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Action Comics (1938 DC) #872A
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Feb 2009
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Part 7 of Superman New Krypton
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Cover by Gary Frank. New Krypton: Part 7 of 10 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods. As Superman attempts to free the other cities and abductees from Brainiac's ship - including the original monster military unit, the Creature Commandos - Lex Luthor experiments on Brainiac himself. Meanwhile, rebuilt and out for blood, Metallo and Reactron attack, and a major turning point for one of our characters sheds a dark shadow across all that is good. 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #873
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Mar 2009
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Part 10 of Superman New Krypton
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New Krypton: Part 10 of 10 - Faces of Evil tie-in - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods Cover by Ladrönn The rapidly rising tensions between the people of Kandor and Earth can only lead to expulsion or war! But even as the governments of Earth begin passing anti-Kryptonian laws, Superman's people have plans of their own - beyond anything you can imagine! Writer Geoff Johns and artist Pete Woods (SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1) wrap up this cosmically important chapter in Superman's life by introducing a major change to The Man of Steel's status quo! 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #871A
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Jan 2009
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Part 4 of Superman New Krypton
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Cover by Alex Ross. New Krypton: Part 4 of 10 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Pete Woods. With thousands of Kryptonians being integrated into human society, the world believes they'll be watched over and protected across the globe. But not everyone was raised by Ma and Pa Kent. Meanwhile, the experiments on Brainiac continue as his mysterious captor builds an army against the Man of Steel and his people. Plus, who are the new Nightwing and Flamebird? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Stephane Roux). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. ? 32 pg, FC,
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #875
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May 2009
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Part of series World without Superman
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World without Superman tie-in - The Sleepers: Part 1 - Written by Greg Rucka Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy José Cover by Andrew Robinson To give the full details of this story would spoil the dramatic finale of the 'New Krypton' crossover, and we don't want to do that! Suffice to say, a 'World Without Superman' is a very dangerous place, indeed, and the only thing standing between the good (and not so good) folks of Earth and an impending shadow of doom are the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird! Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS) teams with rising star Eddy Barrows (TEEN TITANS) to kick off a bold new era for ACTION COMICS! 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #874
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Apr 2009
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Part of series Origins and Omens backup story
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Origins and Omens tie-in - Written by James Robinson Art by Pablo Raimondi Cover by Aaron Lopresti Mon-El has been trapped in the Phantom Zone since Superman was a teenager, and now he might finally be able to return to Earth! But how will he overcome the fatal lead poisoning that kept him away for so long? And with all the changes the blockbuster 'New Krypton' storyline wrought, would he even recognize the planet he left behind? Meanwhile, life continues to be difficult for Superman thanks to Earth's growing anti-Kryptonian sentiment. 'New Krypton' may be over, but its fallout has only begun! 'Origins and Omens' backup tale is by James Robinson, Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalháes. 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #869
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Nov 2008
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Brainia: Part 4 of 5 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Gary Frank Krypton's greatest adversary has set his sights on Superman and his homeworld as his endless quest for absolute knowledge continues. But the horrors within Brainiac's ship are nothing compared to the alien behind it. Superman's world is about to change as the build-up to the Superman event of 2008 races towards its conclusion! ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #876
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Jun 2009
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Part of series World without Superman
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World without Superman tie-in - The Sleepers: Part 2 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Eddy Barrows, Sidney Teles, Ruy Jose & Julio Ferreira. Cover by Andrew Robinson Enter: Ursa! 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #877
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Jul 2009
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Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Sidney Teles & Sandro Ribeiro. Cover by Andrew Robinson. Nightwing and Flamebird have beaten back Ursa's first assault. But Round Two is about to begin! Forget brutal - now it gets personal. 32 pages, FC.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #867
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Sep 2008
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Brainia: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Frank Brainiac arrives in Earth's orbit as the specter of death begins to close in on Superman. The Man of Steel has fought Brainiac many times before, but he's utterly unprepared for his old foe this time. And if that weren't enough, thousands of invader probes have been launched with the sole mission of destroying all technology on Earth! Dramatic changes are ahead for Superman, and it all starts with this attack! On sale July 9 ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #878
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Aug 2009
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Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Diego Olmos. Cover by Andrew Robinson. Nightwing and Flamebird, meet Nadira Va-Dim and Az-Rel, the Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton. They've got all of your powers, but absolutely none of your morals. Good luck! 32 pages, full color.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #870A
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Dec 2008
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Cover by Gary Frank. Brainiac: Part 5 of 5 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal. The 'Brainiac' finale! It's Superman versus Brainiac with everything at stake! No longer content to simply eradicate Superman, Brainiac is now determined to destroy Earth like so many other planets he's left in his wake. But Brainiac's ship is full of many bottles, inside of which some surprise guest-stars lurk! And while hope may blossom on Brainiac's ship, there's one life even the Man of Steel can't save. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 15 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #880
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Oct 2009
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"Codename: Patriot": Part 2 - Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson and Rucka. Art by Julián López; co-feature art by CAFU. Cover by Fernando Dagnino and Raúl Fernandez. Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo - Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and how does it tie in with General Lane's plans? Meanwhile, Superman and Supergirl arrive on Earth searching for the shooter - but will their actions here cause more harm than good? Continued in SUPERGIRL #44! And in part 2 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle - can he keep it together without annihilating an entire town? Luckily a deadly new player is about to take that choice out of his hands - permanently! 40 pages, full color.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #868
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Oct 2008
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Brainia: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Frank The frightening storyline that sets the stage for the SUPERMAN event of 2008 continues. Against everyone's advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind Brainiac's existence and his plans for Earth, Superman may regret his decision. ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #879
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Sep 2009
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Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka. Art by Diego Olmos & BIT; co-feature art by CAFU. Cover by Andrew Robinson. So far, Nightwing and Flamebird's mission of apprehending Zod's sleeper agents has gone fairly smoothly. But then they met Az-Rel and Nadira Va-Dim. Now the 'Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton' have turned the tables on Earth's newest protectors. The race to prevent war with New Krypton may be over before it's even begun! And it's all in preparation for next month's crossover event in the SUPERMAN books! Plus: The debut of the Captain Atom co-feature written by Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS) and James Robinson (STARMAN), the writers of SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON! Where has Captain Atom been all this time? And is he back on the side of good - or still on the side of evil? Find out here in an adventure featuring art by Cafu (VIXEN: RETURN OF THE LION). 40 pages, full color.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #864
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Jun 2008
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Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Joe Prado & Jonathan Sibal. Cover by Kevin Maguire. General Zod! Bizarro World! The Legion of Super-Heroes! What's next for the Man of Steel? Superman attempts to get back to his life as Clark Kent, but when you're the world's greatest hero there's trouble around every corner, behind every planet and within every dimension. Guest-starring Batman and Lightning Lad (from Legion of Super-Heroes) ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #857
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Dec 2007
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Escape from Bizarro World: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Eric Powell Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and master illustrator Eric Powell conclude 'Escape From Bizarro World'! On the run from the population of Bizarro World, Superman comes face-to-face with Bizarro's most horrific allies. But what unexpected turn of events will save the day? And whose day is being saved?
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #863A
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May 2008
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Regular Cover by Gary Frank. Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Part 6 of 6. Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal. It's the grand finale to the 6-part 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!' To save the galaxy, Superman and the Legion must clear the good name of Krypton's Last Son, but to do that, they must defeat the greatest villains of their time: the JLA! Includes a 2-page 'trailer' for Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds, with original art by George Perez.Featuring a stunning 'Superman and The Legion of Super-Heroes' cover plus a 'Superman Triumphant' variant cover, both by Gary Frank! 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #866A
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Aug 2008
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Brainia: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank returns as the new world of Superman for 2008 and beyond begins in Part 1 of 'Brainiac'! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy. ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #859A
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Jan 2008
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Standard Cover. Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Frank. The return of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues! The Man of Steel's jump to the future is anything but idyllic as he finds a world torn apart by strife and a populace that has turned on the Legion of Super-Heroes - and it's all because of Superman! But what went wrong, and how can Superman begin to fix it when he's Public Enemy #1? Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (featuring a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Andy Kubert). See the Previews Order Form for more information.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #865
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Jul 2008
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Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Joe Prado & Jonathan Sibal. Cover by Kevin Maguire. The Flash has Captain Cold and Gorilla Grodd. Batman has the Joker and Two-Face. Superman has Lex Luthor and...the terrible Toyman? Take a look inside the mind of one of Superman's strangest and most twisted adversaries as the original Toyman, Winslow Schott, returns to Metropolis. Plus, an alien who is everything Superman isn't is heading towards Earth. And he's not alone. ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #881
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Nov 2009
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The Hunt for Reactron: Part 1 - Written by Greg Rucka & Sterling Gates, co-feature written by James Robinson & Rucka. Art by Pere Pérez, co-feature art by CAFU. Cover by Pere Pérez. Spilling out of the stunning finale of 'Codename: Patriot,' Supergirl and Flamebird find themselves at each other's throats! What's happened to these two childhood friends to put them at such odds, and can Nightwing calm them down before the situation escalates? And just what are they going to do about all of the guys who are surrounding them? You know, the guys in the tanks? Continued in SUPERGIRL #45! Plus! James Robinson and Greg Rucka's Captain Atom co-feature continues! What is happening to Captain Atom, and more important, what's happening to his mind? Team Breach is on hand to lend some answers, but Atom probably isn't going to like them. Featuring the gorgeous art of CAFU! 40 pages, full color.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #684
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Dec 1992
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Part 5 of Doomsday
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Doomsday part 5 of 7. Superman vs. Doomsday; Butch Guice art. NOTE: This is a 1st printing. 2nd and 3rd printings are so marked in the indica.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #861A
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Mar 2008
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Cover by Gary Frank. Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes,' Part 4! Superman's mission to reunite the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st century continues on the one planet more dangerous than Earth: the cold, knowledge-obsessed world of Colu! But what fate has befallen Brainiac 5? And what are the horrible secrets behind Earth's 'new' super-heroes - the Justice League?
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #862A
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Apr 2008
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Cover by Gary Frank. Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal. The penultimate chapter of 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!' Crushed by the Justice League of 3008 A.D., Superman and the Legion uncover the horrific secret behind the conspiracy against the Man of Steel. But with the League of Legion Rejects a step ahead of Superman's every move, who can finally turn the tide of the battle?
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #812A
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Apr 2004
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Part 1 of Superman Godfall
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WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, IVAN REIS AND MARC CAMPOS; COVER BY TURNER In stores February 11. Part 1 of the 6-part "Godfall," written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) with art by the red-hot Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide)! After the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, Kal-El begins his new life...on Krypton? And, in the back-up story by Chuck Austen, with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos, Lana Lang makes a life-changing decision about her future in Metropolis. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #855
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Oct 2007
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Escape from Bizarro World: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Eric Powell The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns & Richard Donner joins artist extraordinaire Eric Powell (The Goon) for 'Escape from Bizarro World,' a 3-part story that will thrill and horrify! Last seen in ACTION COMICS #845, Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World!
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #847
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Apr 2007
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Part 4 of Superman Last Son
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Last Son: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Dwayne McDuffie; Art and Cover by Renato Guedes. With Superman missing and Metropolis under siege from General Zod and the villainous hordes of the Phantom Zone, Jonathan Kent reassures Martha that all is not lost with a "fishing trip tale" from the past pitting Superman against a dreaded foe that he's defeated before but only with serious back-up and luck! 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #860A
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Feb 2008
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Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Gary Frank. The reintroduction of the original Legion of Super-Heroes continues with Part 3 of 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!' Shocked by the reasons for the Legion's disbanding and the state of the United Planets, Superman embarks on a quest to find the one Legionnaire who may hold the key to saving the future: Brainiac 5. But a bizarre group of Legion enemies is hot on Superman's tail, and they'll do whatever they must to stop him - even if he's their greatest hero. Plus, whatever happened to Lightning Lass and Timber Wolf?
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #856
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Nov 2007
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Escape from Bizarro World: Part 2 of 3 - The 3-part story 'Bizarro World,' with art by Eric Powell (The Goon) continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Bizarro has Pa Kent as a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner - one without a window!
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #858A
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Dec 2007
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Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Cover by Frank. Welcome superstar Gary Frank as he kicks off his run as the new monthly artist on ACTION COMICS with the extra-length first chapter of 'Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes'! Spinning from 'The Lightning Saga,' the original Legion of Super-Heroes returns! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st Century. Today, it's been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven't they returned to visit him? What's become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he's determined to help his friends - even if it means his life!
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #846
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Feb 2007
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Part 3 of Superman Last Son
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Last Son: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner. Art and cover by Adam Kubert. In Part 3 of the emotional story "Last Son," written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner with stellar art by Adam Kubert, get ready for new secret identities, new villains, and a new mystery hidden within the Fortress of Solitude! Superman's life reaches a turning point as he confronts an evil power twenty times greater than his own in a battle that threatens not only his planet, but the boy from Krypton! ? 32 pg, FC,
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #882
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Dec 2009
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The Hunt for Reactron: Part 3 - Written by Greg Rucka and Sterling Gates; co-feature written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka. Art by Pere Pérez; co-feature art by CAFU. Cover by CAFU. Supergirl and Flamebird continue their slugfest, with poor Nightwing caught in the middle! Wait, isn't that man standing over there the same Reactron who murdered Supergirl's dad and Flamebird's surrogate father? Get him! Continued in SUPERGIRL #46... And in the new Captain Atom co-feature, the mystery of where (and when) Captain Atom is heats up when someone with a connection to Metropolis arrives on the scene. But are they friend or foe? 40 pages, full color.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #686
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Feb 1993
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Part 6 of Funeral for A Friend
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Funeral For a Friend Part 6. Butch Guice art.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #845A
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Jan 2007
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Part 2 of Superman Last Son
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First Printing. Last Son: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner. Art and cover by Adam Kubert. The destined-to-be-classic tale of the Last Son of Krypton by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert continues! The explosive return of Bizarro threatens the future of Krypton's last son as Clark Kent and Lois Lane make one of the most heartbreaking decision of their lives. Plus, what does Lex Luthor have to do with all of this? ? 32 pg, FC
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #685
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Jan 1993
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Part 2 of Funeral for A Friend
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Funeral For a Friend Part 2. Butch Guice art.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #813
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May 2004
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Part 4 of Superman Godfall
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WRITTEN BY MICHAEL TURNER, JOE KELLY AND CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY TALENT CALDWELL, JASON GORDER, IVAN REIS AND MARC CAMPOS; COVER BY TURNER In stores March 10. Part 4 of the 6-part "Godfall," written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (JLA) with art by Aspen Studios' Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide). Kal-El has begun a new life on Krypton...now meet the new woman in his life! And in the backup by Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, reacquaint yourself with Gog, a villain poised to become a major player in ACTION COMICS over the next year! FC, 32 PG. $2.25
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #851A
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Aug 2007
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Last Son: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner Art and cover by Adam Kubert Part 5 of the landmark 'Last Son' story, by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Adam Kubert! Superman travels to a place so alien and strange, it could only be presented in a special 3-D section, featuring 3-D effects by Ray Zone! That's right, the action in ACTION takes on a whole new meaning as this benchmark story takes a sharp turn into the third dimension! Plus, meet the all-new Superman Revenge Squad! Retailers: This issue will be available in 2 versions that may be ordered separately. The 3-D Edition is priced at $3.99 and the Standard (non-3-D) Edition is priced at $2.99. They will feature the same cover image. The 3-D Edition will feature portions of the content and the cover in 3-D; 3-D glasses will be included. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. ? 32 pg, FC, $3.99 (3-D edition), $2.99 (Standard Edition)
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #775B
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Mar 2001
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2nd Printing - WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, LEE BERMEJO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; 2nd Printing . COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET The acclaimed, extra-sized issue that introduced Manchester Black, reprinted to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? An aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way! FC, 48 PG
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #844A
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Dec 2006
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Part 1 of Superman Last Son
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Last Son: Part 1 of 6 - Geoff Johns (Infinite Crisis, Flash) joins forces with Richard Donner (Director of Superman the Movie and Superman II) and artist extraordinaire Adam Kubert (X-Men, Ultimate X-Men) for the 6-part "Last Son", the tale of a small child from the planet Krypton. Sent by his parents to Earth with powers beyond imagination, the child's future potential is limitless. Especially when Superman finds him! ? 32 pg, FC.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #850
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Jul 2007
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Written by Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns & Fabian Nicieza. Art by Renato Guedes & Jose Wilson Magalhaes. Cover by Guedes. In this extra-sized special issue, writer Kurt Busiek reunites with artist Renato Guedes to visit the 31st Century and the Girl of Steel! Supergirl's looking for a way to back from the future and to realize why Superman doesn't want her to wear the 'S' shield, but both Superman and Supergirl in for a big surprise when they see what the past has in store! With time-viewing sneak peaks at the upcoming year's events! ? FC, 48 pg
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #811
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Mar 2004
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Part 1 of Strange New Visitor
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WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KARL KERSCHL AND CULLY HAMNER; COVER BY ED MCGUINESS AND DEXTER VINES In stores January 14. Kicking off the 3-part "Strange New Visitor," running weekly in January's core Superman books! Superman is missing after the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, and now Metropolis is facing a new crisis without the help of its champion. The rest of Team Superman ? Superboy, the new Steel, and Krypto ? do what they can to save the city, but this looks like a job for...Mr. Majestic!? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #600
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May 1988
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84-page giant; Superman/Wonder Woman romance; John Byrne/George Perez art; Mike Mignola art; Jerry Ordway inks; Kevin MaguireDave Gibbons, Walt Simonson, and Mike Zeck pin-ups; Art Adams pin-up inks. "The Dark Where Madness Lies" written by John Byrne and illustrated by Mike Mignola leads in to Superman #18.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #848
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May 2007
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Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Allan Goldman In #849, it's Part 1 of a 2-part story written by Fabian Nicieza (Thunderbolts) with art by Allan Goldman (OMAC)! A new hero appears with powers that astound even the Man of Steel, but if he can't control them will he end up doing more harm than good? Where do his powers come from? Clark Kent has some ideas! ? FC, 32 pg
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #849
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Jul 2007
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Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Allan Goldman Cover by Brad Walker & Robin Riggs ACTION COMICS ships twice in May! In #849, it's Part 2 of a 2-part story written by Fabian Nicieza (Thunderbolts) with art by Allan Goldman (OMAC)! Mankind's savior is about to become mankind's doom! The real control behind the power has been revealed, and Superman will need help from an unexpected place in order to stop a being who only gets stronger and more violent! ? FC, 32 pg
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #583
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Sep 1986
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Part 2 of Superman Up Up and Away
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"Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" part 2, continued from Adventures of Superman #423. These two issues are the final pre-Crisis Superman issues. Written by A. Moore with art by Curt Swan, and inks by George Pérez and Kurt Shcaffenberger. Absolutely essential to any DC fanboy!
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #683
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Nov 1992
Original cover price: $1.25
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Doomsday cameo appearance; Butch Guice cover and art.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #800
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Apr 2003
Original cover price: $3.95
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Special super-sized 800th issue. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Pascual Ferry, Duncan Rouleau, Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jim Lee, Tony Harris, Dave Bullock, Ed McGuinness, J.H. Williams III, Dan Jurgens, Klaus Janson, Tim Sale, Kilian Plunkett, Lee Bermejo, Cam Smith, Marlo Alquiza, Scott Hanna. Painted cover by Drew Struzan. From his arrival on earth to when he finally donned his famous costume, Superman's life is re-examined, and a new character who inspired him to be a reporter is introduced. Plus, in more reality-based vignettes, we look at the effect Superman has had on everyday people!
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #500
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Oct 1979
Original cover price: $1.00
Part of series Infinity Covers
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68-page Giant centennial issue with infinity cover. Superman's life story is recounted in "The Life Story of Superman!," an all-new three-chapter story written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Inside front and back covers feature a text history of Action Comics written by E. Nelson Bridwell. Julius Schwartz, editor.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #594
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Nov 1987
Original cover price: $0.75
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Booster Gold; John Byrne script, art, and cover.
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Action Comics (1938 DC) #866B
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Aug 2008
Original cover price: $2.99
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Second Printing Variant Cover. Brainiac: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank returns as the new world of Superman for 2008 and beyond begins in Part 1 of 'Brainiac'! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy. ? 32 pg, FC
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