Superman Action Comics 3: Men of Steel

The real story is not the one you think it is...Story: Superman and Lex still don't trust each other and that's going to be put to the ultimate test! Lex is attacked by L'Call the Godslayer. This intergalactic mercenary has a specialty in killing conquerors to be; beings that are predicted by mystical orbs to one day become a warlord and take over not only their world, but many. So when L'Call sees a future where Lex succeeds Darkseid as the ruler of Apocalypse and he crushes Earth beneath his heel, the Godslayer has no choice but to assassinate Luthor before he can destroy countless worlds. At first, I was mostly unimpressed with L'Call from a narrative standpoint, as he just seemed like another big, muscular mercenary type who the heroes would quickly defeat. He certainly shows his skills off in spectacular fashion while fighting Supes and Lex. His partner, Zade, also can nullify Superman's powers. As the fight in Metropolis escalates, we also get to see Jon Kent join in the action! As I read the book, I got to the part where Jurgens tells L'Call's backstory, and it's there that I could connect more with the villain. It's amazing how more information can change your outlook on someone. He became a sympathetic villain when I saw that he was acting out of a deep hurt in his soul. We get to Lex's trial, and it seems that this is the moment that Superman will kill Lex to prevent the horrible future from happening. Superman asks for proof, not possibilities. So, what we have here is a character receiving a vision of either THE future, or a POSSIBLE future, but L'Call isn't sure. L'Call is acting on the notion of punishing people before they can commit the crime, so.....it's Minority Report. Trust between a seemingly good Lex Luthor and Superman is put to the extreme! I don't want to say where the story goes from there, but we get some great action, some great fights, and I would have never seen us arriving at that end! There's some good setup for the future as well. This was about more than two super beings fighting two mercenaries. It was more than a tribute to Minority Report. It was about two enemies having to develop trust, be allies in this instance, and maybe become friends?Art: The art is wonderful all around! Tyler Kirkham, Patrick Zircher, and Stephen Segovia have all done a wonderful job here. I don't think I really have anything bad to say about any of their art. The colors are great too!Overall: Jurgens is really writing a tour de force on this title. I'm loving everything SuperLex, though it looks like that may be coming to and end soon. I, of coarse, am still wondering about the mysteries that await Superman in the future, including the enigmatic Mr. Oz. Great action, great callback to New 52, great character development for the Man of Steel, excellent art and coloring.

This was a very solid read and a reminder of why Superman really is so great, it's not just the powers (heck, at a certain point he is literally left powerless yet while declaring to Lex "No one is powerless!" uses strategy, not the usual display of brawn, to stay alive, even with overwhelmingly bad odds) but what he stands for.His way of life, his heroics, are truly put to the test when the well-written Godslayer (not God Killer which he's called in the official description, that's a minor error, perhaps accidentally spawned from the equally great and recent Wonder Woman movie) forces him to question if Lex who he still doesn't trust as a good guy would be better left in the Godslayer's hands and put to death for heinous crimes he will commit in the future according to their visions. We're talking him being the next Darksied heinous.Clark wrestles with what is right and even when he decides, he continually struggles with doubt as any human would for a good chunk of the book. All in all, the whole thing is a very good read and example of how great Superman is and how even against odds, continues to be at the end of the day.If you like Superman, this book, like American Alien and Superman: Peace on Earth, is a MUST!Although, to new readers, there are elements that are continued on from previous issues and even runs. You can probably get by without having read them but part of you might be lost or confused, but for the most part, this Men of Steel arc can stand on its own as a testament to Superman's resolve and I can't recommend it enough. And to only make it better, this one has a better balance of action and dialogue.

The comic arrived in good condition but has a strong and unpleasant smell.

Immensely powerful aliens come for the head of Lex Luthor, wanting to execute him without trial for crimes that he has not yet committed — but absolutely will in the future, according to their visions of what will happen. Luthor is destined to assume the role of Darkseid, and untold billions will die at his hands unless he is stopped. Fortunately for Lex, the Man of Steel won’t let him be killed for crimes he hasn’t actually committed yet, so Superman and Lex Luthor team up for a great six-issue run of Action Comics. If you’ve been following the story this far, this is no time to stop reading. Dan Jurgens resolves the main storyline nicely but leaves tantalizing plot threads dangling.

Dan Jurgens knows how to write Superman ! Love the continued story arch of Lex Luthor carried over from Jeff Johns New 52 run of Justice league . Dan Jurgens run on Action Comics will remind you of why Superman is a great character . It's a refreshing break from a lot of the nonsense that you find in modern comics . It's old school and new in the same . Would give this run ten stars if I could . Highly recommend .

Some comics read and you finish it you toss to one side. I cannot recall enjoying a storyline this much in years. Once it's completed, I plan to revisit it again. I appreciate DC for a job well done.

I hate Lex Luthor so much, but Superman reminds me of why he is the hero that he is. He definitely lives up to being about standing for justice.

Great comic and deal

Infelizmente não dá para ficar esperando pelos lançamentos da Panini. Um arco muito interessante acompanhado de uma arte linda. Esse é um exemplo perfeito onde roteiro e arte de ótima qualidade estão juntos em um único encadernado. Imagino que leitores brasileiros vão preferir esperar o lançamento da Panini, mas fica aqui registrado a resenha.

Great story! Action Comics once again lives up to its name and introduces more characters to Superman’s adventures. Great read and awesome artwork. Collectors Must Have!

Loved it. Worth the money and the book was a breezy read.

Perfect product, Nice story