New Action Comics and Superman Solicits (SPOILERS)

[durabill]

Yup, "Clark" is Hank.

I'm not so sure.

The Hank Henshaw from N52 timeline is getting pretty close to some Kryptonian technology.

[Patrick Gerard]

A couple of points:

Zod still has his New 52 look. That makes an argument for the "90s/2000s history is back with the Morrison Krypton/origin" scenario.

Superman Black. Manchester Black is probably the villain. He's been running around the New 52. If his memories return, he might go back to his old MO of trying to make Superman kill.

[Patrick Gerard]

I'm not so sure.

The Hank Henshaw from N52 timeline is getting pretty close to some Kryptonian technology.

My thought is that if the timeline changes to reincorporate more of Superman's history, we'll see a "time wave" transform Henshaw into his old self.

[Atomic Man]

ACTION COMICS #979

Written by DAN JURGENS • Art by PATCH ZIRCHER • Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI • Variant cover by GARY FRANK
“REVENGE” part one! Superman, Lois and Jon return to their lives in Metropolis while Eradicator, Cyborg Superman, Metallo and Mongul unite to destroy the Man of Steel!
On sale MAY 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

ACTION COMICS #980

Written by DAN JURGENS • Art by PATCH ZIRCHER • Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI • Variant cover by GARY FRANK
“REVENGE” part two! Both Superman and the Revenge Squad must traverse the deadly Black Vault in a race against time to reach General Zod! Amanda Waller’s secret Kryptonian weapon reveals himself to the world, but Cyborg Superman and Eradicator move in to recruit him. Tying directly into the events of this month’s Suicide Squad issues—and no matter who wins in this epic showdown, it spells certain doom for the Last Son of Krypton!
On sale MAY 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPERMAN #22

Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON • Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA • Covers by RYAN SOOK • Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL
“BLACK DAWN” part one! What is the secret of the Dead Man’s Swamp? Superman is tested by a mysterious force that pushes his convictions to the limit. Can the Man of Steel save face in the eyes of Hamilton and his son, Superboy?
On sale MAY 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPERMAN #23

Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON • Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA • Cover by RYAN SOOK • Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL
“BLACK DAWN” part two! The mysterious force behind Superman’s defeat reveals itself. Superboy wonders what is so great about Truth, Justice and the American way. Will Jon turn against his father?
On sale MAY 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Source:
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/02...amanda-waller/

So, is the mysterious force in the swamp Manchester Black? Seems a dead giveaway mentioning the title for Action #775.

[durabill]

My thought is that if the timeline changes to reincorporate more of Superman's history, we'll see a "time wave" transform Henshaw into his old self.

That's what I'm hoping for as well. Cyborg Superman was one of my favorites until John's stole him as a Green Lantern villain..

[SuperCrab]

My thought is that if the timeline changes to reincorporate more of Superman's history, we'll see a "time wave" transform Henshaw into his old self.

Which actually would raise an interesting question, if the timeline changes are purely to Superman, and radiate outward from there only as Superman's personal history being "restored" would dictate, which is: Does that mean that the Post-Crisis Superman was always responsible for Hank Henshaw turning out the way he did? Does anyone who's life turns out badly "again" after turning out well in the new52, who morphs from a hero or neutral character "back" into a villain, or transforms from a small-time villain into a super-villain; owe those negative life changes to Superman? There's always been that question as to whether Superman sort of creates his own enemies inadvertently- the old "Gee, it didn't seem like shadow monsters and tentacle creatures were released every other day here in Metropolis until Superman got here." thing. Here it'd be redoubled because it may be a direct result of his own timeline- they weren't bad or as bad with New52 Superman, but now he's been backported into Reborn Superman, and suddenly they're all really evil, just as a result of that port. Maybe New52 Superman was better in the context of the safety of the average DC fictional universe citizen than SuperDad is.