Action Comics #1079

As has been the case with this series since issue #1070, Action Comics #1079 has a great Superman story and a disappointing Supergirl story. Waid continues to give us a wonderful Superman story full of action, excitement and engaging personal moments that incorporate many eras of the Man of Steel. One should ding the issue for the lackluster Supergirl story, but the lead story is so good, it just doesn't feel right. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1079 puts the "Action" in Action Comics, while also showcasing Michael Shelfer's artistic skills and featuring appearances from nearly every DC hero. Read Full Review

Oddly enough, now that the Conner and Kenan side story is finished in Action Comics #1079, things feel a little rushed within the main Superman tale. There seems to be some interesting themes being glossed over for the sake of over complicating the resolution of the original plot.To me, the Supergirl story has gotten way more compelling and socially relevant as it's gone on and I find I'm more interested in how her story will end up playing out. Read Full Review

Incredibly, something actually happens in this chapter. There is a little action. There is a couple of nice moments for Kara. But as usual, Supergirl still isn't the hero in her own story. Still, this is probably the best chapter we have had so far. Read Full Review

This is a middle-of-the-road issue. While this issue is entertaining, the break-neck speed and cartoon art style make this issue feel inconsistent. On the bright side, we get to see a lot of cameos from beloved characters. Read Full Review

Smithd33

Dec 12, 2024

Big down grade in the art department. And tamaki continues the long snooze. This arc is going way long now.

SM80

Dec 17, 2024

We are now seeing the pitfalls of a weekly comic. The art is lacklustre and the story feels like it’s plodding along with filler specifically to make it work weekly. If this was a 6-8 issue monthly book the story and art could be tight and really good but as we get further along the quality has dropped across the board. As for the Supergirl backup well it’s gotten more interesting these past few issues but should it really take Nine issues for anything to happen? I said it when Action was announced weekly that I thought it was madness doing this at a time when they were launching the Absolute Universe and when people’s disposable income is less. People will have choices to make about what to keep or drop and like another review er said, at this point if you were a long time collector of Action Comics that may be the only reason to continue with it at the moment. more

Simon DelMonte

Jun 12, 2025

This story is way too long, and the substitute artist is pretty bad. Plus it's pretty anticlimactic once Firestorm (who Waid has no sense of how to write) can suddenly make kryptonite.

Gio

Aug 30, 2025

Reluctant to give this a better score than 2 that I've given previous issues but this was less frustrating and annoying to read through. Maybe it's the art it's too simple and too cartoon but I like the simplicity. The colors pop out real nice and the simple line work makes reading the rather horrible story more bearable. But this whole Phantom Zone breakout feels unoriginal, rushed, and with so many heroes in this comic showing up it falls flat. I mean Dr. Light shows up which is pretty cool idea but it's only like one or two pages. Superman getting almost killed by a gang of Phantom Zoners in the heart of the zone only to be saved by Mon on time was pretty nice. But Waid is not living up to his rep in this Superman run I've seen b etter from him. more

RKS

Dec 14, 2024

Can we have a massive kill off of characters soon? Kill the entire Super family with the only one who survives is Conner. Boom there is your #1100 issue ending. Kill them all and focus back on Superman. Put all the supporting characters back where they belong in supporting roles. (Ex: Lois, Jimmy, Perry White) Make Action Comics a Superman book again. No one cares about these characters. The only reason I buy every month (Week now...) now is to keep my run going, it isn't because of the writing or art.