Action Comics #880
"Codename: Patriot" part 2! Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo – Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and how does it tie in with General Lane's plans? Meanwhile, Superman and Supergirl arrive on Earth searching for the shooter - but will their actions here cause more harm than good? Continued in SUPERGIRL #44!
And in part 2 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle - can he keep it together without annihilating an entire town? Luckily a deadly new player is about to take that choice out of his hands - permanently!
Written by Greg Rucka
Co-feature written by James Robinson and Rucka
Art by Julián López
Co-feature art by CAFU
Cover by Fernando Dagnino and Raúl Fernandez
Size: 40 Pages
Price: $3.99
Reviews
| User | Added | Spoilers | |
| changingshades | 08/15/09 | Yes | Read Review |
| mrmister | 08/12/09 | No | Read Review |
| Neb | 08/12/09 | No | Read Review |
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Avg Rating: 3.8
Comments
I told myself I'd stay on this book up through the cross over. I've been very disappointed so far, but I'll admit it's my fault. I jumped onto the non-WoNK Superbooks late, so I have no idea who anyone is or what's happening... Superman's doing well though.
Posted by Slockhart on 08/10/09 at 07:28 PM
Why is Shocker and Green Goblin in Action Comics?
Posted by TheNextChampion on 08/10/09 at 07:28 PM
@Slockhart: Well pick up Secret Files. It is $4.99 but it should help you get caught up with all the characters. I think it has a story in it too.
Posted by robbydzwonar on 08/10/09 at 07:48 PM
@robbybzwonar do you work for dc comics
Posted by oldmanlogan88 on 08/10/09 at 07:54 PM
@robbybzwonar
I pulled it, but I'm not sure how useful it's going to be.
Posted by Slockhart on 08/10/09 at 08:51 PM
No crossover buying for me. I'll flip through this book in the store. Or just wing it in the next issue of New Krypton. Who knows
Posted by drakedangerz on 08/10/09 at 08:58 PM
This is okay (I used to love the Clark Kent/Jimmy Olsen versions in reprints as a kid) but I much prefer the Mon-El Superman title to this.
Posted by Hawkboy on 08/11/09 at 02:06 AM
I'm missing Eddy Barrows killer art on this book. Anyone know if he's coming back?
Posted by WadeWilson on 08/11/09 at 05:37 AM
pretty sure he's gone for good.
Posted by skeets on 08/11/09 at 06:25 AM
I just want to read more Captain Atom.
Posted by magnum240 on 08/11/09 at 10:48 AM
@TNC
I think they look more like 2 differently colored 'Heroes Reborn' Iron Man suits.
Could this cover artist please stoppit?
First issue of Action i've liked in a while.
Posted by magnum240 on 08/12/09 at 04:38 PM
Nothing like spoiling the end of a book on the cover.
Posted by Slockhart on 08/12/09 at 10:02 PM
lol @ Slockhart.
Did I say I missed Barrows? Can I take it back? Lopez killed it this issue. SWEET SWEET art. Story was kick-ass too. The back-up was the same as last issue ... dubya tee eff. Bigtime. I would REALLY be happy if this book stayed at $2.99 & didn't have this pointless back-up "story".
Posted by WadeWilson on 08/13/09 at 02:07 AM
The best part of this book, that everyone seems to be missing is that Superman is back! As much as I'm enjoying the who New Krypton epic I do miss the big guy flying in to save the day.
Posted by Notahiro on 08/13/09 at 11:33 AM
Strong issue, best one since Barrows left IMO.
Posted by skeets on 08/14/09 at 06:38 AM
I didn't care for the ending, but the rest of the issue was superb. Even though I realize the Superman books are about to focus on this character soon, I've come to the conclusion that I'm a little over Reactron.
Posted by adrian on 08/15/09 at 05:38 AM
The only thing I don't get about Metallo and Reactron are why their suits are the same but palette swapped. I guess it's because they're both working for Lane, but it's a little odd to me. Not even the Secret Files could help with that one!
Posted by JedeyeSniv on 08/15/09 at 12:41 PM
@Notahiro It wasn't the best part for me. ;-) I have a firm the less Kal-el the better policy.
Great issue 5/5 for me.
Posted by PraxJarvin on 08/17/09 at 10:07 PM
I like Flamebird and Nightwing the more I read them.
Posted by theegreatone on 08/18/09 at 02:59 AM
Lady Reactron?
Posted by PraxJarvin on 08/10/09 at 07:25 PM