Action Comics #1056

Action Comics #1056 killed it in every way. It built up three times over what came before, never lost traction or focus, and delivered on characterization. We're getting treated to a more empathic Superman that's seemingly been absent for a while and watching Steel reach for new heights Read Full Review

Overall, this run has been a much-needed spotlight for all the rarely-seen members of Superman's supporting cast. Read Full Review

All around this is a great issue of Action. Read Full Review

Johnson has continued to deliver one of the best takes on Superman, and his world that weve seen in a long time, and hes giving us some new takes on some very classic faces, while also giving some new ideological threats that could prove to be far more dangerous than some of the physical adversaries. While Jurgens and Weeks gives us a previously untold tale with the Kents, and a team up with Steel and Mr. Miracle, that leads into the current Steelworks mini. Read Full Review

Action Comics has been a steady, consistent read since Johnson's come on board. The extra titles don't tilt the scale one way or another, but it would be a welcome change for the supplementary stories to add to the comic. Read Full Review

So I really liked the opening story. These back-ups are fine.  I don't know if Knight Terrors is going to help things or derail this book. Hopeful for the former. Read Full Review

Whether it's fighting a classic foe, saving his son from a space dictator, or stopping some bombs of Baghdad, Superman is that hero. Action Comics #1026 mixes traditional Superman action with political intrigue and corporate espionage. It's an excellent entry in this long running comic book line with stories that can go in a few different (and hopefully interesting) directions. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1056 features the big battle between Superman, his Super-family, and Metallo against the new and improved Cyborg Superman. The comic delivers on the fight with Cyborg Superman thanks to the incredible art team on the book. The fight isn't too long though some might say it's not long enough, but it's conclusion is well done as everyone involved gets to contribute, even Metallo. Unfortunately, the storyline with the Blue Earth movement is still the weaker part of this run. So, hopefully the creative team can shake things up with the next story arc they've set up with them in Action Comics. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1056 gives readers plenty of Super action with three tales showcasing members of the immediate and extended Super-Family. Phillip Kennedy Johnson's story is easily the best of the bunch, but the Steel story falls short on every level. Read Full Review

I'll be excited to see what the series comes back with after Knight Terrors. This is a fun book that I really enjoy month after month. Read Full Review

As strong of a story 'Ex Machina' is, it couldn't help balance the more unsavory backups of this week's Action Comics. However, I carry high hopes for the Superfamily after Knight Terrors. Read Full Review

brazilian-nightwing

Jul 04, 2023

PKJ's "Ex Machina" ending is an action's masterpiece, remembering 90's best moments in Superman Comics. After creating probably the best Metallo's representation EVER, he brings us the best Superman Cyborg appearence in the last 20 years. Amazing.

sawright20

Jun 30, 2023

This was a great finale to an excellent arc! Perfect in tone and with epic action—PKJ really is phenomenal at writing Superman. This month’s Jurgens/Weeks story was really good too! I’ve felt it’s been spinning its wheels the last few issues, but mostly due to the format it’s had to work within. The excitement has returned, though! The Steel story was much better than last month’s, but I still can’t say I really care for it. Yet again, this series features a great story let down by a backup. But only one this time! And the other two outshine the Steel story so much that it hardly factors into my score.

K-23

Jul 26, 2023

This book was clearly affected by Knight Terrors and Johnson was forced to rush this story to a quick ending which was very disappointing but he managed to still do a decent job wrapping it up.

Psycamorean

Aug 13, 2023

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Rick Jonez

Jul 01, 2023

At best.

RKS

Jul 22, 2023

Boring conclusion, with the intro of a new female villian at the end that just feels forced. Of the two books Superman has the better story telling right now. Action is a jumbled mess.

Gio

Aug 12, 2025

Glad that this story is over and there's a new one to read next. This was subpar, mediocre slittle saga at best. I don't recommend reading these.