Summary
As a bigSupermanfan, I can’t tell you how much I love this cover that beautifully captures the biggest moments of the Man of Steel’s life. If you’re like me, you’re going to appreciate the beauty of one piece of art that masterfully portraysthe epic life Superman has lived.
I always love when a new batch of solicitations comes out and November had a lot of goodies in it. But no art struck me like Clayton Henry’s cover forAction Comics #1075, a landmark issue in the hero’s long-running title. Henry’s artwork shows Clark stepping into a phone booth to change into his heroic alter ego.
November 13th, 2024
Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki, and Joshua Williamson
Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge, and Jon Bogdanove
Clayton Henry
Variant Covers:
Sebastian Fiumara, Steve Beach, Meghan Hetrick, Lucio Parrillo, Ibrahim Moustafa, Keron Grant, and Clayton Henry
Join the celebration as the original superhero series reaches its 1075th issue — packed with just as much Superman action as always nearly a century later! An all-star cast of talent and characters helps ring in this milestone, starting with the continuation of “Phantoms” by Mark Waid and Clayton Henry! Kal-El has traveled back in time to witness the birth of the Phantom Zone, crafted by his own father, Jor-El. Can father and son reconcile without destroying the time stream? And will the Man of Steel acquire what he needs to defeat Aethyr before his homeworld’s fate is sealed? Then, in a special Election Day story, Perry White’s mayoral ambitions come to a head…and the future of Metropolis will be forged anew with the outcome! Plus, Supergirl discovers there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the being she’s sworn to protect.
Surrounding the classic scene isa field of pictures, all of which mark a big point in Superman’s life. His debut inAction Comics #1, the big fight with Doomsday and subsequent death and more are all seen here on this great cover.
Superman’s History Comes to Life in Amazing Cover Art
As hard as it is to believe,Superman is nearly a century old. But in the time he’s been around, he’s lived one of the most full lives of any hero on the market. The Man of Tomorrow made history the moment he hit the comic book scene and his legacy only grew as the decades went on. Whether it was bringing Supergirl into the fold, coming back after a shocking death, or fathering his son, Jon Kent,Superman’s history is full of moments that have rocked the comic book worldand even shaped what’s expected from superhero stories.
I’ll admit, I kind of wish a bone could have been thrown Krypto’s way, but even I can’t find fault in the moments that were chosen to be on Clayton Henry’s cover. If I were to pick some of the most monumental things in Superman’s life, I’d probably choose everything that was featured here, too. I’ve been a comic book reader for the better part of my life, but it always amazes me just how much history is associated with this character andI’m glad to say this cover is an amazing tribute to Superman.
Action Comics #1075’sCover is the Perfect Tribute to Superman
It’s hard to believe one work of art can say so much about the Man of Steel, but Henry does an amazing job with his cover. Reaching 1075 issues is no easy feat, but really, if anyone could get there, it’s Superman. Like most other comic book fans I have no idea how long Superman’s adventures are going to last. But I do know how long he’s been around and I know what the most notable points of his life are. I’m glad to seeSupermanand his history get such a loving tribute in this amazing comic book cover.
Action Comics #1075is available on November 13th from DC Comics.
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
