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Action Comics is published by DC Comics. The current price per issue is $3.99.

Contents

[edit] Publication Dates

[edit] Last Issues

Action Comics #884: 09 Dec 2009

[edit] Current Issue

Action Comics #885: 13 Jan 2010

[edit] Next Issue

Action Comics #886: 10 Feb 2010

[edit] Status

Monthly on-going.

Started in June 1938.

Superman also appears monthly in Superman and Superman/Batman. Action Comics frequently has storylines that carry over from and are continued in Superman.

[edit] Characters

[edit] 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') - wikipedia:Superman

[edit] Allies

  • Lois Lane - Star reporter for the Daily Planet. Married to Clark Kent. - wikipedia: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" - wikipedia:Jimmy Olsen
  • Superboy/Kon-El/Conner Kent - Clone created from the genetic material of both Superman & Lex Luthor. Has many of the same powers as Superman. Currently lives in Smallville with Jonathan & Martha Kent. - wikipedia:Superboy

[edit] Enemies

  • Lex Luthor - Founder and former CEO of Lexcorp, and former President of the United States. Disgraced and run out of office, he now works in the criminal underground as one of the key players in the revived Secret Society of Super-Villains. - wikipedia:Lex Luthor
  • Darkseid - Powerful evil ruler of the otherdimensional world of Apokolips. - wikipedia:Darkseid

[edit] Minor Characters

  • Lana Lang - Clark Kent's high school sweetheart. Was briefly First Lady of the United States when her ex-husband, Pete Ross, became President after Lex Luthor's resignation. - wikipedia:Lana Lang
  • Krypto - A super-powered dog from a alternate/pocket universe Krypton. - wikipedia:Krypto
  • Jor-El - Superman's biological father from Krypton. Deceased. - wikipedia:Jor-El

[edit] Other Characters/Places/Things

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

[edit] Recent Storylines

[edit] Action Comics #885

This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

[edit] Action Comics #884

[edit] Past Storylines

[edit] Action Comics #857

"Escape from Bizarro World" part 3 of 3

[edit] Action Comics #856

"Escape from Bizarro World" part 2 of 3

[edit] Action Comics #855

"Escape from Bizarro World" part 1 of 3

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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)

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Collections

[edit] Hardcovers

  • Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 1 - Collects Superman stories from #1, 7-20. - WorldCat - ISBN 1563893355
  • Superman: The Action Comics Archives vol. 4 - Collects Superman stories from #53-68. "This volume contains classic Golden Age tales, including the first appearance of the Toyman, the return of the Prankster, and more." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401204082


  • Superman: Last Son - Collects #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 140121343X
  • Superman: Escape from Bizarro World - Collects #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 140121794X
  • Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes - Collects #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401218199
  • Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird, vol. 1 - Collects #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?" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401226388 - (forthcoming, March 2010)

[edit] Trade Paperbacks

  • The Superman Chronicles, vol. 1 - Collects Superman stories from #1-13, plus New York World's Fair Comics #1 and Superman #1. - WorldCat - ISBN 1401207642
  • The Superman Chronicles, vol. 5 - Collects Superman stories from #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401218512
  • The Superman Chronicles, vol. 6 - Collects Superman stories from #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401221874
  • The Superman Chronicles, vol. 7 - Collects Superman stories from #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401222889
  • The Superman Chronicles, vol. 8 - Collects Superman stories from #44-46, plus Superman #14-15 & World's Finest Comics #5. "The Man of Tomorrow faces threats from the mysterious Undersea City and more." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401226477 - (forthcoming, April 2010)


  • Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 1 - Collects #241-257, plus Superman (first series) #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401207588
  • Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 2 - Collects #258-275, plus Superman (first series) #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401210414
  • Showcase Presents: Superman, vol. 3 - Collects #276-292?, plus Superman (first series) #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401212719
  • Showcase Presents: Supergirl, vol. 1 - Collects Supergirl stories from #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) - WorldCat - ISBN 1401217176
  • Showcase Presents: Supergirl, vol. 2 - Collects Supergirl stories from #283-321 (in B&W). - WorldCat - ISBN 1401219802


  • Superman: The Wrath of Gog - Collects #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?" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401204503
  • Superman: In the Name of Gog - Collects #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 140120757X
  • Superman: Strange Attractors - Collects #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401209173
  • Superman: Up, Up and Away - Collects #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401209548
  • Superman: Back in Action - Collects #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401212638
  • Superman: Last Son - Collects #844-846, 851, Annual 11. "A rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton and kicks off a war between Superman, the DCU, the new Superman Revenge Squad and General Zod." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401215866 - (forthcoming, June 2009)
  • Superman: 3-2-1 Action - Collects #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401216803
  • Superman: Escape from Bizarro World - Collects #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401220339 - (forthcoming, May 2009)
  • Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes - Collects #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!" - WorldCat - ISBN 1401219047
  • Supergirl: Friends and Fugitives - Collects #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." - WorldCat - ISBN 1401227953 - (forthcoming, May 2010)

[edit] History

[edit] Leftover Useful Information

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

[edit] Creative Team

Writers: Geoff Johns & Richard Donner. Artist & Covers: Adam Kubert.

Superman created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster.

[edit] Order Codes

These are the order codes and prices as provided by Diamond Distribution. Your local comic shop should be able to order these for you.

  • JAN05 0282 ACTION COMICS #825 $2.99
  • FEB05 0259 ACTION COMICS #826 $2.50
  • MAR05 0382 ACTION COMICS #827 $2.50
  • APR05 0320 ACTION COMICS #828 $2.50
  • MAY05 0214 ACTION COMICS #829 $2.50
  • JUN05 0347 ACTION COMICS #830 $2.50
  • JUL05 0211 ACTION COMICS #831 $2.50
  • AUG05 0196 ACTION COMICS #832 $2.50
  • SEP05 0220 ACTION COMICS #833 $2.50
  • OCT05 0230 ACTION COMICS #834 $2.50

[edit] Future Publication Dates

Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.

Superman: Escape from Bizarro World TP: 06 May 2009
Action Comics #886: 10 Feb 2010
Superman: Brainiac TP: 03 Mar 2010
Action Comics #887: 10 Mar 2010
Superman: Nightwing and Flamebird Vol. 1 HC: 17 Mar 2010
The Superman Chronicles Vol. 8 TP: 14 Apr 2010
Action Comics #888: 14 Apr 2010
Action Comics #889: 28 Apr 2010
Supergirl: Friends and Fugitives TP: 19 May 2010

[edit] News & Features

[edit] Links

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