PKJ Action Comics Discussion and Spoilers

[TheKryptonMan]

I will preface this by saying that I am not a fan of the current direction of Superman. I don't like what they've done with Jon or the secret identity. I also don't care for Johnson's "Superman" run thus far.

That being said, even with all those hurdles, Johnson's Action Comics run has been great so far. Best take on Mongul in a long time. Art is fantastic too.

Hey , I feel similar about the current direction. I prefer the secret identity , and I prefer a younger Jon too . Actually would like to see Jor -El come back now and then, travelling through time. This is a great take on Mongul and art is great too.

[oneveryfineday]

I like this theory about the new Kryptonians’ origins:

I wonder if somewhere in the past, some Kryptonian scientists, devoted to the philosophy of Thalkis, were captured by Warworld and remained on the planet as slaves. They mated with other prisoners, resulting in this girl and her people. They have some power but not all the power of pure Kryptonians. And they have been under the heel of Monguls for so long they can't recognize him as the villain. That would explain the older language, the idea of Thalkis as a god (perhaps blurred over time), and the power set.

http://comicboxcommentary.blogspot.c...mics-1031.html

[Vordan]

https://twitter.com/phillipkjohnson/...070561281?s=21

I'm back!!!

Huge thanks to everyone who checked in to see where the Hell I've been lately. Sustained a pretty serious Army-related injury, I'll be recovering for a bit, but I'm figuring it out. Getting caught up and am stoked to connect with readers again. Come at me, Twitter.

Hope he’s ok. Not sure if this will have any impact on Action/the upcoming Superman event or not.

[Frontier]

Kind of worried about it being army-related and "serious," but I hope he's okay.

[oneveryfineday]

Hope that PKJ is doing well too, but it’s nice to see him back on Twitter.

[oneveryfineday]

May 2021 Comichron projections

https://www.comichron.com/monthlycom...1/2021-05.html

65) Superman
78) Batman Superman
86) Action Comics
106) Superman Red & Blue
109) Challenge of the Super Sons

I’m really really hoping that PKJ’s Action Comics picks up with word-of-mouth because the story is great and the art is fire. Dunno why Superman has been doing better when it’s practically filler.

An additional note: according to ComiXology Superman #32’s release is pushed forward to June 22, same day as AC #1032 (art delays I suspect, since #31 had a secondary artist).

[Robanker]

May 2021 Comichron projections

https://www.comichron.com/monthlycom...1/2021-05.html

65) Superman
78) Batman Superman
86) Action Comics
106) Superman Red & Blue
109) Challenge of the Super Sons

I’m really really hoping that PKJ’s Action Comics picks up with word-of-mouth because the story is great and the art is fire. Dunno why Superman has been doing better when it’s practically filler.

An additional note: according to ComiXology Superman #32’s release is pushed forward to June 22, same day as AC #1032 (art delays I suspect, since #31 had a secondary artist).

The self-titled books almost always sells better. What can you do.

[DragonPiece]

The self-titled books almost always sells better. What can you do.

Ehh, I'm confident Superman books will pick up once Morrison and Tom Taylor join the line nxt month. People reading for those writers will want to catch up on action and superman.

Know it's off topic, but Tynion has slowly gotten extremely big. 3 books in the top 10 and one of them is a indie book. And he'll probably have 4 up there with how big a nice house on the lake is.

[Vordan]

The self-titled books almost always sells better. What can you do.

During the Johns/Busiek era did Action sell better than Superman? That’s one time where I’d expect Action to outsell Superman. I think they did PKJ a disservice by saddling him with writing filler for three months in the “big” Superman book while he writes his “real” run in Action. Some people may come away disliking his writing because of it and not give Action or the event a chance.

Ehh, I'm confident Superman books will pick up once Morrison and Tom Taylor join the line nxt month. People reading for those writers will want to catch up on action and superman.

Know it's off topic, but Tynion has slowly gotten extremely big. 3 books in the top 10 and one of them is a indie book. And he'll probably have 4 up there with how big a nice house on the lake is.

I think the Sept event will get more people interested than either, despite all the complaints events are still the best selling books of whatever month they come out usually. Just hope PKJ nails it. Taylor’a Superman will definitely outsell PKJ, but I’m curious how well Morrison’s book will do.

I would never have believed it based on where he was during the New 52, but Tynion is by far the best writer DC has at the moment. All of his books are on fire right now and he’s the hottest writer in the market I think. Going to hurt when he leaves DC after his time on the Batbooks is done.

[kalai]

During the Johns/Busiek era did Action sell better than Superman? That’s one time where I’d expect Action to outsell Superman. I think they did PKJ a disservice by saddling him with writing filler for three months in the “big” Superman book while he writes his “real” run in Action. Some people may come away disliking his writing because of it and not give Action or the event a chance.

I think the Sept event will get more people interested than either, despite all the complaints events are still the best selling books of whatever month they come out usually. Just hope PKJ nails it. Taylor’a Superman will definitely outsell PKJ, but I’m curious how well Morrison’s book will do.

I would never have believed it based on where he was during the New 52, but Tynion is by far the best writer DC has at the moment. All of his books are on fire right now and he’s the hottest writer in the market I think. Going to hurt when he leaves DC after his time on the Batbooks is done.

I mean, Joker and Batman are always gonna sell pretty well,
and Tynion has been cranking up new toys nonstop.

[Last Son of Krypton]

From Daniel Sampere:

"I've been allowed to share our new cover for Action Comics 1035!
I had to remove the headline on the newspaper for this version to avoid BIG spoilers. What it will be? 🤔 Happy #SupermanDay everyone!"

https://twitter.com/Sampere_art/stat...39783956992001

[kryptonian]

After seeing the sales of Superman and action comics, my opinion about son of Kal-el being cancelled after 12 issues has been revised.

I am now certain that it won’t even make it to 8 issues

[Quinlan58]

Looks like September's Action Comics is where Clark will finally leave Earth and his family, leaving it all in Jon's hands.

Pity about the sales projections. I guess it was always going to be an struggle to continue Bendis' direction rather than retcon it like so many wanted, but making the first month and the self-titled book basically filler probably didn't help either.

[Robanker]

From Daniel Sampere:

"I've been allowed to share our new cover for Action Comics 1035!
I had to remove the headline on the newspaper for this version to avoid BIG spoilers. What it will be? �� Happy #SupermanDay everyone!"

https://twitter.com/Sampere_art/stat...39783956992001

It's all about execution, I suppose. Jon's posture could be the weight of the world weighing on him. Thankfully, Lois is there supporting her son.

There's no way PKJ is just having Clark abandon his family given how much he seems to model his path for Jon on his own experiences with his son combined with his love of Christopher Reeve's Superman. So let's see where this goes.

Killer art, though.

Once again, I post the same thing about how it ain't gonna last.

[Sacred Knight]

Headline: "Superman Leaves Earth Due To Editorial Mandate"

Don't be sad Jon, its all for you.