As Lex Luthor recruiting drive for Year of the Villain takes center stage in more DC Comics, the resurrected supervillain may have found someone he can't convince in an exclusive preview for Action Comics #1013, by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artists Szymon Kudranski and Brad Anderson.

Crimelord Leone, a relatively new character, previously purchased the Daily Planet. Luthor attempts to give her an undisclosed gift when she calls her security to assist her. At this time, it's unknown just what's in the package or if she might change her mind about teaming up with Luthor as Year of the Villain kicks into full swing.

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You can see CBR's exclusive preview of Action Comics #1013 below, along with the solicitation for the issue.

ACTION COMICS #1013

  • written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
  • art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI
  • cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL
  • variant cover by FRANK QUITELY
  • Metropolis is in total lockdown, and while everyone is busy dealing with the impossible threat of Leviathan’s complete takeover, a mysterious antihero called Thorn has decided to wreak havoc on the invisible empire! Witness the return of Rose and Thorn, the most dangerous woman in the DC Universe—and if you’ve never heard of her, it’s only because she is that good. All this, plus a major EVENT LEVIATHAN revelation! But why wasn’t it in the main series?
  • Plus, the invisible mafia held a death grip on the Metropolis underworld…until Lex Luthor visits their criminal competition!
  • ON SALE 07.24.19
  • $3.99 US | 32 PAGES
  • CARD STOCK VARIANT COVER $4.99
  • FC | RATED T
  • This issue will ship with two covers.
  • Please see the order form for details.

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Action Comics #1013 goes on sale July 24.