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 began this 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…
Comic Watch Reviews:
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.?
- Action Comics #1090: Superboy Under Arrest
- Action Comics #1091: Good Luck Superboy
- Action Comics #1092: Balancing Act
- Action Comics #1093: Foreclosure
- Action Comics #1094: Superboy at War
- Action Comics #1095: Supertwink
Smallville is turned upside down and the Reign of the Superboys continues in Action Comics #1097
Hayden Sherman Variant Cover:
Amy Reeder Variant Cover:
Skylar Patridge Things to Come Variant Cover:
Action Comics #1097
The heroes of tomorrow have arrived in the past, and they need Superboy’s help! But what can a young Clark Kent do that they can’t?
Creative Team
- Writer: Mark Waid
- Artist: Skylar Patridge
- Colorist: Ivan Plascencia
- Letterer: Steve Wands
- Standard Cover Artist: Dan Mora
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Hayden Sherman; Amy Reeder; Skylar Patridge
- 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 heroes of tomorrow arrive in the past in Action Comics #1097 on shelves and digital platforms April 8, 2026, from DC Comics
