Cover: Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson

Action Comics #381

Oct 1969 · DC · 0.15 USD

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“The Dictator of Earth!”

In "The Dictator of Earth!", a rare solo moment for Matter-Eater Lad finds him at odds with his father, leading him back to Legion HQ where Shrinking Violet shares her own romantic frustrations. The two bond over their shared experiences, setting up a date that’s unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of Duplicate Boy—only this time, the encounter takes a surprisingly thoughtful turn. Written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Shooter and Win Mortimer, with inks by Jack Abel and lettering by Milt Snapinn, the issue features Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson on the cover.

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writer, artist Jim Shooter · artist Win Mortimer · inker Jack Abel · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson

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Full credits

writer, artist Jim Shooter

artist Win Mortimer

inker Jack Abel

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Murphy Anderson

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While other Legionnaires spend time with their families, Matter-Eater Lad has an argument with his father. He ends up back at Legion headquarters where Shrinking Violet complains about her boyfirend troubles. They go out on a date which is interrupted by the arrival of Duplicate Boy. But instead of fighting, Matter-Eater Lad teaches Duplicate Boy how to treat a lady.

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