Action Comics



Action Comics is published by DC Comics. The current price per issue is $4.99.

Last Issue

 * Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special #1: 29 Aug 2023

Current Issue

 * Action Comics #1057: 26 Sep 2023

Next Issue

 * Action Comics #1058: 24 Oct 2023

Status
Monthly on-going.

Main Characters

 * Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent - The last survivor of the planet Krypton, Superman has many powers on Earth, including flight, super-strength, super-speed, x-ray vision, heat vision, and invulnerability. (aka "The Man of Steel,' 'The Man of Tomorrow') - Superman

Allies

 * Lois Lane - Star reporter for the Daily Planet. Married to Clark Kent. - Lois Lane


 * Jimmy Olsen - Photographer and cub reporter for the Daily Planet. Has a 'signal watch' that can be used to contact Superman. Sometimes called "Superman's Pal" - Jimmy Olsen


 * Jonathan "Jon" Kent - Son of Clark & Lois. Mysteriously aged seven years to age 17 after a year-long trip into space.

Enemies

 * Lex Luthor - Founder and CEO of Lexcorp. - Lex Luthor


 * Darkseid - Powerful evil ruler of the otherdimensional world of Apokolips. - Darkseid

Minor Characters

 * Perry White - Editor in Chief of the Daily Planet. - Perry White


 * Martha (Clark) 'Ma' Kent - Superman's adoptive mother on Earth. - Martha Kent


 * Jonathan 'Pa' Kent - Superman's adoptive father on Earth. - Jonathan Kent


 * Jor-El - Superman's biological father from Krypton. Deceased. - Jor-El


 * Lara - Superman's biological mother from Krypton. Deceased. - Lara (Kryptonian)

Other Characters/Places/Things

 * Metropolis - Large city in the United States, and current city of residence of Superman. - Metropolis (comics)


 * Smallville - Kansas farming town where Clark Kent was raised on Earth. Current home to Martha & Jonathan Kent, and Superboy/Conner Kent. - Smallville


 * Krypton - Home planet of Superman/Kal-El. Was destroyed when its radioactive core went critical. - Krypton (Planet)


 * The Phantom Zone - Otherdimensional realm where criminals from Krypton were exiled. - Phantom Zone

Action Comics #857
"Escape from Bizarro World" part 3 of 3

Action Comics #856
"Escape from Bizarro World" part 2 of 3

Action Comics #855
"Escape from Bizarro World" part 1 of 3

Action Comics #835
"A Contagion of Madness" - Young radio shock jock Leslie gets fired, gets electrical powers, and terrorizes Metropolis as Livewire until Superman stops her. Meanwhile, Lois Lane has to escape from being held captive by a stalker.

Action Comics #829
"Sacrifice" part 2 of 4. The Justice League confronts Superman about the blood (literally) on his hands. Superman explains that he battled the villainous Darkseid, attempting to kill the evil monarch when he killed Lois Lane, but this obviously didn't happen since Lois is still alive and well. The JLA tell Superman that the blood is not Darkseid's, but that of Batman, currently lying in intensive care. (continued in Adventures of Superman #642)

Action Comics #828
"Strange Attractors" part 2 of 2. Superman continues to battle Dr. Polaris and Repulse, who has taken physical form. Superman convinces Polaris to help him destroy Repulse, then Black Adam and Zoom (of the Secret Society of Super-Villains) show up to take Polaris away, while Superman & Black Adam save a bridge from collapsing. Meanwhile, Lois Lane publicly exposes the corruption of Congressman Shephard, who vows revenge.

Action Comics #827
"Strange Attractors" part 1 of 2. Superman defends an African tribe from the men of a militant warlord. Later, he battles Dr. Polaris, who is destroying Metropolis via a battle with Repulse, a fragment of Polaris's fragmented psyche.

Hardcovers

 * Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 1 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #1, 7-20. -


 * Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 2 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #21-36. -


 * Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 3 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #37-52. -


 * Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 4 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #53-68. "This volume contains classic Golden Age tales, including the first appearance of the Toyman, the return of the Prankster, and more." -


 * Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 5 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #69-85. -


 * Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, vol. 1 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #241-247, plus Superman vol. 1 #122-126. "The debuts of the Fortress of Solitude, Brainiac, Kandor, the Super-Pets, and much more!" -


 * Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, vol. 2 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #248-254, plus Superman vol. 1 #127-131. "We meet Lori Lemaris, Metallo and Bizarro, witness the Silver Age return of Mr. Mxyzptlk and more." -


 * Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives, vol. 3 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #255-266, plus Superman vol. 1 #132-139. "Superman meets a super outlaw from Krypton, fights Titano the Super-Ape, battles Lex Luthor and more!" -


 * Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years - Collects vol. 1 #0, 1-2, 137, 242, 544, 775 & 900; plus Adventures of Superman vol. 1 #498; Superman vol. 1 #11, 17, 53, 76, 141, 149, 247, 400 & Annual #11. - -  -


 * Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years - Collects vol. 1 #1-2, 6, 484, 600 & 662; plus Adventures of Superman vol. 1 #631; All-Star Superman #2-3; Man of Steel #2; Showcase #9; Superman vol. 1 #29, 33-34, 58 & 168; Superman 80-Page Giant #1; Superman: Lois Lane #1; Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #5, 16, 23, 42 & 106; Wonder Woman vol. 1 #170. -


 * The Adventures of Superman: Gil Kane - Collects vol. 1 #539-541, 544-546, 551-554; plus Superman vol. 1 #367, 372, 375; Superman Special #1-2; DC Comics Presents Annual #3. -


 * The Adventures of Superman by George Pérez - Collects vol. 1 #643-652 & Annual #2, plus DC Comics Presents #61 and Superman vol. 3 #1-6. -


 * Superman: Last Son - Collects vol. 1 #844-846, 851, Annual 11. "A rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton. Along with figuring out what that means to him, Superman must protect young Christopher Kent, who has become the most valuable child on the planet thanks to his immense power. Lex Luthor has his sights on him, assembling his own team of villains to nab Christopher. It all leads to an action-packed finale, as Superman and the new Superman Revenge Squad - Lex Luthor, Bizarro, the Parasite and Metallo - take on General Zod, Ursa and Non in a battle for Metropolis, the future of Krypton and Christopher Kent." -


 * Superman: Escape from Bizarro World - Collects vol. 1 #855-857, plus Superman #140, DC Comics Presents #71 & Man of Steel #5. "Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World!" - -  -


 * Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes - Collects vol. 1 #858-863. "When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!" - -  -


 * Superman: Brainiac - Collects vol. 1 #866-870. -


 * Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #875-879 & Annual #12. "Earth finds itself without Superman! And this world without a Superman is a very dangerous place indeed. The only thing standing between the good (and the not-so-good) citizens of Earth and the shadow of doom are the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird. But who are these two heroes who have taken their names from legends of Krypton’s past?" -


 * Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 1 #883-889, Superman #696, and stories from Adventure Comics #8-10. "With The Man of Steel away on New Krypton, it’s up to Mon-El to face off against Bizarro and General Lane – Lois Lane’s father." -


 * Superman: The Black Ring - Collects vol. 1 #890-895. "When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in Blackest Night, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he’ll do anything to get that power back." - -  -


 * Superman: The Black Ring, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 1 #896-900 & Annual #3, plus Secret Six #29. "Luthor’s quest for the Black Lantern energy takes him to Arkham Asylum for a close encounter with The Joker, and then into direct conflict with Larfleeze, the ultra-greedy Orange Lantern." - -  -


 * Superman: The Reign of Doomsday - Collects vol. 1 #900-904. "The monster that once Superman’s life in a battle that destroyed half of Metropolis is back for another round with the Man of Steel." - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Superman and the Men of Steel - Collects vol. 2 #1-8. - -  -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 2: Bulletproof - Collects vol. 2 #9-12, 0, & Annual #1. - -  -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 3: At the End of Days - Collects vol. 2 #13-18. - -  -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 4: Hybrid - Collects vol. 2 #19-24. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 5: What Lies Beneath - Collects vol. 2 #25-29. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 6: Superdoom - Collects vol. 2 #30-35 & Annual #3. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 7: Under the Skin - Collects vol. 2 #36-40 & Futures End. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 8: Truth - Collects vol. 2 #41-47. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 9: Last Rites - Collects vol. 2 #48-52. -


 * Superman: Action Comics — The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book One - Collects vol. 3 #957-966, plus Justice League  vol. 1 #52. -


 * Superman: Action Comics — The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book Two - Collects vol. 3 #967-984. -


 * Superman: Action Comics — The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book Three - Collects vol. 3 #985-999. -


 * Action Comics #1000: The Deluxe Edition - Collects vol. 3 #1000, plus the Superman stories from vol. 1 #1-2. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Invisible Mafia - Collects vol. 3 #1001-1006. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 2: Leviathan Rising - Collects vol. 3 #1007-1011, plus stories from Superman: Leviathan Rising Special. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 3: Leviathan Hunt - Collects vol. 3 #1012-1016. - -


 * Superman: The Last Son Deluxe Edition - Collects vol. 1 #844-846, 851, 866-870 & Annual #11. -


 * Superman: Doomed - Collects vol. 2 #30-35 & Annual #3, plus Superman/Wonder Woman #7-12 & Annual #1, Superman: Doomed #1-2, Superman vol. 3 #30, Supergirl vol. 6 #35-35, & Batman/Superman #11. -


 * Superman Reborn - Collects vol. 3 #973-976, plus Superman vol. 4 #18-19. -


 * Superman: Action Comics — The Oz Effect Deluxe Edition - Collects vol. 3 #985-992. -

Omnibus Hardcovers

 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 1 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #1-31, plus New York World's Fair #1 & 1940, and Superman vol. 1 #1-7. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 2 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #32-50 and World's Finest Comics #1-6, plus Superman vol. 1 #8-15. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 3 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #48-63 and World's Finest Comics #6-10, plus Superman vol. 1 #16-23. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 4 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #66-85 and World's Finest Comics #11-17, plus Superman vol. 1 #25-33. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 5 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #86-105 and World's Finest Comics #19-25, plus Superman vol. 1 #34-43. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 6 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #106-125 and World's Finest Comics #26-36, plus Superman vol. 1 #44-54. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus, vol. 7 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #126-147 and World's Finest Comics #37-47, plus Superman vol. 1 #55-65. -


 * Superman: The Silver Age Omnibus, vol. 1 - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #241-265, plus Superman vol. 1 #122-137. - - (forthcomning, December 2023)


 * Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus - Collects the Supergirl stories from vol. 1 #252-307. -


 * Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus, vol. 2 - Collects the Supergirl stories from vol. 1 #308-333, 335-340, 342, 344-346, 348-350, 353-354, 356-359, 361-372 & 374-376. - - (forthcoming, May 2018)


 * Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus - Collects vol. 1 #683-691, plus Superman vol. 1 #496-505 & vol. 2 #73-82; Superman: The Man of Steel #17-26; Justice League America #69; Superman: The Legacy of Superman #1; and Green Lantern vol. 2 #46. -


 * Superman by Grant Morrison Omnibus - Collects vol. 2 #0-18 & Annual #1. -

Trade Paperbacks

 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 1 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #1-13, plus New York World's Fair Comics #1 and Superman #1. -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 2 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #14-20, plus Superman #2-3. -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 3 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #21-25, plus Superman #4-5 and New York World's Fair 1940. -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 4 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #26-31, plus Superman #6-7. -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 5 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #32-36, plus Superman #8-9 & World's Best Comics #1. "Superman faces the threat of the Krypto gun and meets Perry White for the first time." -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 6 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #37-40, plus Superman #10-11 & World's Finest Comics #2-3. "Superman’s Golden Age battles with the Unknown X, Lex Luthor and more." -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 7 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #41-43, plus Superman #12-13 & World's Finest Comics #4. "The Man of Tomorrow investigates sabotage at a factory, battles giant mutant beasts created by Lex Luthor, encounters the mysterious Archer and discovers a lost underground civilization bent on conquering the surface world." -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 8 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #44-46, plus Superman #16-17 & World's Finest Comics #6-7. "The Man of Tomorrow faces threats from the mysterious Undersea City and more." -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 9 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #47-52, plus Superman #14-15 & World's Finest Comics #5. "Superman battles Lex Luthor, Metallo, The Talon and The Human Bomb. With help from Lois Lane, he faces down crooked politicians and slumlords." -


 * The Superman Chronicles, vol. 10 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #53-55, plus Superman #18-19 & World's Finest Comics #7. "Superman battles The Night Owl, Nazi sympathizers, the mysterious 'Man with the Cane,' and a mad scientist who brings characters from newspaper comic strips to life." -


 * Superman: The Golden Age, vol. 1 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #1-12, plus New York World's Fair Comics #1 and Superman vol. 1 #1-4. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age, vol. 2 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #20-31, plus New York World's Fair Comics #2 and Superman vol. 1 #4-7. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age, vol. 3 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #32-40, plus World's Best Comics #1, World's Finest Comics #2 and Superman vol. 1 #8-11. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age, vol. 4 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #41-47, plus World's Finest Comics #3-5 and Superman vol. 1 #12-15. -


 * Superman: The Golden Age, vol. 5 - Collects Superman stories from vol. 1 #48-57, plus World's Finest Comics #6-8 and Superman vol. 1 #16-19. - -


 * Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #241-257, plus Superman vol. 1 #122-133 (in B&W). "Featuring the birth of the Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortess of Solitude and more." -


 * Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 1 #258-275, plus Superman vol. 1 #134-145 (in B&W). "The Man of Steel faces off against a wide array of threats, from the impish Mr. Mxyzptlk to the deadly alien Brainiac to the utterly incomprehensible Bizarro." -


 * Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 3 - Collects vol. 1 #276-292?, plus Superman vol. 1 #146-156? (in B&W). "Includes appearances by Supergirl and Krypto and a retelling of Superman's origin, plus threats from Lex Luthor, Brainiac, the Legion of Super-Villains and the Fifth Dimensional imp known as Mr. Mxyzptlk!" -


 * Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 4 - Collects vol. 1 #293-310, plus Superman vol. 1 #157-167 (in B&W). -


 * Showcase Presents: Supergirl, vol. 1 - Collects Supergirl stories from vol. 1 #252-281; plus Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #40, 44, 46, 51, 52; Adventure Comics #278; Superboy #80; Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #14; and Superman #123, 139, 140, 144. (in B&W) -


 * Showcase Presents: Supergirl, vol. 2 - Collects Supergirl stories from vol. 1 #283-321 (in B&W). -


 * Supergirl: The Silver Age, vol. 1 - Collects Supergirl stories from vol. 1 #252-284. -


 * Supergirl: The Silver Age, vol. 2 - Collects Supergirl stories from vol. 1 #285-307. -


 * Superman vs. Zod - Collects vol. 1 #473, 548-549 & Annual #10, plus Adventure Comics #283 & DC Comics Presents #97. - -


 * Superman: The Power Within - Collects the Superman stories from vol. 1 #601-641, #658, plus Superman vol. 2 #48 & Adventures of Superman vol. 1 #471. "Superman saves an innocent man from murder only to discover he is part of a cult that worships the Man of Steel – and the would-be killer is part of a faction dedicated to wiping them out!" - -


 * Nightwing: Old Friends, New Enemies - Collects the Nightwing stories from vol. 1 #613-618 & 627-634, plus Secret Origins #13. "Nightwing teams up with his old friend Speedy as they hunt the villain Cheshire and Roy’s daughter, but Speedy has a secret Nightwing doesn’t suspect." -


 * Superman: City of Tomorrow, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #760-763, plus Superman: Y2K #1, Superman: The Man of Steel #95-98, Adventures of Superman vol. 1 #573-576, and Superman vol. 2 #151-154. - -


 * Superman: City of Tomorrow, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 1 #764-768, plus Superman: The Man of Steel #99-103, Superman vol. 2 #155-159, and Adventures of Superman vol. 1 #577-581. -


 * DC Comics Presents: Superman, vol. 4 - Collects vol. 1 #768, 771-773. -


 * Superman: The Wrath of Gog - Collects vol. 1 #814-819, plus the back-up stories from #812-813. "It's relentless action for the Man of Steel as he faces a horde of enemies from Darkseid to Weapons Master. Will he have enough strength in the end to face the villainous Gog?" -


 * Superman: In the Name of Gog - Collects vol. 1 #820-825. "Gog has traveled from the future determined to keep his promise of killing Superman. But before that, the Man of Steel must face some of his deadliest enemies, including the Silver Banshee, Preus, and Doomsday!" -


 * Superman: Strange Attractors - Collects vol. 1 #827, 828, 830-832. "This volume features Superman squaring off against an assortment of vile villains including Dr. Polaris, Dr. Psycho, Black Adam, Satanus and Livewire." -


 * Superman: Up, Up and Away - Collects vol. 1 #837-840, plus Superman #650-653. "It is One Year Later...and no one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel. As Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever - especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact." -


 * Superman: Back in Action - Collects vol. 1 #841-843, plus DC Comics Presents #4, #17, & #24. "An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth- and the Man of Steel is first on the list!" -


 * Superman: Last Son of Krypton - Collects vol. 1 #844-846, 851, 866-870, & Annual 11. "It’s Superman vs. Superman Revenge Squad and the Phantom Zone criminals – with the life of Christopher Kent hanging in the balance!" - -  -


 * Superman: 3-2-1 Action - Collects vol. 1 #852-854, plus Superman #665 & Legends of the DC Universe #14. "Will Jimmy Olsen become Superman's new partner in the battle for justice? The secrets of Jimmy's past are revealed." -


 * Superman: Escape from Bizarro World - Collects vol. 1 #855-857, plus Superman #140, DC Comics Presents #71 & Man of Steel #5. "Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World!" - -  -


 * Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes - Collects vol. 1 #858-863. "When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!" - -  -


 * Superman: Brainiac - Collects vol. 1 #866-870. -


 * DC Comics Presents: Captain Atom, vol. 1 - Collects the back-up stories from #879-889. "Captain Atom’s memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle! Can he get it together in time to face off again Major Disaster?"


 * Supergirl: Friends and Fugitives - Collects vol. 1 #881-882, plus Supergirl #43, 45-47 & Superman Secret Files 2009 #1. "Supergirl and Flamebird must work together to track down their father’s assassin – Reactron! But these childhood friends find themselves at each other’s throats." -


 * Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #875-879 & Annual #12. -


 * Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 1 #883-889. -


 * Superman: The Black Ring, vol. 1 - Collects vol. 1 #890-895. - -  -


 * Superman: The Black Ring, vol. 2 - Collects vol. 1 #896-900 & Annual #13, plus Secret Six #29. - -  -


 * Superman: The Reign of Doomsday - Collects vol. 1 #900-904. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Superman and the Men of Steel - Collects vol. 2 #1-8. - -  -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 2: Bulletproof - Collects vol. 2 #9-12, 0, & Annual #1. - -  -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 3: At the End of Days - Collects vol. 2 #13-18. - -  -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 4: Hybrid - Collects vol. 2 #19-24. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 5: What Lies Beneath - Collects vol. 2 #25-29. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 6: Superdoom - Collects vol. 2 #30-35 & Annual #3. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 7: Under the Skin - Collects vol. 2 #36-40 & Futures End. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 8: Truth - Collects vol. 2 #41-47. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 9: Last Rites - Collects vol. 2 #48-52. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Path of Doom - Collects vol. 3 #957-962. "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?" - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 2: Welcome to the Planet - Collects vol. 3 #963-966, plus Justice League vol. 1 #52. "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!" - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 3: Men of Steel - Collects vol. 3 #967-972. "Lex Luthor is under attack—and only Superman can save him! When the world's most ingenious scientific mind took on the mantle of Metropolis' new Man of Steel, the world took notice—and so did the mysterious Godslayer! But are the Godslayer's actions justified? Will stopping Lex Luthor prevent catastrophe later?" - -


 * Superman Reborn - Collects vol. 3 #973-976, plus Superman vol. 4 #18-19. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 4: The New World - Collects vol. 3 #977-984. - -


 * Superman: Action Comics — The Oz Effect - Collects vol. 3 #985-992. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 5: Booster Shot - Collects vol. 3 #993-999 & Special #1. "Superman and Booster Gold travel back in time to verify the claims that Kal-El's father somehow survived the destruction of Krypton. What they find, though, is a vastly different world than history has shown. When the time intruders are discovered, Jor-El and General Zod collaborate to capture or destroy them. The Eradicator will chase the pair through time to 25th-century Gotham City and back to Krypton in pursuit of justice." - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Invisible Mafia - Collects vol. 3 #1001-1006. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 2: Leviathan Rising - Collects vol. 3 #1007-1011, plus stories from Superman: Leviathan Rising Special. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 3: Leviathan Hunt - Collects vol. 3 #1012-1016. - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 4: Metropolis Burning - Collects vol. 3 #1017-1021. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 5: The House of Kent - Collects vol. 3 #1022-1028. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Warworld Rising - Collects vol. 3 #1030-1035. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 2: The Arena - Collects vol. 3 #1036-1041. -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 3: Warworld Revolution - Collects vol. 3 #1043-1046 & Annual 2022, plus Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1. -


 * Superman: Kal-El Returns - Collects vol. 3 #1047-1049, plus Superman: Son of Kal-El #16-18 & Superman: Kal-El Returns Special - -


 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Rise of Metallo - Collects the lead stories from vol. 3 #1051-1056. "In a critical time for Metropolis, the increasingly violent Blue Earth movement is keeping the entire Super-Family on their toes. The opening of the new Steelworks tower—meant to be a bastion of scientific innovation—has drawn unwelcome attention from a supercharged Metallo. Where did he get this newfound super-strength, and why does he seem hell-bent on revenge? Is Lex Luthor’s jealousy to blame for this assault on the city, or are there other factors at play?" - - (forthcoming, March 2024)


 * Superman – Lois and Clark: Doom Rising - Collects the "Lois and Clark" stories from vol. 3 #1051-1057 & The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1. "Young Jon Kent is growing into his powers on the Kent farm when an otherworldly princess crash-lands in search of Superman’s help. Will the two escape after suddenly being imprisoned and whisked across the galaxy? Plus, Lois and Clark are met with a villain connected to Doomsday called Doombreaker! Can Superman put down this new threat and save his son in time?" - - (forthcoming, February 2024)


 * Superman: World Against Superman - Collects vol. 2 #1-10. - -


 * Superman: The Warworld Saga - Collects vol. 3 #1030-1046 & Annuals 2021 & 2022, plus Batman/Superman: Authority Special #1, Future State: Superman: House of El #1, Future State: Superman: Worlds of War #1-2, and Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1. - - (forthcoming, November 2023)

History

 * volume 1: #1-904, 1938-2011 (#601-642 as Action Comics Weekly)


 * volume 2: #1-, 2011-present

Leftover Useful Information
This is the spot for any useful information that doesn't fit into the above categories.

Publishing History

 * Volume 1: #1-904, 1938-2011 (#601-642 as Action Comics Weekly)
 * Volume 2: #1-52, 2011-2016
 * Volume 3: #957-, 2016-present

Creative Team
Superman created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster.

Future Publication Dates

 * Action Comics #1058: 24 Oct 2023
 * Superman: The Warworld Saga TP: 14 Nov 2023
 * Action Comics #1059: 28 Nov 2023
 * Superman: The Silver Age Omnibus, vol. 1 HC: 05 Dec 2023
 * Action Comics #1060: 12 Dec 2023
 * Action Comics 2023 Annual: 26 Dec 2023
 * Action Comics #1061: 09 Jan 2024
 * Superman – Lois and Clark: Doom Rising TP: 27 Feb 2024
 * Superman - Action Comics, vol. 1: Rise of Metallo TP: 05 Mar 2024

News & Features

 * 08 Nov 2012 - How Neil deGrasse Tyson Found Superman's Krypton (video)
 * 05 Nov 2012 - Real-Life Astrophysicist 'Finds' Superman's Home Planet
 * 18 Oct 2012 - NYCC 2012: Grant Morrison Talks Dr. Who & Superman (video)
 * 16 Oct 2012 - NYCC 2012: Tony Daniel's Art Gets Super in Action Comics
 * 13 Oct 2012 - NYCC 2012: Andy Diggle Talks Action Comics
 * 10 Oct 2012 - DC Announces New Action Comics Team, New Superman Suit?
 * 03 Apr 2012 - Artist Rags Morales on Redesigning Superman
 * 26 Oct 2011 - Grant Morrison on Action Comics: The PopMatters Exclusive
 * 29 Sep 2011 - Morrison's Superman is a Man of Action
 * 06 Sep 2011 - The New 52 Interviews: Action Comics
 * 02 Sep 2011 - Morrison Writes a Social Justice Superman in Action Comics
 * 29 Aug 2011 - Grant Morrison Reinvents Superman, Can He Rescue DC Comics?
 * 19 Jul 2011 - Grant Morrison is All-Out Action Comics
 * 19 Jul 2011 - Grant Morrison Talks Supergods, Action Comics Reboot & More (video)
 * 18 Jul 2011 - Dido, Lee Say DCnU Superman Changes Make Him "Accessible"
 * 18 Jul 2011 - Single, Orphaned, Alien: Big Changes for DCnU Superman
 * 18 Jul 2011 - Bird? Plane? Superdude!
 * 22 Jun 2011 - Reader’s Guide to the New DC Universe: Action Comics
 * 26 Apr 2011 - Lost mastermind takes on 'Super'-milestone
 * 16 Dec 2010 - DC Writer's Relay: Spencer On Cornell
 * 05 Oct 2010 - Action Annual Reveals Lex Luthor's 1st Meeting w/Darkseid
 * 08 Jul 2010 - Paul Cornell Brings Death of The Endless to Action Comics
 * 20 Apr 2010 - Cornell Tackles Lex in Action Comics
 * 12 Apr 2010 - Paul Cornell Replaces Marc Guggenheim on Action Comics
 * 11 Jun 2009 - Former Superman writer talks about comics and her time with the 'Man of Steel'
 * 18 May 2009 - Back in Action: Rucka and Robinson on Captain Atom
 * 24 Mar 2009 - Greg Rucka: Man of Action
 * 16 Mar 2009 - CBR TV: Greg Rucka (video)
 * 20 Feb 2009 - Geoff Johns @ NYCC 2009: Superman Books (video)
 * 18 Jan 2009 - New Krypton Times 7: Final Edition
 * 14 Jan 2009 - Greg Rucka Talks Action Comics
 * 14 Dec 2008 - New Krypton Times 4: Everyone Fights
 * 01 Dec 2008 - Greg Rucka: Action with Nightwing & Flamebird
 * 23 Nov 2008 - New Krypton Times 2: Doomsday, Supergirl & More
 * 31 Oct 2008 - Action Artist Gary Frank Composes a 4-Color Requiem
 * 22 Oct 2008 - Geoff Johns: Superman's Emotional Crossroads
 * 20 Oct 2008 - A Field Guide to New Krypton - with Commentary
 * 09 Oct 2008 - Superdad: The Many Lives of Pa Kent
 * 26 Jul 2008 - SDCC '08 - Talking to the Superman/"New Krypton" Team
 * 24 Jul 2008 - SDCC '08 - "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" Panel
 * 23 Jul 2008 - Johns Finds New Krypton with Robinson and Gates
 * 17 Jun 2008 - Gary Frank: A Return to Brainiac
 * 11 Jun 2008 - Interview: Geoff Johns on the Return of Brainiac in Action Comics
 * 02 Apr 2008 - INFINITE GEOFF JOHNS II: Action Comics
 * 31 Mar 2008 - SUPER SIMPLE: Copyright Lawyer talks Siegel Decision
 * 29 Mar 2008 - An Analysis of the Action #1 Ruling
 * 29 Mar 2008 - Ruling Gives Heirs a Share of Superman Copyright
 * 28 Mar 2008 - Siegel heirs awarded Action Comics #1 copyright
 * 26 Oct 2007 - Talking Action with Gary Frank
 * 19 Oct 2007 - Talking Action Comics, Superman & The Legion with Geoff Johns
 * 29 Aug 2007 - BIZARRO! Geoff Johnz Say Sooperman Never Lookz So Bad!
 * 05 Jun 2007 - Brad Walker: Getting Into Action
 * 19 Mar 2007 - Fabian Nicieza's Redemption with Superman
 * 19 Feb 2007 - Bizarro Talk with Eric Powell
 * 15 Feb 2007 - Geoff Johns on Action's Scheduling, and Eric Powell
 * 04 Dec 2006 - Super job by talented trio

Links

 * DC Comics - Publisher's Website
 * Action Comics - GCD entry
 * Action_Comics - Wikipedia entry
 * Superman - general Wikipedia entry for Superman