Action Comics #1103 Preview

 

 

After a brief delay, Action Comics #1103 flew into comic shops yesterday. Don't miss this look at the early years of these two titans of Metropolis!

 

The future may seem tantalizing. But knowing too much about what lies ahead can rob every day of vitality. When young Clark returns to Smallville, that’s no longer something that he’ll have to worry about. But then, there’s that potentially damaging book Lana’s father is publishing.

 

After hurtling young Clark ahead to participate in present-day events in El Caldero, Mark Waid’s vision returns to the past. What crucial events will he reveal about Lex Luthor’s childhood? And how will Lex’s childhood compare to Clark’s formative years on the Kent Farm?

 

Here's all the info from DC Connect: 

 

 

Action Comics #1103 Preview

Writer: Mark Waid

Artist: Patricio Delpeche

Cover Artist: Chris Brunner

Variant Cover Artists: Ryan Sook, Don Aguillo, & Dave Wilkins

Kingdom Come 30th Anniversary Variant Cover Artist: Ariel Olivetti

Publisher: DC Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages

Price: $4.99 US | Variant $5.99 US (Card Stock)

Release Date: October 14, 2026

 

 

“Lex Luthor: Year One” Begins!

 

 

He is Superman’s greatest enemy…he was Clark Kent’s school-age contemporary. He’s been the President of the United States…and the world’s most wanted supervillain. He is Lex Luthor, and this is his story. From the epic Action team of Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche comes the definitive origin of the greatest criminal mind of our time…if you survive the experience.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Thanks to DC Comics for sharing this preview with us.

For young Clark's recent adventures in the Kingdom Of Zod storyline:

For General Zod's rise to power, see Action Comics #1100: End Of Reign Review. 

For the mission to El Caldero, see Supergirl #16: Kingdom Of Zod Part 1 Review. 

For the battle in El Caldero, see Action Comics #1101: Kingdom of Zod Part 2 Review. 

For how Superman takes the fight to Zod, see Superman Unlimited #16 Review.

For Zod's revival of Ursa see Superman #41: Kingdom Of Zod Part Four Review 

For Ursa, Kara, and young Clark's arrival on Krypton, see Supergirl #17: Kingdom Of Zod Part 5 Preview 

For what happens when Ursa, Kara, and young Clark meet Zod on Krypton, see Action Comics #1102: Kingdom Of Zod Part 6 Preview. 

For how Superman saves the world, but perhaps made more enemies, see Superman Unlimited #17: Kingdom Of Zod Part 7 Review.  

For why Zod hated Jor-El, see Superman #42: Kingdom Of Zod Part Eight Review 

For how young Clark returns to his proper place in time, see Superman: Kingdom Of Zod Special #1: Kingdom Of Zod Part 9 Review