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ACTION COMICS #899

Lex Luthor has left no stone unturned in his quest for the Black Lantern energy, but he’s not the only one searching for it – Brainiac wants the energy and the knowledge it offers all to himself. Trust us, this is gonna be the most vicious Luthor/Brainiac team-up ever. It all sets the stage for both a conclusion and a beginning in next month’s historic ACTION COMICS #900, featuring the return of you-know-who…

Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by PETE WOODS
Cover by DAVID FINCH & BATT

Price: $2.99
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  1. Avatar photo MacAoidh says:
    March 28, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    Consistently great.

  2. Avatar photo JimBilly4 says:
    March 28, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Last issue without Superman. I’ve comitted to the next two as Cornell is still writing, but I am as skittish as a new born foal.

  3. Avatar photo AmirCat says:
    March 28, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Who will be writing Superman Action comics?

  4. Avatar photo TheNextChampion says:
    March 28, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    I hope this is gonna be good, cause last issue was kinda a poor showing for Cornell. Shockingly.

  5. Avatar photo TheNextChampion says:
    March 28, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    Also, good news! Pete Woods isn’t doing the art if you look at the cover!

  6. Avatar photo NawidA says:
    March 28, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    @AmirCat

    Cornell. 

  7. Avatar photo robbydzwonar says:
    March 29, 2011 at 12:51 am

    I was almost about to just drop it until Brianiac got into the story…

  8. StPaulDoug says:
    March 29, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Cornell, sorry..overrated. He seems to write scripts that only Morrison lovers can understand. Not for me.

  9. Avatar photo Flash923 says:
    March 29, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    This has been a fun read for almost the whole year and I personally have enjoyed it. We are closing in on a major historical event in comics and I am excited to get Superman back in this book.

    K

  10. Avatar photo Flash923 says:
    March 29, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Watch out Lex looks like you and Brainy boy will meet again!!

    K

  11. Avatar photo ctrosejr says:
    March 29, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Cornell’s run on Action has been a blast the whole way through.  Cornell, like Morrision (sorry, StPaulDoug), isn’t affraid to throw in some Silver Age wackiness into his stories.  Comics should be fun, and Cornell never forgets that.

    He’s also the nicest guy.  I met him at C2E2, and he was very gratious and friendly to all the fans.  I am thrilled that he will be continuing on Action after Superman returns to the book.  I think a Brit will have a unique perspective on the quintisential American character.  

  12. froggulper says:
    March 29, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    @StPaul: I don’t really see how Cornell’s scripting and plotting are comparable to Morrison’s. Yeah, they both have a fondness for wacky touches, but in terms of storytelling I don’t see Cornell’s work as nearly so complex and dense as some of Morrison’s (for better and/or worse).

  13. Avatar photo wallythegreenmonster says:
    March 29, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    @froggulper  –i’d agree with you on that…Cornell’s work seems much more accessible. Morrison is “high brow” comic writing….really needs analyzation and stuch. Cornell’s is more straight forward, which personally is how i prefer my funny books. 

  14. Avatar photo TheNextChampion says:
    March 30, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    This was…..horrible. Way to much expositon and poor pacing in this. Cornell finishes storyline so quickly they get forgotten within a panel. Plus the art by Merino is just ugly to look at. That final page was a joke to look at. Shame this brilliant run is gonna end with a predictable Luthor vs Superman fight. Sure where else is it gonna go, you wonder. But considering how amazing the last 8 issues have been for this run I’d expect much more out of Cornell then this.

    1.5/5 

  15. Avatar photo NawidA says:
    March 30, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    So how did Death tie in?

  16. Avatar photo wallythegreenmonster says:
    March 31, 2011 at 9:04 am

    @StPaulDoug  –i can’ believe you’re having trouble understanding this storyline. Its not difficult at all. Just Wow. seriously, superhero comics don’t get any more straight forward than this. 

    @TheNextChampion –i agree there was a bit of exposition, but i wouldn’t go as far as you. The art wasn’t bad, but i’ll give you that it was generic mainstream comic art.

  17. dkpwv says:
    March 31, 2011 at 10:07 am

    My favorite book of the last year. Can’t wait to see what happens next issue. Superman!

  18. Avatar photo Franktiger says:
    April 1, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    Nanites are kinda cliche to me, but this has been a really good run of Lex Luthor the likes of which I’ve never seen.

  19. Avatar photo Flash923 says:
    April 6, 2011 at 10:52 am

    This was for me the pick of the week enjoyed it thourghly. Lex is in a long line of big baddies popping up all over the DC Universe and some of them sproting new powers and abilities???? Is there something going on here and where is Darksied hiding this time?? Thank god Superman is back for the big #900 issue. He looks like he has a lot of catching up to do…. This was a fun ride I must say spending time with Mr. Luthor for a change..

    K

     

  20. Avatar photo Jupiterman says:
    April 7, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Man, I hate that this had to end with a cliffhanger, but I’m really looking forward to the next issue!

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