Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

Action Comics #296

Jan 1963 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Invasion of the Super-Ants!”

In "The Invasion of the Super-Ants!", Superman faces a bizarre threat when colossal ants descend on Metropolis, abducting Lois Lane. To understand their motives, he uses Red Kryptonite to temporarily transform his head into that of an ant, uncovering a desperate message: the insects are refugees fleeing the devastation of their own world, destroyed by atomic war. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Al Plastino, with a striking cover by Curt Swan and George Klein, this 1963 classic blends sci-fi intrigue with a timely warning, all in a 12-cent comic that’s a must for any collector.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist, inker Al Plastino · cover Curt Swan, George Klein

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writer Edmond Hamilton

artist, inker Al Plastino

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks George Klein

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When giant ants invade Metropolis, Superman uses Red Kryptonite to alter his head to resemble an ant's, so that he can communicate with the ants, who have kidnapped Lois Lane. He learns that they have come to warn Earth of the dangers of atomic war, which destroyed their home world.

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