![]() Joining Johnson for Action Comics #1036 is artist Daniel Sampere. The possibility that they could fail Superman adds a palpable layer of tension. Despite their obvious power, the Authority is not as reliable as their Justice League peers. The inclusion of the Authority also creates a subtle sense of dread in this story. Kennedy showcases that again here when Superman mourns the deaths of strangers with his new allies, the Authority. Previous issues have highlighted that it is the iron will of the Man of Steel that makes him powerful - not just a yellow sun. Kennedy has done an exceptional job focusing on the moral compass of Superman throughout his Action Comics run. Phillip Kennedy Johnson writes Action Comics #1036, bringing Superman against a seemingly-unbeatable threat. ![]() RELATED: Superman: DC Claims Unprecedented Orders on Coming Out Issue, Sends #1-4 Back to Print As a weakened Man of Steel tries to collect himself, Mongul-Who-Is arrives to claim ownership over everything he sees - including Superman and the Authority. Mongul's soldiers attack the Authority, showing their might and overwhelming Superman's already-depleted powers. The heroes rush past hundreds of additional dead bodies and arrive in the arena to liberate the masses of Warworld, but are met with a chorus of indifference from the very people they seek to liberate. The team is confronted by the newest member of the tyrant's court. Action Comics #1036 is a welcoming jumping-on point for fans looking to see Superman in pulse-pounding combat with DC's future hanging in the balance.Īction Comics #1036 begins with Superman and the Authority arriving on Warworld, determined to find answers about the Kryptonian slaves they encountered on Earth. ![]() Unfortunately, even the combined power of Superman's new allies in the Authority may not be enough to defeat Mongul and his minions. He attempts to liberate the legions of slaves under Mongul's dominion. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Daniel Sampere, the issue is the start of the "Warworld Saga," an epic storyline that sees the Man of Steel become the breaker of chains. While Jon Kent protects the Earth, Superman takes to the stars in Action Comics #1036. ![]()
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