Action Comics #1000: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]

Nov 2018 · DC · 19.99 USD; 25.99 CAD

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About this Collection

This deluxe hardcover celebrates the landmark 1000th issue of Action Comics, featuring an all-star lineup of writers and artists who pay tribute to Superman's enduring legacy. The collection includes the main story from Action Comics #1000, along with a host of backup tales that explore the Man of Steel's past, present, and future, plus a wealth of behind-the-scenes material and variant cover galleries.

"From the City That Has Everything" is a landmark tale from the legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, reuniting the original duo for a story that captures Superman’s enduring moral compass. In this 1000th-anniversary edition, Clark Kent navigates a web of political intrigue and personal danger, from stopping a violent assault to uncovering a conspiracy that could drag the nation into war. The dynamic artwork by Siegel and Shuster, paired with Jim Lee and Scott Williams’ iconic cover, makes this a must-have for any collector.

Contains 14 stories

From the City That Has Everything

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Khund WarriorsLois LaneJon KentMayor Barnesunnamed Metropolis citizensChief CarlisleMaggie SawyerMr. Benningunnamed police officerPerry WhiteWonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Starfire [Koriand'r]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Flash [Wally West] (original Wally West)Tempest [Garth]Raven [Rachel Roth]Omen [Lilith Clay]FirestormSideways [Dereck James]MeraAquamanAresenal [Roy Harper]Troia [Donna Troy]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Harley QuinnHawkman [Katar Hol]Green Lantern [Jessica Cruz]Blue Beetle [Jaime Reyes]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [Guy Gardner]Flash [Barry Allen]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Robin [Damian Wayne]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Steel [John Henry Irons]

Never-Ending Battle

15 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Vandal Savageunnamed gunmenunnamed boy with ballunnamed train engineerSgt. RockBulldozerWildmanLittle Sure Shotunidentified Easy Company soldierunnamed German soldiersunidentified aliensLois Laneother multiverse versions of SupermanSilver BansheeMongulSteel [John Henry Irons]Superboy [Kon-El]Jax-UrMalaMagogWonder Woman (from Kingdom Come)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (from Kingdom Come)Hawkman (from Kingdom Come)Jon KentKrypto

An Enemy Within

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Maggie SawyerDan TurpinHenry Davisunnamed hostageunnamed police officersLinda DavisOfficer Lopezunnamed hobo

The Car

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Butch Matsonunnamed tow truck driverunnamed mechanicLois Lane (flashback)unnamed members of Matson's gang (flashback)

The Fifth Season

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lex Luthor

Of Tomorrow

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Jonathan Kent (figurine)Martha Kent (figurine)

Five Minutes

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteJimmy Olsenunnamed Daily Planet workersunnamed train engineerunnamed train passengersBibbounnamed bank robbers

Actionland!

5 pp · Superhero

Ms. GsptlsnzMr. Mxyzptlktheme park attendeesSuperman [Clark Kent] (simulation)Jonathan Kent (simulation)Martha Kent (simulation)Jimmy Olsen (simulation)Lois Lane (simulation)unnamed children in danger (simulation)Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (simulation)Hawkman [Carter Hall] (simulation)Flash [Barry Allen] (simulation)Wonder Woman (simulation)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (simulation)Cyborg [Victor Stone] (simulation)Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (simulation)Black Canary [Dinah Lance] (simulation)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (simulation)Captain Marvel [Shazam!Billy Batson] (simulation)Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (simulation)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (simulation)Mister Miracle [Scott Free] (simulation)Kalibak (simulation)Brainiac (simulation)Doomsday (simulation)Lex Luthor (simulation)Bizarro (simulation)Parasite (simulation)General Zod (simulation)Darkseid (simulation)ZookBat-MiteJohnny Thunder's Thunderbolt

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Rick HagenLilaunnamed police officerunnamed cell phone users

The Truth

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]unnamed Metropolis citizensLauraunnamed waitressRogol Zaar (intro)Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Maggie Sawyerunnamed Metropolis SCU officersunnamed bookstore customers

The Game

5 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Lex Luthor

Original Inks for The Public Man by Butch Guice with Pencils by Curt Swan and letters by Albert DeGuzman

4 pp · Superhero

Maggie SawyerDan TurpinHenry Davisunnamed hostageunnamed police officersLinda DavisOfficer Lopezunnamed hobo

Untitled Superhero story

1 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent] (introduction, origin)

In "null," a mysterious space vessel from a vanished world crash-lands on Earth, bringing with it a being who would become Superman—offering a fresh, grounded take on his origins. The story presents a scientific rationale for the alien's powers, reimagining his arrival with quiet, thoughtful detail.

The Coming of Superman

11.67 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]George Taylor (unnamed)Lois LaneDaily StarEvelyn CurryBea Carroll (villain)Butch Matson (villain)Senator Barrows (villain)Alex Greer (villain)

In "The Coming of Superman," Clark Kent navigates a whirlwind of crises as Superman, from stopping an execution to confronting a domestic abuser, all while balancing a date with Lois that draws the ire of a dangerous man. When assigned to uncover the truth behind Senator Barrows’ war-mongering agenda, Clark dives into Washington DC’s shadowy corridors, tracking down lobbyist Alex Greer to expose a conspiracy that could plunge the nation into conflict.