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August 4, 2017: "Action Comics" Lenticular Covers Revealed for "The Oz Effect" Saga
by Neil ColeDC Comics' "The Oz Effect" saga will begin this September and ComicBookResources.com has revealed an exclusive first look at the upcoming lenticular covers for "Action Comics #987" and "Action Comics #988" which will encompass the first two chapters of the storyline.
The identity of Mr. Oz has been one of the biggest mysteries in the Superman universe in recent months in which he has been abducting and imprisoning iconic characters including Tim Drake, Mister Mxyzptlk and Doomsday. His identity and true motives will all finally be revealed in "The Oz`Effect" saga which will run through September, October and November.
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
The complete series of "Action Comics" lenticular covers are scheduled for release over the next several weeks.
