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Action Comics#296
Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein
Action Comics #296
“The Invasion of the Super-Ants!”
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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Full credits
writer Edmond Hamilton
artist Al Plastino
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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