ACTION COMICS #1097 (DC COMICS)
What year is it again?
In the day and age of a young Clark Kent, he was known as “Superboy”. While still trying to handle his new-found public persona, he’s had to deal with many enemies of his time. In his latest fight, one has arrived from the future. That’s not even the craziest point.
Members of the Justice League Unlimited have arrived on the scene, This can’t be good for any timestream.
ACTION COMICS #1097 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia & Steve Wands (DC Comics) continues its’ timeline bending tale.
Let’s take a closer look to what’s happening now.
ACTION COMICS #1097 by Mark Waid, Skylar Patridge, Ivan Plascencia & Steve Wands (DC Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Waid plays to his superhero strengths in this latest chapter. The injection of Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel and Booster Gold prove for an entertaining addition into the timeless era. Readers watch as they are challenged with avoiding any spoilers form the future. This proves very difficult for Booster cause, well….he’s Booster. As for Epoch, his villainous schemes come across as textbook as can be This isn’t a bad thing as other plot points take center stage.
One of which is Booster Gold’s aftermath from DC K.O. The writing doesn’t shy away from the scars inflicted on him during that ordeal. Manhunter’s talk proves enlightening as to how he is processing Darkseid’s torture. The story lightens up when Mary Marvel talks with Clark. Their young ages meet on common ground to “normalize” Kent’s awkward phases in dealing with high school themes. This pushes into a solid close. Readers watch some action unfold until the last page. once here, Waid throws a curve into play which adds even more mystery into an already engaging tale.
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Patridge & Plascencia open with a strong two page action splash. It sets a good pace as the heroes go into battle. As the fight ends, the aftermath becomes more lighter as the outsiders reaction to young Kent take court. Readers see the clumsiness of Gold steal panels. An excellent full page breaks down an intro for all three heroes. It helps transition events to the Kent farm, which proves for anything but a normal experience.
Readers watch as Marvel and Kent’s talk captures the innocence of youth. It lessens up on the pressure of the situation. This is a welcomed point before a more serious tone takes over panels. Manhunter’s talk with Gold hits many points. A subtle half panel shows the horrors Gold endured during his Absolute time. Events shift to a “normal” breakfast as the talk centers around Clark’s arrival to Earth. Once Epoch returns, pacing speeds up the pages. This moves to a solid parting image. The full page teases more on the horizon which is always welcomed for a close.
FINAL GRADE: 8.3
Superboy gets some familiar friends stopping by as his time-bending tale continues. Waid nails all the key factors needed in this complex story. Patridge & Plascencia balance out the drama with great action on the pages. Where this story is leading to is anyone’s guess.
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