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Action Comics#297
Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

Action Comics #297

Feb 1963 · DC · 0.12 USD
“The Man Who Betrayed Superman's Identity!”

Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar switches places with Lena Thorul, then frees Zod, Jax-Ur, and Kru-El from the Phantom Zone. They recover a cache of Kryptonian super-weapons to engage with Supergirl, who is forced to retreat. Lesla-Lar is killed testing a disintegrator. Supergirl enlists the help of Lex Luthor, who wants his sister to be rescued from Kandor.

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writer Leo Dorfman · artist Jim Mooney · inker Jim Mooney · letterer Joe Letterese · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Curt SwanGeorge Klein

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Full credits

artist Jim Mooney
letterer Joe Letterese
letterer Milt Snapinn
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks George Klein

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Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar switches places with Lena Thorul, then frees Zod, Jax-Ur, and Kru-El from the Phantom Zone. They recover a cache of Kryptonian super-weapons to engage with Supergirl, who is forced to retreat. Lesla-Lar is killed testing a disintegrator. Supergirl enlists the help of Lex Luthor, who wants his sister to be rescued from Kandor.

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