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For this entry, we have arrived at the Pen-Ultimate chapter of a shocking Superman event! Lines have been crossed. Blood has been spilled. In a twisted quest for knowledge, BRAINIAC has created an unstoppable evil. With a rising body count, can the Man of Steel stop a creation who wiped out an entire army of Czarnians?
ACTION COMICS #1066 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Miguel Mendonca, Alejandro Sánchez and Dave Sharpe (DC COMICS) brings the fight to the BRAINIAC QUEEN! Who will be left standing in the wreckage?
Let’s take a closer peek and see what transpires now!
ACTION COMICS #1066 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Miguel Mendonca, Alejandro Sánchez and Dave Sharpe (DC COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Coming off a shocking debut, The Brainaic Queen sets out to acquire more power. Standing in her way is a weakened Superman and embarrassed Lobo. Williamson quickly establishes the Queen’s long-term plan. The writing speeds into the action with a big set-up. The payoff is met with some added steps before concluding.
The “odd couple” paring of Superman and Lobo shines in this exchange. It gives the audience the “hero” comeback that is needed. The initial battle concludes somewhat quickly though. Some might feel this is underwhelming, but they have to keep in mind, there’s one more chapter left.
The story’s pace causes the focus to go back on Brainiac. With a big group of characters involved, Williamson makes ample time to start wrapping up individual plot points. Shifting gears in this manner works to send the story into a definitive final place.
Sandoval and Mendonca split art duties for the issue with Sánchez coloring. Right from the opening, readers are hit with a massive two page splash of the Brainiac Queen’s plan. This is responded with Lobo making a declaration. The panels transcend to capture a side of him rarely seen: calm and focused.
With another two page spread, the story begins a domino fall into the final act. There will be a full page image that fans will have MUCH to say about involving Lex Luthor. It fits the drastic times of which the Superman family faces. With a definitive final attack staged, the chapter ends leaving fans excited to see the conclusion unfold.
FINAL POINT: 8.8
With hope fading fast, the Man of Steel wages a comeback against Brainaic and his greatest creation. Williamson speeds events along with solid writing. The art team builds the action with some excellent images. The closing moment ensures readers will get their money’s worth heading into the “House” finale.
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