DC Comics Review: Action Comics #973 By Philip Schweier February 8, 2017 - 07:37 Publisher(s): DC Comics Writer(s): Dan Jurgens Penciller(s): Patch Zircher, Stephen Segovia Inker(s): Patch Zircher, Art Thibert Colourist(s): Arif Prianto Letterer(s): Rob Leigh Cover Artist(s): Clay Man, Brad Anderson; Gary Frank, Brad Anderson $2.99 The mystery Clark is more and more of a puzzle. He’s like the “real” Clark, clumsy and awkward, but without a secret identity. And he may have provided Lois the perfect opportunity to get to the bottom of his doppel-gangliness. Meanwhile, the real Man of Steel is in his Fortress in the Himalayas (HUH?! When did that happen?) to fend off a possible intruder – One that requires a unique solution that we’ll learn about NEXT issue. Oh, well. While Superman’s involvement this issue is minimal, this old comic book fan still enjoyed it. I grew up on the Superman comics of the 1970s, written by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin. There are more than a few nods to those days, while still remaining grounded in the more modern version. Still no red trunks though, but I would trade the red trunks for red boots. I understand that is in the plan, but not soon enough for me. I regret to say the artwork is lacking. Perhaps it was rushed, perhaps the team of Zircher, Segovia and Thibert is a poor match, I don’t know. Whatever the cause, I fear it’s time to seek new blood to illustrate the adventures of Superman. I think some of the folks who’ve been working on Harley Quinn should take a stab at it. Maybe John Timms or Chad Hardin. © Copyright 2002-2020 by Toon Doctor Inc. - All rights Reserved. All other texts, images, characters and trademarks are copyright their respective owners. Use of material in this document (including reproduction, modification, distribution, electronic transmission or republication) without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.