
The next phase of the DCU’s All-In era is the second act whwew the future of DC Comics begins…
With bold creative teams, shocking new arcs, and milestone issues, DC’s flagship comic book titles prove that the second act of DC All In is not just about new launches, it’s about raising the stakes in the books fans already love.
The “Reign of the Superboys” saga began with Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge, where young Superboy Clark Kent from the past collided with today’s Justice League Unlimited.
Reign Of The Superboys Reviews:
- Part 1: Action Comics #1096: Fish By Fish
- Part 3: Superman Unlimited #11: Reign of the Superboys
- Part 4: Superman #35: W.W.S.D.
- Part 5: Action Comics #1097: What’s Krypton?
- Part 7: Superman Unlimited #12: Beppo
- Part 8: Superman #37: Employee of the Month
This clash across time bridges Superman’s earliest days with the present, while Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel, and Booster Gold search for the missing Man of Tomorrow in the past.
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Witness Mark Waid’s triumphant return to the title alongside rising star artist Skylar Patridge as the Justice League and Superboy must defend his legacy and save the town of Smallville from Xotar and his cache of malevolent munitions in Action Comics #1098

Sweeney Boo Variant Cover:
Haining Variant Cover:
Action Comics #1098
Reign Of The Superboys – Part 9
AT WAR WITH THE WEAPONS MASTER!
The Weapons Master has homed in on the most scientifically advanced tech on Earth, which happens to be hiding on the Kent Farm… Clark’s rocket ship.
Now the Justice League and Superboy must defend his legacy and save the town of Smallville from Xotar and his cache of malevolent munitions!
Creative Team
- Writer: Mark Waid
- Artist: Skylar Patridge and Patrico Delpeche
- Colorist: Ivan Plascencia
- Letterer: Steve Wands
- Standard Cover Artist: Ryan Sook
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Sweeney Boo; Haining
- Editor: Paul Kaminski
- Assistant Editor: Jillian Grant
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 32 pages/ $5.99
The Reign of the Superboys continues as the League and Superboy must defend his legacy and save the town of Smallville in Action Comics #1098 on shelves and digital platforms May 13, 2026 from DC Comics





