Dan Jurgens

Action Comics #957

ACTION COMICS VOL. 2 is here, as a part of DC Rebirth! Look--down there on the ground! It's a guy, he's kinda ordinary...it's--Clark Kent?! As Metropolis recovers from the devastating attack of Doomsday, the mysterious figure claiming to be Clark Kent takes the spotlight to clear his name and prove once and for all that Clark Kent is not Superman! Writer Dan Jurgens (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) continues his return to the Man of Steel along with illustrators Tyler Kirkham (DEATHSTROKE) and Patrick Zircher (GREEN ARROW) for the next great Superman chapter in ACTION COMICS VOL. 2! Collects issues #963-967 and Justice League 52. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present, and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.

Action Comics Vol. 2 (Rebirth)

Brianna

Mostly a clearing up of continuity and moving new characters into places that replace the old. Interesting but one note.

ACTION COMICS VOL. 1 is here, as a part of DC Rebirth! Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrow's newest protector: Lex Luthor. But it's not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected -- the new Clark Kent! The two arch-enemies must put aside their differences and face the common threat of Doomsday, as Jimmy Olsen and the Planet staff try to uncover the truth: who is the man claiming to be Clark Kent? Writer Dan Jurgens (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) returns to the Man of Steel along with illustrators Tyler Kirkham (DEATHSTROKE) and Patrick Zircher (GREEN ARROW) for the next great Superman chapter in ACTION COMICS VOL. 1! Collects issues #957-962. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world's greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.

Action Comics Vol. 1 (Rebirth)

Eleanor Luhar

I've not read that much about Superman, but my boyfriend has kept me updated on the plot. That background knowledge really helped when reading this volume, as it was pretty confusing.

The start took me by surprise; Lex Luthor as Superman, following the death of Clark. What's he doing as Superman, though? What are his true motives?

One thing to remember with this is that DC have several universes, meaning there are different Clarks/Supermans on different worlds. And this issue involves a Superman who is not on his home planet, and an extra Clark that nobody was expecting...

I love Clark's little family, and the way it's affected by his being Superman and everything. There wasn't much in this volume of the family together, though, as it is mainly based on the fight between Superman, Lex, Wonder Woman and Doomsday.

I would've liked more explanation in here on the whole situation with all the different Supermans, but I haven't read any previous issues so I suppose they might explain it. (Maybe I'll ask my boyfriend about it.) 

One thing I haven't yet mentioned is the mysterious figure commentating on the battle, even intervening and stealing Doomsday away. I'm really interested to see where that's going.

As usual, the art is awesome. It's not my favourite comic, but I still enjoyed it. 3.5 stars.

Action Comics #957

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