Action Comics 2016 Volume 2

As Metropolis recovers from the devastating attack by Doomsday, a mysterious figure claiming to be Clark Kent steps into the spotlight to clear his name and prove once and for all that he is not the Man of Steel. But who is this mild-mannered reporter, really? And what impact will his sudden appearance have on the fragile new lives that Superman, Lois Lane and their son, Jon, have carefully built for themselves since escaping from their own doomed universe? The answers won’t be easy to find-or easy to hear. But with the mysteries surrounding the loss of Superman’s predecessor growing ever deeper, uncovering the truth has become a top priority for everyone, including self-appointed Superman Lex Luthor, the mysterious new Superwoman and the Daily Planet’s best investigative reporter, Lois Lane-currently missing and presumed dead. Legendary writer Dan Jurgens is joined by top comics talents Patch Zircher, Stephen Segovia and Tom Grummett for this next great chapter in the saga of the Man of Steel! Collecting ACTION COMICS #963-966 and an introductory tale from JUSTICE LEAGUE #52, SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 2 - WELCOME TO THE PLANET also includes a special sketchbook section from Jurgens and Segovia.

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster."

ACTION COMICS: THE REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK TWO collects the next astonishing chapter in the saga of the Man of Steel, from fan-favorite Superman writer Dan Jurgens. From the farms of Smallville to the streets of Metropolis, one look up in the sky is all it takes: Superman has returned to take his rightful place as the world’s greatest hero. But he’s not the only Man of Steel in town. Scientific genius Lex Luthor has stepped forward as a self-made Superman, determined to protect the planet his way—and drawing the attention of the unstoppable Godslayer, out to punish him for his crimes. Now Superman must fight to protect his own archnemesis. It’s a move that will set off a chain reaction of events that will change everything he thought he knew about his life. Impostors will be unmasked. Old enemies will join forces to seek revenge. The power of Zod himself will be unleashed. And the Superman Family must fight like never before… Collects ACTION COMICS #967-984.

Clark Kent, defender of the truth! The Daily Planet is under siege as the streets of Metropolis prepare for a gang war! The invisible mafia is invisible no more-and the streets of Metropolis will burn if the truth does not get out. All this, and another dive into the secrets of DC’s newest teen sensation…Naomi!

Clark Kent is dead! When grave circumstances cause Superman to leave behind his alter ego, an unimpeded Man of Steel must face his deadliest foe to date: Nimrod the Hunter! Metropolis' newest threat has killed everything he's ever tracked, but he'snever killed an alien. Will the red and blue Kryptonian be his first? Legendary writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, BATMAN) continues his best-selling, critically acclaimed run on SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS, with art by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), Gene Ha (TOP 10) and a host of comics' finest illustrators. graphic novel collects SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS #9-12, #0 and ANNUAL #1.

As Metropolis recovers from the devastating attack by Doomsday, a mysterious figure claiming to be Clark Kent steps into the spotlight to clear his name and prove once and for all that he is not the Man of Steel. But who is this mild-mannered reporter, really? And what impact will his sudden appearance have on the fragile new lives that Superman, Lois Lane and their son, Jon, have carefully built for themselves since escaping from their own doomed universe? The answers won't be easy to find-or easy to hear. But with the mysteries surrounding the loss of Superman's predecessor growing ever deeper, uncovering the truth has become a top priority for everyone, including self-appointed Superman Lex Luthor, the mysterious new Superwoman and the Daily Planet's best investigative reporter, Lois Lane-currently missing and presumed dead. Legendary writer Dan Jurgens is joined by top comics talents Patch Zircher, Stephen Segovia and Tom Grummett for this next great chapter in the saga of the Man of Steel! Collecting ACTION COMICS #963-966 and an introductory tale from JUSTICE LEAGUE #52, SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 2 - WELCOME TO THE PLANET also includes a special sketchbook section from Jurgens and Segovia.

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Superboy created by Jerry Siegel. By special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."--Title page

Following the shocking revelations of SUPERMAN REBORN, sinister forces are gathering in dark corners of the globe. Someone is uniting Superman’s deadliest enemies into a Revenge Squad. Metallo, Mongul, Eradicator, Cyborg Superman...on their own they are deadly, and together they may be able to finally destroy the Man of Steel once and for all. But the Revenge Squad has one more member in their sights, and he’s being held deep within Belle Reve Prison, home of the Suicide Squad. With General Zod on their side, revenge is finally in their grasp...and Superman’s rebirth might prove to be very short-lived... Renowned Superman creator Dan Jurgens (THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) and artists Patch Zircher (SUICIDE SQUAD) and Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS) put the Man of Steel through a thrilling crucible—one he’s not guaranteed to survive! Collecting ACTION COMICS #977-984.

Determined to turn the people of Metropolis against the Man of Steel and finally vanquish him from the Earth, Lex Luthor unleashes a virus on Metropolis capable of rewriting the DNA of those infected, including Superman. While Superman's immune system eventually fights off the infection, but not before a hybrid Superman is created through the virus' ability to rewrite DNA. This new hybrid Superman is the only being capable of defeating the true Superman and Lex will stop at nothing to see it accomplish it's mission. Collects ACTION COMICS #19-24, and stories from YOUNG ROMANCEL THE NEW 52 #1 and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #2.

“Action Comics continues the push to #1,000 with a Superman tale that calls back to the character’s roots while charting new ground and exploring new angles to his history.” —Comicosity “Whenever Jurgens depicts the Man of Steel or Booster Gold, the issue has a great, old-school vibe to it.” —IGN Is Jor-El really alive? 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. Unable to alter the past, Superman and Booster must make certain they survive. Zod, his son Lor-Zod and Ursa want to make certain they do not. Not that things are perfect back on Earth. The Pentagon reports that Lois Lane’s father, General Sam Lane, has gone missing. When they won’t mount a rescue operation, she goes after him on her own. Or so she thinks. Her super-powered son Jon tags along, adding a new level of risk to the mission. Dan Jurgens’ final major story arc, collecting Action Comics #993-999 and a story from Action Comics Special #1, raises the stakes for all concerned. These high-powered tales are illustrated by Jurgens, Brett Booth, Will Conrad, and Norm Rapmund.