Cover: Nick Cardy

Action Comics #412

May 1972 · DC · 0.25 USD

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“Secret of the First Metropolis!”

In "Secret of the First Metropolis!", Bruce Gordon and Professor Bennett launch into orbit aboard an experimental space capsule, pushing the limits of human endurance and technology. As the mission unfolds, the threat of Eclipso's influence looms, testing Gordon's resolve in ways no one could have predicted. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life by Lee Elias's dynamic art, with Nick Cardy's striking cover, this issue blends sci-fi suspense with the weight of personal sacrifice.

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writer Bob Haney · artist, inker Lee Elias · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Nick Cardy

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writer Bob Haney

artist, inker Lee Elias

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

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Bruce Gordon and Profesor Bennett go into orbit in an experimental space capsule. When it looks like Eclipso could take over Gordon permanently, Gordon tries to sacrifice himself.

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