A solid Rebirth title, but didn't draw me in like Green Lantern or the Flash. Great art and solid writing. I think Superman fans would like this version must more than the New 52 version.

**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

Dan Jurgens's Superman: Action Comics Vol. 1: Path of Doom offers plenty of charm. The somewhat official first teaming of old/new Superman and new/old Wonder Woman is definitely fun, and Jurgens wisely sidesteps any silly romantic drama to quickly revive the Superman-Lois-Wonder Woman friendship. Jurgens does show great restraint in not specifically calling out to the iconic "Death of Superman" moments, like "No matter what happens ..."; instead, Jurgens has new great bits here like Superman putting on a brave face for son Jon and then flying off with tears in his eyes, well-depicted by Stephen Segovia. There is a moment within Path of Doom where Superman explains the rather complicated origin of Doomsday completely but concisely in a way I'm not sure anyone could pull off but Dan Jurgens.

Lex Luthor is the new Superman. Seriously? No, but he’s still pretending to be a good guy. Since DC is getting back to its roots (and senses), I think we can safely assume he’s not.

No, Superman is the new Superman. We already knew that the new Superman is a lot like the old Superman, except he has a beard. And a wife. And a son. But the beard goes pretty quickly, and we finally learn how Superman shaves. A clever solution to the superbeard problem.

But wait, if new Superman is the guy with the shaved beard and the family, then who is this new Clark Kent?

No time to worry about that. Doomsday shows up to fight … former bearded Superman? Lex Luthor Superman? Clark Kent? Superman’s little son? Actually, Doomsday pretty much wants to kill everyone, particularly Kryptonians. He’s a good match for Superman. I’m happy to see him.

Wonder Woman gets into the act, and even though this Superman is married to a woman named Lois (what a coincidence!), there’s no fighting amongst the Superman fanbabes.

So, to sum up: a great villain, worthy of Superman; an intriguing mystery involving a Clark Kent who doesn’t think he’s Superman; another mystery involving Lex Luthor’s rebirthed role; a rearrangement of fan babes; enough action to justify the title; and some really strong writing. And the art is pretty decent, to boot.

Top marks, DC. This is what Superman is meant to be, and what the Rebirth is all about.

A solid trade that any fan of DC Comics can pick up and enjoy. Rebirth continues to be just that for DC and a breath of fresh air for the superhero genre.

Superman vs. Doomsday, part 2! Pre-new-52 Superman is back in action and fighting with and alongside Super-Lex. Wonder Woman also lends her assistance in the struggle, and a shadowy figure watches everything from afar. This makes me excited about Superman again, appreciative of the "Death of Superman" references, and intrigued about what other mysteries lie within the Rebirth framework. Highly recommended.

I love all of the rebirth books. It gives me a great starting point to get to know characters all within one canon world/universe. I'm not a huge fan of superman

The DC Rebirth continues to amaze. Even the most vanilla DC Comics fan is familiar with the often told and retold origin of Superman. Even through a few ages and a bit of retcon, the major points tend to stay the same. Coming into the Rebirth side of Superman I had a fear they would go back to the Kryptonian origin well once again. Suffice to say not only did Action Comics Vol. 1: Path Of Doom keep the story moving forward, it crashed together familiar heavy hitters like runaway locomotives.

The familiar pre-New 52 Superman is hiding out on the family farm with his wife, Lois Lane, and their son, Jon. The Kent family is looking good and wanting to lay low in this new reality, despite losing their version of the Man of Steel.  Good news: Earth has a new champion. Potentially bad news: it's Lex Luthor (or is it Super-Lex?)

The arch-villain to end all arching, Lex Luthor, has a super suit donning the iconic "S". This revelation doesn't sit well with our Superman who flies out of hiding to confront a version his oldest foe.

The book gets a bit twisty from here. If we believe Luthor is honoring his fallen "friend" by taking up the Superman mantle, then the sudden appearance of a super-doppelganger is quite punch-worthy. I let decades of villainy pass for now to see what Luthor has to offer. It's an interesting dichotomy that never really gets a payoff... and that's what makes this book good but not great. Lack of payoff. More on that later.

Before our heroes of Metropolis start knocking down the skyline, a special delivery in the name of Doomsday decides to tag in. Yeah, that Doomsday. Luckily for Supes, an old-friend pays a visit while an intrepid reporter named Clark drops in on the action. Confused? Prepare to turn pages faster than a speeding... um... I can't think of anything at the moment.

Back to the payoff. Path of Doom is the opening salvo of the Action Comics Rebirth. It opens a lot of doors, weaves plenty of story, and has a mysterious big bad guy watching the madness unfold, but it doesn't wrap up much of anything. No doubt this is by design. Still, this collection on its own while packing a big punch, it ultimately leaves you on the ropes wondering what's next.

I really tried to like Superman. He's always been my least favorite, but with all the rebirths and the new stuff, I just felt like he deserved a second chance. Unfortunately, this Superman didn't do much for me, however, like the previous rebirth comics, if you're already a fan, you'll love it.

'Superman: Action Comics, Volume 1: Path of Doom' by Dan Jurgens brings an old enemy back, and a new Superman or two.

Doomsday is back.  Clark Kent is not Superman.  Lex Luthor IS Superman.  There is also a new Superman to this world who is married to his world's Lois Lane and has a super powered son named Jonathan.  Confused?  It's all part of the fun of this issue, but the fun is short-lived as Superman has to figure out how to take out Doomsday.  Lois has to comfort Jonathan that his dad can do this since he did last time (sparing him the cost it took last time).  Wonder Woman even has a part to play.

This collects Action Comics 957-962.  The art team changes, so the style does a little as well, but it's still pretty good.  This includes a cover gallery and those covers are also pretty good.  My favorite is the cover of 962 by Clay Mann which shows Superman punching Doomsday into the Action Comics logo.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

This could have been a lot better.  The majority of the book was great big, long, punchfest with Doomsday, as if we haven't seen this before.  Doomsday is such a boring one note character and yet Jurgens continues to bring him back and milk him for all he's worth again and again.  The book harkens back to the not very good 90's era when Jurgens was poorly writing Superman.

I did like that Lex Luthor has returned more powerful than ever and is trying to honor the previous Superman.  I hope that continues instead of turning him back into a villain.  I'm also curious at the return of Clark Kent and his untold story (and who he really is).  The art is very good with Patrick Zircher, Tyler Kirkham, and Stephen Segovia sharing the art duties.

A good way reboot Superman in the Rebirth DC arc, and while it provides a good intro to recently introduced characters, the battle is drawn out and there's little backstory offered for pre-Rebirth characters/situations. (e-galley from NetGalley and DC Comics)

Superman is dead. Lex Luthor has donned a battlesuit that is a variation of Superman's costume and is acting like a hero. The other Earth's Superman confronts him. But then Doomsday drops from the sky and Clark Kent shows up.Superman, Lex Luthor, and Wonder Woman all have to work together to save Metropolis and Superman's wife and son. But who is the creepy watcher who seems to be manipulating events. When will he be revealed?

Superman is and always will be my Number One superhero. I grew up with so many stories of Superman and Clark Kent was probably one of my first TV crushes ever (in Smallville). I still haven’t brought it over myself to read the last few issues of the New 52 era surrounding Superman’s happenings… Although I wasn’t able to keep all the spoilers out of my life (the internet made that pretty impossible). So now having to adjust to new kinds of Supermen (and Superwomen of course) is kind of … well, unnerving. 

But this “new” (do I actually call this new or is it rather “continuing”?) Action Comics story arc did a pretty good job at catching my attention. I’ve never been a Lex Luthor fan, in fact I despise this character. Having to see him pretend to be the new Superman and not having any bad intentions whatsoever does not go well for me. He’s basically the Dan Scott in the superhero world compared to One Tree Hill. And then there is another Clark Kent running around, claiming not to know anything about himself actually being Superman and not showing any traces of super-abilities, what’s that about?

I can’t wait to see where this goes and I’ll definitely be following the next part of the story!

Superman: Action Comics, Vol 1: Path of Doom by Dan Jurgens is the new vision for Superman in DC's Rebirth line. This is a Superman from another time and world, another dimension, displaced into DC's main timeline. This Superman is not in love with Wonder Woman, his secret identity has not been revealed. He is a Superman in love with and married to Lois Lane and with a son of his own. A Superman who is in a world he knows and does not. A Superman who has every reason not to reveal himself but finds he cannot stay hidden when Doomsday comes to Metropolis.

Metropolis has a new Superhero and his name is Superman, only this Superman is Lex Luthor. This of course does not sit well with the real Superman. Only this Superman is not real, at least not to this world and not to this time and not to this Justice League. But Luthor and this new Superman have little time to argue, for a common enemy has come to town. The enemy known only as Doomsday.

Dan Jurgens has taken on quite a task, to restructure and redefine Superman in the DC Universe. To give Lois Lane her true place in the DC Universe, not as a token non-meta human in love with a hero but as Superman's partner, his lover, his wife. Now the pair, with a son of their own, must create a life for themselves in this new world. A son, this will no doubt create new opportunities with Batman and his relationship with Damien.

This may be the most courageous move by DC in its Rebirth series. To take their flagship title and make such drastic changes to the character and his storyline. Granted, there are many (I among them) who would argue that any Batman title is DC's true flagship title but Superman is uniquely DCs. Now they have take the jump of introducing a new Superman, and a new Clark Kent into the fray and disposing their well worn Kryptonian. For once, a truly dead Superman. 

What makes this Superman such a breath of fresh air is the joy and obligation of a family. No longer can Superman rush head long into danger with no regard to his well being. No, now their is a family waiting at home. A young boy who watches what his father does with the gleam of a son worshiping his father. A son who is half Kryptonian with the awakening powers of a young Superboy.

Let's be real, Luthor as a hero and a Superman? That is too much to stomach but this new Superman is something special. His relationship with Lois and his son is far greater than that with the prior Clark and Ma and Pa Kent. How does Superman go forth to save the world when he has a wife and child at home to concern himself with? Yes, this may be the best twist to the Superman mythos to have come along in a very long time.

A good and intriguing read, perhaps the best of the new DC Rebirth line.

I've not read that much about Superman, but my boyfriend has kept me updated on the plot. That background knowledge really helped when reading this volume, as it was pretty confusing.

The start took me by surprise; Lex Luthor as Superman, following the death of Clark. What's he doing as Superman, though? What are his true motives?

One thing to remember with this is that DC have several universes, meaning there are different Clarks/Supermans on different worlds. And this issue involves a Superman who is not on his home planet, and an extra Clark that nobody was expecting...

I love Clark's little family, and the way it's affected by his being Superman and everything. There wasn't much in this volume of the family together, though, as it is mainly based on the fight between Superman, Lex, Wonder Woman and Doomsday.

I would've liked more explanation in here on the whole situation with all the different Supermans, but I haven't read any previous issues so I suppose they might explain it. (Maybe I'll ask my boyfriend about it.) 

One thing I haven't yet mentioned is the mysterious figure commentating on the battle, even intervening and stealing Doomsday away. I'm really interested to see where that's going.

As usual, the art is awesome. It's not my favourite comic, but I still enjoyed it. 3.5 stars.

This was not one of my favourites I must admit. It must have been because Jimmy is by far my less favourite character. There were a lot of things that confused me in the plot and I think it let me with more questions that when I first began reading. 
I did like the art in these issues just as like how the characters are portrayed. I like the new superman and his family. But, still I feel something is off. 
I am still looking forward to see how this evolve, however to me this was not one of the best rebirth title.

ARC from Netgalley.
	I hope this Volume is the standard for all upcoming Action Comics!
When a minor event causes Lex Luthor to out himself as the new "Superman" for Metropolis (thinking that Supes is dead; see "Last Days of Superman"), the real Superman (Clark Kent, the original Superman from pre-Flashpoint DCU) decides it is time to show himself to the world (see "Superman: Lois and Clark"). Flying to Metropolis, he confronts Lex, then begins to assist with the tragedy.
Three people show up in the story now: 1) Doomsday arrives on the scene, and the rest of Volume is dedicated to fighting him. 2) A mysterious man is observing the events unfolding, we never find who he is, but he has some control over things, and ultimately ends up with Doomsday in his control. and 3) CLARK. KENT. How is Clark here at the same time as Superman? Both Lex and Jimmy point it out, but this Clark (after breaking his arm) is definitely not Superman.
With an assist from Wonder Woman and gun that sends people to the Negative Zone, this book never lets up on the action. But while the action keeps it going, the intrigue and mystery behind the observing man makes this a title I must read to find out more.
High recommend. A wonderful way to start up Action Comics in this new Rebirth world.

There's some decent action here, but generally it's of the modern DC movie variety – y'know:- "ooh look, we can demolish a whole city with this fight.  Oh, look, we demolished a whole city with this fight.  Still, fun, eh?  Who's up for a Wonderwoman cameo?!"  Principally the book continues to show what a stupid idea killing Superman off to be replaced by Anodyne Superman was, with his annoying lovey-dovey caring for Lois, and Superbrat asking what's going on on every page.  Now, in a vain effort to redeem themselves, DC have brought us Superlex, and, er, Clark Kent.  WTF doesn't come near.  So this is so-so, but if the whole mix-up of different characters proves to be a work of genius and not just DC shooting themselves in the foot I'll be most surprised.

Guys! Superman’s Back!
I mean, Superman actually acts like Superman!
OK, he’s a Superman from some alternative dimension, and he’s married to Lois and they have a son. I know that some people are off right there. But if there was ever a superhero who felt natural being married & having a family, it is Superman.
Superman of New 52 universe (Super52) is dead. And so Superman shaves, puts on his costume, & goes to fight Lex Luther, who’s wearing his own “Superman” suit. In the midst of all this, Doomsday shows up, so now he’s got to fight Doomsday!
Look I hate Doomsday. And I’ve hated when the other Rebirth books bring out the primary antagonist for their arcs. (Lex Luther filling that slot here). But I found this to be a great traditional superhero book. There’s action, intriguing questions still unanswered. 
I loved it.
Yeah, I want to read more of this please.