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REVIEW: Action Comics Annual 2023

DC's Action Comics ends 2023 with an explosive annual that wraps up a five part storyline filled with a number of exciting twists and turns.

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How To Start Reading Superman Comics

Superman has a long history, which can be daunting for new fans. However, there are some great jumping on points out there for neophyte readers.

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Action Comics: Nicole Maines Plots a Dark Future for Dreamer

In an interview with CBR, Nicole Maines teases Dreamer's forced alliance with Amanda Waller blossoming in the pages of Action Comics #1060.

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10 Greatest Modern Superman Artists

Superman has always boasted great artists, especially in the character's modern era.

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Former Marvel Writer Jason Aaron Will Create a Darker Version of a Superman Villain

Jason Aaron will bring a new version of one of Superman's most infamous villains to his upcoming run of DC's Action Comics.

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Dawn of DC Announces its Trinity of Evil and Releases Previews

The Trinity of Evil's reign of terror takes over the Dawn of DC initiative this December.

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10 Greatest Innovations In Comics History

Comics as an artform and industry have been innovating ever since the 1800s, and the medium doesn't show any signs of slowing down.

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Who Was The First Supervillain In DC Comics?

DC Comics has a long history of creating comics' best villains. However, very few are aware of the company's first super-powered evildoer's identity.

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10 Most Important Superman Milestones In DC Comics

Superman and his Super Family and supporting cast have achieved many important milestones through DC's many New 52 reboots and Rebirths.

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REVIEW: DC's Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special #1

Supergirl and the Martian Manhunter go to Hell to face off against the monstrous Doomsday but find one thing lacking in their endeavor: Hope.

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10 Best Superman Annuals, Ranked

Superman's main series are often accompanied by special stories told in annuals, and some are among the Man of Steel's most important comics.

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10 Powers Superman Should Have But Doesn't

From manipulating gravity to harnessing powers from various colored suns, Superman has barely scratched the surface of the powers available to him.

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Superman Nemesis Metallo May Have a Future in Saving Supervillains

One of Superman's oldest villains is beginning to find the hero inside, and it could light the way for the Man of Steel's other classic enemies.

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Superman Believes Metallo Can Change – But Can Lex?

Superman's faith in Metallo's potential redemption is heartwarming, but the Man of Steel may have different feelings about Lex Luthor.

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Metropolis' Newest Hero Might Know the City's Greatest Secret

Marilyn Moonlight, the newest hero in Metropolis introduced in Superman comics, might know the Man of Steel's secret identity.

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10 Best Bronze Age Green Arrow Comics

From his team-up with Green Lantern, his first solo series, and his retconned character post-Crisis, discover Green Arrow's best Bronze Age comics.

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10 Best DC Comics Starring Power Girl

Power Girl, one of the most powerful heroes and members of the Justice Society, stars in amazing DC books like World's Finest and Action Comics.

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10 Best Supergirl Variants, Ranked

From Earth-2's hero Power Girl to corrupted villain The Supergirl Who Laughs, DC Comics continues to create thrilling versions of Supergirl.

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10 Best DC Comics Starring Jon Kent Superman

Follow Jon Kent's rise from the newest Superboy to Superman, fighting alongside Damian Wayne in Super Sons, and even leading the Justice League.

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10 Best Superman B-Title Comics

The Man of Steel's B-titles are sometimes just as good as the stories published in his primary, ongoing comics, Action Comics and Superman.

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