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    Action Comics #890

    Action Comics » Action Comics #890 - The Black Ring, Part 1 released by DC Comics on August 2010.

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    The Black Ring, Part 1 last edited by Superkitty on 05/22/20 08:12PM View full history

    Look out, Metropolis – Lex Luthor is back! The dynamic new creative team of Paul Cornell and Pete Woods (SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON) hits the scene with an oversized issue packed with non-stop action! That's not all! Superstar artist David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY, New Avengers) joins ACTION COMICS this issue as new cover artist!

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    Review: Action 890 0

    Lex Luthor stars in this story as he tries to search the universe to find more power rings. More importantly, he wants a black lantern ring. During the rise of the deputy lanterns, in which Lex was an Orange Lantern, I was hoping he, and the other deputies, would keep their rings for a little while after Blackest Night. This didn't happen, but thankfully, Lex is wants that power again.  The Good Best part of this issue is the fact Lex Luthor stars in it. I've never been the biggest Superman...

    11 out of 11 found this review helpful.

    Lex Luthor takes over Action Comics 0

    The Story: The aftermath of Blackest NIght, Lex Luthor dwells on the fact that he used to have great power while being an Orange Lantern and has a strong desire to obtain another power like that. Trying to find the possible locations of the Black Lantern rings, Lex Luthor plans to travel and obtain one ring for himself until he finds himself interrupted by another character who wants Luthor involved in another possible scheme.   The Good: - The covers, both of them were great, despite that I di...

    16 out of 17 found this review helpful.

    Orange is the new black 0

    Speedy Review:  Paul Cornell writting Action Comics!  Do I need to say more?  I have been a fan and no not of his Marvel stuff but of his work for BBC.  I am so excited about his being on this series!   Throw in Lex Luthor as the center of attention and I am on cloud nine.  So was the story worth all that hype?  Yes, and that is an absolutely positive yes.  Great first issue!  We get to see Lex and a piece of how he works.  The last page reveal was fantastic, right out of a Dr Who episode.    Pe...

    5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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