DC Preview: Lex Luthor's Greatest Fear Is Memory Loss in New Action Comics Arc
Action Comics #1103 launches 'Lex Luthor: Year One' by Mark Waid and Patricio Delpeche, arriving Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from DC Comics.
DC Comics has revealed in the preview for Action Comics #1103 that Lex Luthor's greatest fear is permanent memory loss. The issue, which opens a new six-issue arc titled 'Lex Luthor: Year One,' arrives Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from DC Comics, according to comingsoon.net.
The arc is written by Mark Waid with art by Patricio Delpeche. In the preview, Luthor lists 'amnesiac' as the one role he despises among his roles as scientist, tycoon, billionaire, and former President of the United States.
The solicitation for Action Comics #1104 teases Luthor growing close with Clark Kent. Action Comics #1105 sees Jonathan Kent taking an unexpected action to shut Luthor down.
Luthor's most recent memory loss occurred at the end of the 'House of Brainiac' story arc. In the current DC canon, Luthor serves on the Justice League Unlimited, joining other reformed villains after the DC K.O. event, and the comics revisit the era when he and Superman were teenage friends in Smallville.
Quick answers
When does Action Comics #1103 release?
The issue arrives Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from DC Comics.
What is the new Action Comics arc about?
The six-issue arc is titled 'Lex Luthor: Year One' and explores the villain's origin story.
Who is creating the 'Lex Luthor: Year One' arc?
Mark Waid writes the arc with art by Patricio Delpeche.