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For this entry, the trip to Superman’s past continues on! DC Comics’ longest running title took a break from the current timeline. It has chosen to dive into a classic era. The result has been a thrilling adventure that brings out the best of the Man Of Steel.
With an alien invasion forcing him into combat, Superman is confronted with impossible odds. Can he weather the storm at hand?
ACTION COMICS #1068 by Gail Simone, Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki, Rex Lokus and Dave Sharpe (Back-up by Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey, and Romulo Fajardo jr.) looks to raise the stakes as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance!
Let’s take a closer look at what transpires now!
ACTION COMICS #1068 by Gail Simone, Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki, Rex Lokus and Dave Sharpe (Back-up by Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey, and Romulo Fajardo jr.) - DC COMICS
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Simone brings out the strengths and doubts of a young Superman. With the challenge of saving Metropolis, the writing reflects the determination to succeed. It also features the Man Of Steel questioning himself. The payoff is completely heroic. This sets a strong tempo for the next phase of the story.
While on the alien ship, Lois Lane emerges as the true strength behind the Man of Steel. Once they reunite, the dialogue fuels Superman into the next challenge. The closing sequence is pure superhero themes. Big stakes, bigger action, biggest heart and will. Simone captures the classic essence and presents it with a timeless feel. It builds towards an excellent finish with a great cliffhanger. There’s much to enjoy about the writing in this story.
Barrows, Miki and Lokus continue to bring the big-screen action with Superman’s conflicts. The floating ship panels ramp up the tense danger. It caps off with a big full page splash (literally) concluding the challenge. From here, the alien ship is presented with a two page splash that exemplifies the various interested parties.
However, the issue’s big challenge steals the show. after Lois’ words, Superman kicks into high gear. The images flow with his race against the clock. The full page countdown scenario plays well into the intense pace of the action. It moves into a great closing panel. Simple in set-up, the panel sets the stage for a big conclusion to an already impressive story.
The back-up story by Rowell and Tormey adds more to the ethical challenges of the Kents. Rowell’s writing shows all sides of the argument. This is a very different side of Lois and Clark that hasn’t been seen in a while. Tormey and the team bring forth the emotional wear on both key players with exceptional ease. The conclusion throws a distinct ending panel before picking up next chapter.
FINAL POINT: 9
The throwback tale of the Man Of Steel continues its’ winning ways with another great issue. Simone’s writing delivers on the hero’s will versus improbable odds. Barrows, Miki and Lokus construct the larger than life images that make this only meant for the iconic hero. Looking for the Man of Tomorrow? Look no further than the past with this story.
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