Chad Burdette
the next phase of the DCU’s All-In the second act and 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 begins this week with Action Comics #1096 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge, where young Superboy Clark Kent from the past collides with today’s Justice League Unlimited.
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 they take Clark Kent back to his early years on Kent Farm continues…
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- Action Comics #1093: Foreclosure
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- Action Comics #1095: Supertwink
The Reign of the Superboys story arc begins as the Boy of Steel’s world is turned upside down in Action Comics #1096
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Action Comics #1096
As Clark Kent reaches the spring of his sophomore year at Smallville High, things have changed for Superboy.
Yes, he’s become Smallville’s protector, but at what cost?
Buckling under the weight of his super-secret, Clark now feels more alone than ever. Could there be more out there like him?
Creative Team
- Writer: Mark Waid
- Artist: Skylar Patridge
- Colorist: Ivan Plascencia
- Letterer: Steve Wands
- Standard Cover Artist: Dan Mora
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Ryan Sook; Ethan Young; Skylar Patridge; ACO
- Editor: Paul Kaminski
- Assistant Editor: Jillian Grant
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 32 pages/ $5.99
The Boy of Steel’s world is turned upside down in Action Comics #1096 on shelves & digital platforms on March 11, 2025, from DC Comics
