Action Comics #1063 is as epic of a conclusion as it comes. Superman is pushed to the brink in a new way while saving everyone on the planet. What more could you want? Read Full Review

'Action Comics #1063' concludes one of the best Superman and Bizarro showdowns in contemporary comics. Its been an action-packed Superman story that deals with sanity which is often a theme that Batman explores. Read Full Review

This issue is an incredibly fun exploration of the complexity of Superman with an even more fun team-up. It has its flaws with pacing, but worth a read to finish the I, Bizarro storyline and to see the mental fears Superman faces. The art of this issue is also beautiful and captures Superman and the Joker at their best. Superman may be an alien, but he has fears and self-doubts just like the rest of us. Read Full Review

Action Comics #1063 ends the I, Bizarro... arc with a mixed bag of excellent art and eye-catching action with poor story choices. The Joker's anti-climactic involvement and the hasty resolution are a bummer. Read Full Review

The art's nice, but everything else here is superficial and flashy and not particularly well-crafted and ultimately highlights Jason Aaron's bigger weaknesses as a writer: things sort of come unglued all too easily and too quickly and there's no gloss that can hide that. Read Full Review

This story was supposed to be the opening volley of the 'Superman Superstars' run on Action Comics. But this is about as inauspicious beginning as you can get. This story made little sense. Our hero was a defeated fool throughout most of it. The Joker is the hero. We are not told things we need to know. We are told things that should be shown to us in the story.  And in the end, it didn't matter.  Timms' art is very pretty though. Read Full Review

We dive deep inside Superman's mind as he faces off against Bizarro for one last time in Jason Aaron’s three-issue run as part of DC’s “Superman Superstars” initiative. This twist on the classic conflict between two adversaries kept things fresh, transporting us to a mindscape where the usual rules don't apply and Superman is forced to face off against one of his biggest weaknesses…magic.

Aaron’s script throws everything at our hero, forcing Superman to overcome Bizarro's warped mental landscape. Heavy metaphorical punches are landed which cause Superman to question his ability to overcome the situation, while a Bizarro-version of Joker assists him from the real world. While the initial novelty of the mind-battle is engaging, it goes on for a bit too long and begins to feel repetitive before there’s a change in the status quo.

However, John Timms’ fight choreography is a spectacle to behold. His classic comic book aesthetic perfectly captures the larger-than-life feel of a classic Superman story. Timms excels at depicting movement, with each punch and jab imbued with a sense of power and dynamism. You feel like you’re watching two heavyweight boxers go at it. One of the most captivating aspects of Timms' artwork is his way of showcasing scale. He effortlessly conveys Bizarro’s transformation from a tiny threat to a gigantic problem. There’s also a spread where Superman is pummeled through the Sydney Opera House that looks amazing.

Action Comics #1063 might not be the most groundbreaking Superman story, but it delivers a thrilling, action-packed experience in all the right ways. This is a comic that feels like a love letter to the classic Superman tales, with epic clashes and larger-than-life stakes brought to life by phenomenal artwork. While the story could have benefited from a tighter focus, the unique landscape and Timms' exceptional art make this a worthwhile conclusion to Aaron’s first Superman story. more

it's strange on how Jason Aaron dropped the ball on Avengers, but he completely kills it with Action Comics. Jason Aaron used to be my favorite, and I hope at the end of his run it will be great.

Aaron fails to finish strong but the overall story was pretty decent. This issue has some nice moments but feels rushed and a bit contrived. I think Aaron should definitely stick around the DCU as he thus far shown he has a lot to offer.

I will say, I have more hope for the next issues by Joshua then I do this arc. I liked the start, but it just never got great. It was only ok. It never really felt like it got to the unique story it wanted to tell.

While there were a couple of good moments like the joker knowing he would turn back, and the ice cream truck scenes, so much of the story was just told and not shown. Aaron did the opposite of what a good writer should do. We apparently get an epic Joker vs Bizarro battle of wits vs violence but we never get to see it. We are told Superman is Superman but we never see his resolve besides a small panel or two. It just glosses over some of the best stuff to get through the story.

This felt rushed and if this is what Aaron is going to give us for Action Comics, I am not impressed. more

A very weak ending. Ohhh it was magic so everything just goes back to where it was before. Aaron built a scenario and then took the easy solution to resolve the story. Having Bizarro trapped in Superman's mind wasn't a bad twist but it wasn't that exciting either. the character of Bizzarro is a cardboard stand in at best with no real use of the character to make the reader care what he is doing or what happens to him. A story full of potential but just fizzled out. Better than the previous crap I guess.

This not am Bizarro story. Bizarro am funny. Bizarro am looney. Bizarro no am evil. Me like old Bizarro, not new Bizarro.

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RKS - Mar 24, 2024

You am wrong. This story is best there has ever been. DC definitely didn't just keep cheapest writers they could to write book they care the most about. DC not scrap bottom of barrel for talent.

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I’m tired of stories taking place inside a broken hero’s psyche. I’m tired of Joker deconstruction. I’m tired of cities under siege. I feel like Jason Aaron and Chip Zdarsky are the same person. Bring on Josh Williamson!