Book Review: Superman: Action Comics, Volume 1: Path of Doom

Superman: Action Comics, Volume 1: Path of Doom by Dan Jurgens

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This book collects Action Comics 967-972 with the return of Post-Crisis Superman in the DC rebirth event.

The book has Superman in a rematch against Doomsday, the creature who famously killed him in the 1990s. Prior to the battle, he meets the New 52 Lex Luthor who is calling himself Superman. Superman doesn't believe it but Doomsday shows up and stops that. Also, in the battle, a Clark Kent shows up who's not Superman and there's a cameo by Superwoman. Wonder Woman appears and gives her blessing to the new Superman and meets Lois and Jon and is okay with them which is a good nod to fans of the New 52 Superman who was an item with Wonder WOman.

There are a few solid moments with Superman and his family that are moving, but mostly this book is a big battle book. It's a giant fight that stretches over six issues and that leads to quite a bit of padding. Wonder Woman's actions in the latter half of the book are confusing.

The book does best at its set up. It raises several key question. What is Luthor's motivation in taking up the "S"? Who is this Clark Kent? And what game are these mysterious cloaked aliens playing. While this book won't blow you away with its story, the characters are written well enough that you will want to find out answers to these questions. So overall, it's worthwhile for all the stage setting.



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