Action Comics

ARTISTS

Writer: J.D. Finn
Penciller: Ivan Reis
Inker: Marc Campos
Colorist: Guy Major
Letterer: Comicraft
Editor: Eddie Berganza

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CHARACTERS & SETTINGS

heroes: Aquaman, Blue Beetle II, Booster Gold, Flash III, Green Lantern III, Hawkman I, Steel IV, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zatanna
villain: Gog II

Setting: 21st-century Metropolis, DCU, USA

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ISSUE SUMMARY

Cover Description: Superman defends himself from Preus' heat vision. (No Booster Gold.)

Brief Synopsis: The architect behind Superman's recent troubles finally reveals himself.

Costume Worn: MARK XI armored power-suit

Issue Notes: This actual identity of the writer of this issue, credited as "J.D. Finn," remains a mystery. Previous series writer, Chuck Austen, was fired before this storyline was completed. Though it remains unconfirmed, Austen has suggested that "Finn" is a pseudonym of series editor Eddie Berganza. The situation is discussed at greater length in CBR's Comic Book Legends Revealed.

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ISSUE ANNOTATIONS

Page 22, panel 1
SPOILER WARNING!: Booster Gold and Blue Beetle have been defeated by Gog, who is fighting his way to Superman. Gog has also defeated Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Steel, Wonder Woman, and Zatanna. Booster appears to be wearing his asymmetrical costume, unseen since joining the Super Buddies two years earlier. Reveal

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ISSUE REVIEW

Boosterrific Review: If you haven't been reading Action Comics for several issues, don't start now. This is an enjoyable comic and a great penultimate issue for the storyline, but it is far too confusing without preceding episodes to be intelligible to a casual reader. If you want this issue to make any sense, steel yourself for some terrible comic books (previous writer Chuck Austen was fired from Superman with cause), back up about 4 months, and try reading forward. The bad news is you have to read the adventures of Repo Man. The good news is that this issue will look even better.

Boosterrific Rating:

• Currently 3.0/5 Stars.

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