Cover: Bob Oksner

Action Comics #463

Sep 1976 · DC · 0.30 USD

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“Die Now, Live Later!”

In "Die Now, Live Later!", Superman wakes up in 1776 with no memory, living as reporter Clark Kent in a time far from his own. As mysterious events stir his forgotten abilities, he must piece together his identity and return to the present to face Karb-brak, the alien who sent him back in time. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life by Curt Swan’s definitive art, with inks by Tex Blaisdell and letters by Ben Oda, this 1976 classic features a cover by Bob Oksner.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Tex Blaisdell · letterer Ben Oda · cover Bob Oksner

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Full credits

writer Cary Bates

artist Curt Swan

inker Tex Blaisdell

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Bob Oksner

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Superman has lost his memory and is living in 1776 as reporter Clark Kent. Various incidents cause him to rediscover his powers and identity, and he returns to the present. Superman battles Karb-brak (who sent him to the past) and finds a cure for the disease affecting Karb-brak. Superman wipes Karb-brak's memories of being an alien so he can live in peace on Earth.

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