Action Comics #896

duo_forbidden's Action Comics #896 - The Black Ring, Part Seven; Jimmy Olsen's Big Week, Day Four review

The Secret Six crashes in Action Comics!

Synopsis: The fate of Lex and his company rests on The Secret Six. daughter against father! Also, Jimmy goes on a blind date.

What's good?

Fans of Secret Six should enjoy this issue despite not knowing what entirely is going on. Knowing a little bit about the Secret Six, I know that when they show up, all hell breaks loose. I also think that Paul Cornwell is an evil genius to bring Vandal Savage and Scandal Savage together.

Jimmy Olsen's Big Week day four is still fun to read. After saving Earth from a party having group of aliens, you'd think Jimmy deserves some kind of recognition....being in a date auction isn't it. It doesn't help matters when Chloe and Sebastian show up. But oh, the biggest surprise is Jimmy's date.

All this is achieved by the art team of Pete Woods and Brad Anderson. The Secret Six make an impact   I also enjoy RB Silva with Jimmy Olsen's Big Week.

What's bad?

Still no idea on why Lex is obsessed with finding the black spheres. Lex side of the story is outweighed by Vandal Savage and the Secret Six. Also, It's a crossover book. Normally I don't mind this, but for those who want to find out what happens, you'll have to read the next Secret Six issue. Minor complaint.

Also, Jimmy Olsen's Big Week ends with this issue, only not to conclude with an ending. You'll have to pick up the oneshot issue to find out what happens when it comes out in March. Another minor complaint.

Overall: It seems that I'll have to find out what happens in the next Secret Six issue. I for one will definitely check out Jimmy Olsen when it hits in March.

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