Action Comics #1031

Johnson writes a very sharp script and Sampere really comes alive on the art. Read Full Review

From the action to the exposition, to the mysteries, it is a very entertaining read. Read Full Review

These issues feel like the first winds of an incoming storm growing in intensity, gathering force as the thunder begins to roll in and the clouds gather above. It is riveting work with the promise of even more compelling storytelling to come, and I cant stress enough how here for it I am. Read Full Review

Action Comics remains a solid, enjoyable read and this creative team is doing essential work restoring the luster of a title that had been tarnished with the previous writer. Read Full Review

Johnson doesn't seem to be trying to make huge changes to Superman's mythos here, just to tell a great story, and he's succeeding. Read Full Review

Give this one to your friend if they aren't reading Action Comics. Both features are being produced at a high level and will keep you coming back for more. Interestingly, both features are doing the same things well. Character, mystery, surprise and excellent pacing and storytelling make for an extremely strong issue. Jon may not be finding his way, but Superman is feeling nearly perfect and Midnghter is right there with him. Read Full Review

Action Comics, and really all Superman stories, work best when they're not trying to reinvent the Superman mythos but instead use it ways that drive story, feel authentic, but are also fresh and in this week's Action Comics #1031, Phillip Kennedy Johnson knocks that out of the park. Read Full Review

Actions Comics is starting to form its new identity. The creative team here is carving a new status quo for Superman, and the hook is intriguing. It will be interesting to see how Action Comics and Superman become two wildly different titles. Read Full Review

In total, Johnson and Sampere have delivered a simple followup to Action Comics #1030, which better details the mystery at hand. It also does that with so much style and skill that simple developments feel like revelations, and decades-old characters feel brand new. Read Full Review

Superman's whole world starts to crumble. It's an interesting story full of plot, some great character moments, and some great art. In only two issues, it's already shaping up to be one of the most interesting Superman stories in years. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1031 is a solid issue. Both stories end on nice cliffhangers that bode well for the future. The main story is action-packed and intriguing, and the backup's ending finishes the whole thing with a lot of questions. The fact the stories oddly mirror each other is icing on the cake. Read Full Review

Sampere delivers some stunning art in this issue. All of the action is beautifully framed and full of energy. The character moments are wonderfully detailed and eye-catching. Read Full Review

The concept of our Superman section of Action Comics feels very familiar to the concept that the Superman title is doing right now, but thankfully it feels like this title is doing it better. I just wish that this book felt like it had more substance and was dropping its backup, because while I love the art and the concept of the Superman parts of this book, the backup isn't bringing me anything Read Full Review

DiegoLDUganda

May 25, 2021

Amazing world building of Krypton and Atlantis, it really hurts to see how mentally damaged are the victims of Mongul

GammaBurst

May 25, 2021

Johnson's writing is epic; He's making an incredible worldbuilding. I can't stress enough how perfect Sampere's art is for this book. This is becoming one of my favorite books being published today. This is gonna be a run to remember.

TheKing

May 25, 2021

PKJ run on the Superman books have finally pick up stream. I'm impressed he actually made Mongul a credible villain after being portrayed as a clown for the last decade.

Quirky Genin

Oct 10, 2021

Artwork is fantastic.

REYNARD

May 25, 2021

PKJ's elevation of Mongul in only two issues is stunning.

Psycamorean

May 31, 2021

Not a bad issue.

TheKize

Jun 01, 2021

The refugee story in this issue mirrors somewhat recent politics in an interesting way, while reinforcing Mongul's status as a significant and formidable Superman villain.

Boudi

Aug 12, 2021

Sampere and Lucas are great. And Johnson is doing a good job. Saddly the backup holds this issue back.

Spacey Medicine

Apr 22, 2022

Interesting!

Comics Code Authorities

Jun 10, 2021

This is far better than the story in Superman, but alas, that's not saying much. Johnson isn't much of an improvement over Bendis. I hate to say, but it looks like by year's end I'll be out as far as Superman books are concerned. I loathe that '90s look for Aquaman returning, so he brought nothing to this issue. I suppose this new character will be a new regular for a while. Too bad I'm not impressed with her. All in all I consider this another utter disappointment in the long line of disappointing Superman issues since Bendis took the reigns of both titles.