Ricky Church reviews Action Comics #1000… This is it. The big one. In 1938 the world was introduced to Superman in the pages of Action Comics #1 by two young writers and artists from Cleveland, Ohio named Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Flashforward 80 years later and Superman has somehow remained so popular in the public consciousness […]
Comic Book Review – Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman
Ricky Church reviews Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman… Superman is about to reach a milestone 1000th issue of Action Comics, the title which introduced him to the world and irrevocably changed the landscape for the comic book industry and superhero genre forever. To further celebrate the milestone, DC has published Actions Comics: 80 Years of Superman […]
Truth and Justice: Why Superman remains an icon 80 years later
Coinciding with the release of Action Comics #1000, Ricky Church celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Man of Steel… It’s almost hard to believe Superman has reached his 1000th issue in Action Comics, the very comic he made his first appearance, but when you think about it its not that surprising at all. Superman has […]
Comic Book Review – Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2
Ricky Church reviews Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2… On the eve of Action Comics’ 1000th issue, DC has released the second deluxe Rebirth volume, Superman – Action Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2, a fairly hefty collection that wraps up the mystery of the other Clark Kent while building the threat of Mr. Oz’s machinations. […]
Alex Ross recreates Action Comics #1 cover in celebration of Superman’s anniversary
In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Superman – and the upcoming Action Comics #1000 – Syfy Wire has teamed up to acclaimed artist Alex Ross to offer a rather stunning limited edition litho entitled ‘More Powerful Than a Locomotive’, which recreates the cover to Action Comics #1. Check it out here… “Most people coming […]
Comic Book Review – Superman – Action Comics: The Oz Effect Deluxe Edition
Ricky Church reviews Superman – Action Comics: The Oz Effect Deluxe Edition… Superman is known for being an inspirational beacon of hope, never quitting when things look bleak and doing all he can to protect the world. A question has often been raised in some comics over whether or not Superman can change the world […]
Read a full Superman story from Action Comics #1000
With the landmark Action Comics #1000 set to arrive next month, DC Comics has unveiled a full story from the milestone issue from the creative team of Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway; check it out here courtesy of CBR… SEE ALSO: Action Comics #1000 variant covers show Superman through the decades Celebrate 1000 issues of Action […]
Preview of Action Comics #999
With its milestone issue fast approaching, DC Comics has unveiled a preview of this week’s Action Comics #999; check it out here… “The General”! Superman’s journey through time has crashed to a halt, and at the end of the line General Sam Lane stands face to face for the first time with his grandson, Jon. […]
Preview of Action Comics #998
Action Comics #998 is out this Wednesday, and we’ve got a preview of the issue for you here courtesy of DC Comics; take a look… SEE ALSO: Action Comics #1000 variant covers show Superman through the decades Beaten and captured on an alien world in the future, no closer to the answers he’s been seeking […]
Action Comics #1000 variant covers show Superman through the decades
With the landmark Action Comics #1000 set to arrive this April, DC Comics has unveiled seven of its eight upcoming variant covers, which showcase Superman throughout each of the decades that Action Comics has been in print; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Superman’s red trunks return in Action Comics #1000 Celebrate 1000 issues of […]