Cover: Ryan Sook

Action Comics #1092

Jan 2026 · DC · 4.99 USD

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“Showdown”

In "Showdown," Superboy grapples with the growing weight of his global fame as his dual life as Clark Kent begins to fray. With General Lane arriving in Smallville to confront him, the pressure mounts as the line between hero and target blurs. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Cian Tormey, with colors by Ivan Plascencia and letters by Steve Wands, this issue captures the tension of identity under scrutiny—its cover by Ryan Sook perfectly framing the moment.

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writer Mark Waid · artist, inker Cian Tormey · colorist Ivan Plascencia · letterer Steve Wands · cover Ryan Sook

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Full credits

writer Mark Waid

artist, inker Cian Tormey

colorist Ivan Plascencia

letterer Steve Wands

cover pencils, inks Ryan Sook

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As Superboy continues to gain popularity by rescuing people around the world, he worries that his life as Clark is taking a back seat to his heroic identity. Meanwhile, with the military still concerned about Superboy being a possible threat, General Lane shows up in Smallville to confront the Boy of Steel.

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