis is on telling a fun story. The reader doesn't have to know all the references. Waid provides enough as needed information for the story to be enjoyed. For the reader in the know, it adds an additional element. Read Full Review
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8.0
The Aspiring Kryptonian - David Beasley
Oct 30, 2024The art remains a constant highlight in Action Comics #1073 and the writing is still entertaining, but the sharp directional change in "Phantoms could derail the story. Also, "The Loop took me a second read to really grasp the concepts presented with the prisoner, changing the mysterious nature of the story into a bit of a confusing one. Fortunately we only have one week to see if my concerns warrant any merit. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Oct 30, 2024Overall, Action Comics #1073 is a mix of Superman stories that range from the introspective to the bombastic - and craft a new foe for the Man of Steel. Read Full Review
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4.0
Supergirl Comic Box Commentary - Anj
Nov 04, 2024This is just another incomprehensible chapter, all too brief. We meet the prisoner but other than the baffling inner monologue we don't get much information. And Kara's big action in the chapter is opening a door. I can't imagine anyone is finding this gripping or interesting. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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8.0
Supergirl backup aside - I really liked Action Comics #1073. The narrative kept moving to it's ultimate destination. Lots of fun Superman action in the Phantom Zone ... it's just a great book that I am enjoying. NO SPOILERS but I fear just like Detective Comics #1090 they are about to retcon something from Superman's past for no apparent reason - move forward not backwards. I find writers obsession with meddling with characters histories (and that of their families) to be boring. The b-plot reeked of "The Most Toys" (Star Trek), "Command Performance" (The Orville), and about two dozen silver age comics ... but I still enjoyed it. The protagonists were fun and had some great interactions. This Supergirl backup has become torture more
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7.0
Not bad, the most interesting part of this ish was how Aethyr threw Superman down some time hole thing and Superman managed to climb out of it. He ended up in a different time in Krypton, and the end of it says the secret of Jor-El. So this now peaked my interest. Still not crazy about the art style.
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