Action Comics #425
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Last Moa on Earth!", writer Cary Bates and artists Curt Swan and Frank Giacoia deliver a poignant sci-fi tale of regret and redemption, as hunter Jon Halaway confronts the consequences of his actions after shooting the last known moa. When he discovers a mysterious egg and brings it to Metropolis, the hatchling reveals unexpected powers, setting off a story that blends environmental reflection with the familiar wonder of Superman-era DC. The cover by Nick Cardy captures the moment with striking detail, a 20-cent comic from 1973 that stands out for its emotional weight and imaginative premise.
In "The Last Moa on Earth!", hunter Jon Halaway grapples with guilt after killing the final moa, only to later discover a surviving egg and bring it to Metropolis. When the creature hatches, it awakens with extraordinary abilities, setting an unlikely bond in motion.
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Reprinted in Superman #20/1973 (1973), Superman Presents Supergirl Comic #6 (1974), Supermann #4/1976 (1976), Batman Poche #15 (1978), Super Adventure Album #11 (1979), The DC Universe by Len Wein #[nn] (2019)
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