Superman: Action Comics, Volume 1: Path of Doom (Rebirth)

Title: Superman Action Comics: V.1: Path of Doom

Publication Date: February 17, 2017

Rating: 3.75/5 

*I received this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Superman is one of my ALL time favorite superheroes. I grew up watching the Superman movies with Christopher Reeves and the show Smallville with Tom Welling. It's only been a few years that I've gotten into comics, so the world of Superman in the comic world is slightly new to me.

This first volume of Superman Action Comics begins with the world believing that Superman is dead. When chaos erupts in Metropolis the person coming to save the city isn't Kal-El but rather his nemesis, Lex Luthor. Lex shows up in a suit, much like an iron man suit, wearing Superman's symbol of hope across his chest. Clark must come out of hiding to protect the people of Metropolis from Lex Luthor.

This volume begins with questions and ends with about twenty more. The whole volume is an epic long battle. Just when Superman thought that Lex was going to be his only problem, his biggest adversaries makes an appearance.

Along with Superman resurfacing another person coming back to like is none other than Clark Kent himself. This Clark is human and denies that he is Superman. Who is he? How did he come back to life? Is he really just human? There is also a secret organization watching behind locked doors. What do they want? What are they trying to do by capturing the most evil thing to walk this planet?

I really enjoyed this epic battle. I didn't think it was too long. I thought that the writing was great and the artwork was beautiful. This graphic novel reinforced my love for Clark Kent/Superman. There is something so honest about his character and even though he is invincible he is extremely vulnerable.


It was interesting from beginning to end but I'm left with so many questions. WHAT IS HAPPENING? I rated it 3.75/5 because it there was a lot left unknown and I wasn't completely immersed in this world as I have been with other comics in the past. All I can say is that I am extremely invested and want to know what happens next. This is a solid start to the rebirth series. I am enjoying it and am looking forward to knowing what happens next.