Using the end of the new 52 initiative in may 2016 as its launching point, dc rebirth restored the dc universe to a form much like that prior to the flashpoint storyline while still incorporating numerous elements of the new 52, including its continuity. Clark kent the two archenemies must put aside their differences to face the common threat of doomsday, as jimmy olsen and the staff of the daily planet try to uncover the truth. Action comics 2016 collected editions series by dan jurgens. Action comics vol 2 1 superman wiki fandom powered. Superman returns to metropolis just in time to meet the city of.
In 2018, it became action comics vol 1 1938 action comics was the second longest. Volume 1, issues 957962 ebook written by dan jurgens. But its not long before these dueling titans meet someone. Whilst i did enjoy the superman rebirth deluxe edition, i was a bit more cautious with this action comics volume. Although the book doesnt live up to its title there isnt much action in it, it is still a great addition to dcs rebirth line up. Action comics is an american comic bookmagazine series that introduced superman, one of. Dc rebirth superman action comics volume 1 path of doom. Lex luthor rises from the rubble following his most recent confrontation with superman. This issue marks the return to action comics vol 1 s numbering counting all the issues of action comics vol 2 as if they had been numbered as volume 1 issues.
Superman returns to metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrows newest pro. Also wich of the new 52 storys are more essential to read for the rebirth. That said, ive always enjoyed dan jurgens work on superman and on a lark, i bought a recent issue of action comics. You could definitely tell that the earlier volumes of actions comics were weighed down by previous superman continuity issues, and it was super refreshing to finally have that all behind you and continue with a new superman story. But its not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected.
In 2018, it became only the second american comic book in history after the 1930s1960s dell comics title four color to publish a 1,000 th issue. Path to doom chapter onesuperman returns to metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrows newest protector. Get your copy of the dc rebirth or the all new, all different marvel series before they are gone. Action comics is an american comic book series that introduced superman, one of the first major superhero characters as the term is popularly defined. Arden goes over the first year of action comics in the era of rebirth, covering the adventures of superman, his allies, and his family. Though lois worries about the fact that doomsday killed superman before, he reassures everyone hell win this fight. This has got to be my favourite arc out of the rebirth action comics yet. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the longestrunning comic books with consecutively numbered issues. Action comics is an american comic book magazine series that introduced superman, one of.
Difference between action comics and superman dc rebirth. Action comics starts off with a bang, while also sowing the seeds for numerous future mysteries. Taking place chronologically before the superman solo series which released its first rebirth trade a few weeks back, action comics sees the prenew 52 superman along with his wife lois and their superpowered son jon reacting to the news of the new 52era supermans death. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. May 24, 2017 publication 2017, may publication action comics vol 1. Dan jurgenss first rebirth volume sees superman versus doomsday again, with a. Superman returns to metropolis just in time to meet the city of tomorrows newest protector. Lex luthor speech contains several references to the original death and return of superman, which was partly written by dan. Do you have any good suggestions of superman comics i should get. Path of doom unites legendary superman writer dan jurgens with artists patch zircher, tyler kirkham, stephen segovia and art thibert to kick off an allnew era for the man of tomorrow. A complete list of all action comics volume 1 posts in chronological order. Oz tells superman that he exists as some sort of universal abnormality. As part of dc comics dc rebirth relaunch in june 2016, action comics. Dc rebirth is a 2016 relaunch by the american comic book publisher dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic book titles.
Superman returns to metropolis just in time to meet the citys newest protector. Lois confronts superman and tells him of doomsdays fight with steel. Buy action comics tp vol 1 rebirth supermanaction comics 01 by dan jurgens isbn. The police surrounds the building and threatens to shoot superman, but he simply throws himself and mr. Continued in action comics volume 2 in the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. Meant as a jumping on point for new readers, it also brought back the prenew 52 continuity that longtime comics fans loved. But its not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected the new clark kent. Dc comics ended the rebirth branding in december 2017, opting to include everything under. Mike takes a small dip into action comics and lets you know what its all about.
Difference between action comics and superman dc rebirth i have been reading both action comics and superman starting with dc rebrith from last summer. So i purchased the action comics rebirth hardcover. Rebirth ongoings start to get the oversized deluxe love. Dc rebirth reading order part 1 coming directly after the end of the dc you reading order is dc rebirth. Rx99 helps luthor to a rocket ship where upon he blasts off from the planet earth, seemingly forever. Thoughts of hatred for the man of steel continue to fill his mind however. Did not expect to read a book that would hook me and remind me of why i love comics. He hobbles to one of his safe houses and meets his robotic servant rx99. Rokk and sorban, the two galactic gamblers, see if superman can be tempted into committing murder by creating two simulacra of jorel and lara, deceiving the man of steel into thinking that they are his real parents, and then turn rokk and sorban, the. As he rushes to safety, clark remembers the events that led him to this situation. Action comics was the second longest running comic book series of all time, with only detective comics volume 1 having been published longer. Superman action comics 2016 volume 1 choose pick your. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read superman action comics vol.
This page contains information about action comics volume 1. The former was concentrating more on the family, which i have enjoyed in early works as it was a return to the superman i preferred. Action comics tp vol 1 rebirth supermanaction comics. I will do the same for any other books i have listed as well. Finale and reign of doomsday quickly speeding towards metropolis, superman arrives and quickly asks for doomsdays whereabouts. The numbering for this series continues from action comics volume 1 and adds in the. I am going to warn all readers you must read superman.
In the early days of comics books, it was not the convention to name comics after specific characters. Action comics returns to its original numbering with this issue. Taking place chronologically before the superman solo series which released its first rebirth trade a few weeks back, action comics sees the prenew 52 superman along. He flies to the planet lexor where his wife ardora comes. Action comics volume 2 is one of the new 52 ongoing series to be published after flashpoint. I hope this will not intimidate new readers from jumping into this volume of action comics.