ComicBookResources.com has been given the first look at the lenticular covers set to be released for “Action Comics #987” and “Action Comics #988”, which make up the first two parts of “The Oz Effect” saga which begins in September.
Mr. Oz has been a mysterious figure pulling strings in Superman’s world for some months now, and his identity and plan are set to come to the fore in the upcoming story line, which will run through September, October and November. So far we have details on the first five issues of “The Oz Effect” saga.
ACTION COMICS #987
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC
Lenticular cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Variant cover by MIKEL JANIN
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
“THE OZ EFFECT” part one! The agents of the mysterious Mr. Oz begin to move as the Man of Steel works to stop the chaos they unleash in Metropolis and across the globe. But when Mr. Oz steps from the shadows his identity rocks the Last Son of Krypton to his core. The story that began in DC Universe: Rebirth #1 begins to end here!
On sale SEPTEMBER 13. Lenticular version $3.99. Nonlenticular version $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #988
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by PATCH ZIRCHER
Lenticular cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Variant cover by MIKEL JANIN
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
“THE OZ EFFECT” part two! As Superman struggles with the ramifications of Mr. Oz’s identity, the mysterious figure’s origins and the long road to Superman’s doorstep finally reveal themselves.
On sale SEPTEMBER 27. Lenticular version $3.99. Nonlenticular version $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #989
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC
Lenticular cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Variant cover by NEIL EDWARDS and JAY LEISTEN
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for details.
“THE OZ EFFECT” part three! The startling revelation of Mr. Oz’s origin has stopped the Man of Steel dead in his tracks. With Superman distracted by disasters looming around the world, Mr. Oz has the time to confront Lois Lane.
On sale OCTOBER 11. 32 pg, FC. LENTICULAR COVER $3.99 US. NON-LENTICULAR COVER $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #990
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC
Lenticular cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Variant cover by NEIL EDWARDS and JAY LEISTEN
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for details.
“THE OZ EFFECT” part four! If Superman refuses to join Mr. Oz’s cause, maybe Superboy will! The mysterious villain hits Superman where it hurts when Oz and Jon join forces. But the stakes are raised when the Last Son of Krypton is forced to choose between his son and saving his adopted home planet.
On sale OCTOBER 25. 32 pg, FC. LENTICULAR COVER $3.99 US. NON-LENTICULAR COVER $2.99 US. RATED T
ACTION COMICS #991
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC
Lenticular cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Variant cover by NEIL EDWARDS and JAY LEISTEN
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for details.
“THE OZ EFFECT” part five! After being revealed as [REDACTED], Mr. Oz makes his last moves against the Man of Steel and his family and leaves the Man of Tomorrow wondering what other secrets and lies await him in the future as “The Oz Effect” comes to a close.
On sale NOVEMBER 8. All 32 pg, FC. LENTICULAR COVER $3.99 US. NON-LENTICULAR COVER $2.99 US. RATED T
Look for the lenticular covers for other “Action Comics” issues to be released in the coming weeks.
I sure hope this won’t start a death of Superboy story arc.
I just think that a death of a character story, is something that they do a lot of. And then a few months to a year later they find a way to bring back the character.
Of coarse it’s still to early to tell what will happen in this issue. Maybe it’s not what I think it is.
That second cover might be a major spoiler for Oz’s Identity tho…
I was thinking the same thing. Interesting if true.
Wait, could it be that Oz might be Superman’s father? Are they doing the Star Wars “Luke, I am your father” thing only with Oz as Vader and Superman as Luke?
These look pretty cool. I only have one minor nitpick that’s not directly attributed to the covers; I hate Lara being blond. It essentially means Kal looks nothing like his mother. I mean it can happen, I’m just not a fan of the idea.