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In his weakest moment, Superman is taken down – but by whom? And if the world wasn't ready for a man with super powers, they're utterly unprepared for the rage of a Superman cornered! The cornerstone character of the new DCU continues his debut adventure!

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Superman Breaks Loose 0

Action Comics #2 - In Chains by jekylhyde14 on October 05, 2011

We’re now two issues into what is, hands down, my favorite series of the DCnU and I’m still just as enthusiastic as I was last month. The thing I like best about Morrison’s new take on Superman is how the Man of Steel is almost always in motion. One of my major criticisms of Straczynski’s take on Superman was that he was talking (and mostly lecturing) rather than doing. This Action Comics’ Superman always seems to be doing something and its usually iconic feats of strength. It lends to impressiv...

9 out of 10 found this review helpful.

Is Lex Luthor the Main Character of Action Comics Again? 0

Action Comics #2 - In Chains by the_mighty_monarch on October 05, 2011

The Good: I have absolutely no idea why, but I can't stop gushing over how amazing Rags Morales artwork is in this series. Everything has exactly the right amount of force and weight. The action is ACTION. And everything else is action waiting to happen. Good god does Morrison write a great Lex Luthor. THIS is EXACTLY the kind of Lex Luthor who makes me like reading Superman. And the fact that he's early Luthor makes him more interesting. His wild conspiracy theories, and casual in-control attit...

8 out of 8 found this review helpful.

Amazing! 0

Action Comics #2 - In Chains by graphiccasualfreak on October 05, 2011

Everything in this issue is awesome. I loved just about everything, except maybe the artwork for Lois. I could have done without just about all of it. But the interplay between Luthor and everyone in this book was so top notch it outshines anything that might be wrong with it.I do want some answers about how Superman gets captured and strapped into an electric chair. Th end of Issue #1 certainly showed that Superman could be injured. But to be trapped and strapped into an electric chair, treated...

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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