Cover: Jamal Campbell

Superman: Action Comics #3

Jan 2021 · DC · 16.99 USD; 22.99 CAD

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In "By Any Other Name...", Superman steps in when Thorn confronts Leviathan agents targeting her, but her growing struggle with the Red Cloud powers pushes her toward a dangerous offer from Lex Luthor. As Robinson Goode shares what Thorn revealed about her encounter with Leviathan, tensions rise—especially when Ms. Leone refuses Luthor’s advances. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski, with Brad Anderson’s colors and Dave Sharpe’s letters, this issue blends personal stakes with high-octane action. The cover by Jamal Campbell captures the moment’s intensity.

Contains 5 stories

By Any Other Name...

22 pp · Superhero

Mr. StrongGummyPretzelWhisperother unidentified crime gang membersSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneRobinson Goode [Red Cloud]Perry WhiteGeneral Sam Lane (image)Trish Qunidentified Daily Planet staffersRose Forrest [Thorn]Ms. LeoneLeviathan leader

In "By Any Other Name...", with Superman absent on a mission beyond Earth, the Invisible Mafia exploits the moment to expand their grip on Metropolis. At the Daily Planet, Robinson Goode investigates a lead that brings him to Rose Forrest, who shares her dual life as the vigilante Thorn, fighting back against the rising tide of crime — all while the city's most powerful figures, from Lois Lane to General Sam Lane, remain unaware of the war being waged in plain sight.

Gifts

22 pp · Superhero

Ms. LeoneLex LuthorMs. Leone's bodyguardsRed Cloud [Robinson Goode]Perry WhiteLeviathan leaderThorn [Rose Forrest]Leviathan agentsTrish QSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Jimmy Olsenunidentified Daily Planet staffersZatanna (image on screen)Kate Spencer [Manhunter] (image on screen)Maggie Sawyer (image on screen)Metropolis Special Crimes Unit officer (image on screen)

In "Gifts," Ms. Leone refuses Lex Luthor’s offer, setting off a chain of tensions that ripple through Metropolis. As Red Cloud struggles with her unraveling powers, her encounter with Leviathan forces Superman to intervene—just as Perry White learns the truth behind Thorn’s harrowing experience. With allies both old and new watching from the shadows, the line between protection and control begins to blur.

Untitled Superhero story

23 pp · Superhero

Marisol LeonePerry WhiteSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Doctor Gloryunidentified Drafutatu creatureunidentified S.T.A.R. Labs employeesTrish Qunidentified Daily Planet staffersMr. StrongMayor Thom HopkinsThorn [Rose Forrest]Red Cloud [Robinson Goode]Lois LaneNaomi McDuffieJimmy Olsen (image on screen)Bizarro (image on screen)Rene Montoya (image on screen)Mr. Agger (deceased, image on screen)Lex Luthor (image on screen)Wonder Twins [ZanJayna] (image on screen)Jon Kent [Superboy] (photo)Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (photo)

In a story that redefines the heart of Metropolis journalism, Marisol Leone steps into the spotlight as the new Daily Planet owner, setting off a chain of revelations that ripple through the city’s power structure. Superman delves into a hidden S.T.A.R. Labs operation, uncovering secrets that threaten to destabilize the city, while Thorn’s war against the Invisible Mafia escalates into a volatile clash with Red Cloud—whose enhanced abilities suggest a dangerous alliance with Lex Luthor.

New Voices

22 pp · Superhero

Naomi McDuffieSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Reuben (food cart vendor)Jimmy OlsenWonder Twins [ZanJayna]Ray Palmer [The Atom]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Red Cloud [Robinson Goode]Thorn [Rose Forrest]Mr. StrongMayor Thom HopkinsPerry WhiteTrish Q (image on screen)Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (image on screen)Manhunter [Kate Spencer] (image on screen)The Question [Vic Sage] (image on screen)Plastic Man (image on screen)

In "New Voices," Naomi McDuffie arrives in Metropolis seeking guidance from Superman as she grapples with her emerging powers. With Superman’s help, she’s brought to the Hall of Justice, where Ray Palmer and Batman begin to study her abilities—just as Red Cloud’s sudden assault on Thorn throws the city into chaos, forcing Superman into a clash with a foe who now wields powers far beyond the norm.

Coming of Age

22 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Red Cloud [Robinson Goode]Naomi McDuffieTrish QBatman [Bruce Wayne]Wonder Twins [ZanJayna]The Atom [Ray Palmer]Jen McDuffie (Naomi's mother)Doctor GloryMarisol LeoneMr. Strongunidentified Metropolis residentsLex Luthor (image on screen)Young Justice [Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Impulse [Bart Allen]Jinny HexTeen Lantern] (images on screen)Adam Strange (image on screen)Director Bones (image on screen)Superboy [Jon Kent] (image on screen)Dick Grayson (image on screen)

In "Coming of Age," Trish Q interviews stunned Metropolis residents who saw Superman struggle against Red Cloud—until Naomi McDuffie steps in, her actions sparking a moment that redefines what it means to be a hero. The story captures a defining moment in a young hero’s journey, set against the backdrop of a city watching its icons rise and fall.