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Action Comics (1938 DC) 485 VF+ 8.5

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    Published Jul 1978 by DC.

    Action Comics (1938 DC) 485 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Dec 22

    Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35. Grade: VF+ 8.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)