Action Comics #1101 — Mark Waid and Guillem March bring Zod’s war to the present
Superman has returned to the present day, but he’s landed right in the middle of a Kryptonian civil war. Mark Waid and Guillem March turn the page on the Kingdom of Zod arc with a chaotic arrival that changes everything.
There is a specific kind of magic in seeing the Man of Steel back in his home era, but this arrival is anything but calm. In Action Comics #1101, Mark Waid and Guillem March take the recently returned Superman and drop him directly into the thick of a war he didn't start. The Kingdom of Zod arc continues with a splash of chaos that feels both epic and deeply personal, pulling the reader into a conflict where the lines between past and present are beautifully blurred.
After the massive events of issue #1100, we know Superman has made it back to the modern world. But instead of a quiet moment to breathe, he finds himself in the midst of Zod’s Kryptonite Kingdom. The stakes are high and the visuals are explosive. Guillem March’s art captures the sheer weight of the Man of Steel as he crashes into a battlefield that spans timelines. The cover promises a war, and the interior delivers the intensity you’d expect from Waid at the helm.
What makes this issue so compelling is the unexpected twist in the roster. Superman isn't the only one who traveled back; there are stowaways along for the ride, including a young Clark Kent. Seeing two versions of the hero navigate the same crisis creates a fascinating dynamic. It’s a setup that begs questions about identity, legacy, and what it means to protect a world that’s changed while you were gone. You’re going to love the way Waid balances the action with these character beats.
If you’re looking for a companion read to set the mood, checking out the recent runs by Geoff Johns or Greg Rucka on Superman can help ground you in the current tone. But honestly, Waid has a way of making even longtime fans feel like they’re discovering the character anew. This issue is a great place to join the conversation if you haven’t already, or a satisfying continuation if you’ve been riding the wave since #1100.
Keep an eye on the Guillem March variant cover. It’s striking, captures the energy of the arc perfectly, and tends to move quickly. If you’re a fan of that art style, it’s worth grabbing before it vanishes. And if you want a deeper look at the creative direction, the companion title Superman and Lois is also worth a glance for the character continuity.