Cover: Nick Cardy

Action Comics #434

Apr 1974 · DC · 0.20 USD

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“The Krypton Connection!”

In "The Krypton Connection!", Superman finds himself ensnared in a devious scheme when the Kryptonian scientists Dr. Xadu and Zeda lure Clark Kent into a dentist chair—only to reveal their return to Earth and their unsettling control over the Man of Steel. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art and Vince Colletta’s crisp inks, this 1974 classic features a chilling twist on Superman’s vulnerability, all framed by Nick Cardy’s striking cover.

writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Vince Colletta · letterer Ben Oda · cover Nick Cardy

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VG $6 FN $8 VF $10.72 VF $32 CGC 9.8 $719.99 Action Comics 434 (VGF) Superman, Zatanna! Curt Swan 1974 DC Comics i790 $6 ACTION COMICS # 434 The Krypton Connection Dr. Xadu and Zeda By Gary Bates $8.49 DC Action Comics #434 Superman Black Canary Zatanna Appearance + Green Arrow $14.88

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writer Cary Bates

artist Curt Swan

inker Vince Colletta

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

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The Kryptonians Dr. Xadu and Zeda trick Clark Kent into a dentist chair where they reveal that they have returned to Earth and have placed Superman under their control.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).