Cover: Neal Adams

Action Comics #356

Nov 1967 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Son of the Annihilator!”

In "The Son of the Annihilator!", the Annihilator attempts to create a secret identity like Superman by adopting Pocketbook Pete, a young hoodlum, who then decides to use the Annihilator's Kryptonian chemicals to gain superpowers of his own. Written by Leo Dorfman and illustrated by Wayne Boring, with lettering by Joe Letterese, this 1967 Action Comics issue features a striking cover by Neal Adams, capturing the high-stakes drama of a villain’s twisted legacy.

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writer Leo Dorfman · artist, inker Wayne Boring · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Neal Adams

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writer Leo Dorfman

artist, inker Wayne Boring

letterer Joe Letterese

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

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The Annihilator wants to set up a secret identity like Superman, so he "adopts" Pocketbook Pete, a young hoodlum, who decides to use the Annihilator's Kryptonian chemicals to give himself super-powers also.

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