Cover: José Luis García-López & Bob Oksner

Action Comics #472

Jun 1977 · DC · 0.35 USD

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“The Phantom Touch of Death!”

In "The Phantom Touch of Death!", Superman faces a chilling threat when Faora Hu-Ul, masquerading as Clark Kent's neighbor's late wife, unleashes a deadly deception. With his wits and resolve tested, Superman takes a bold step—projecting himself into the Phantom Zone to escape her grasp. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan's definitive art, Tex Blaisdell's inks, Jerry Serpe's colors, and Ben Oda's lettering, this 1977 issue delivers a tense, atmospheric showdown. The cover, by José Luis García-López and Bob Oksner, captures the eerie tension of the moment.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Tex Blaisdell · colorist Jerry Serpe · letterer Ben Oda · cover José Luis García-López, Bob Oksner

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Full credits

writer Cary Bates

artist Curt Swan

inker Tex Blaisdell

colorist Jerry Serpe

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils José Luis García-López

cover inks Bob Oksner

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Superman battles Faora Hu-Ul, who is impersonating Clark's neighbor's deceased wife. Superman projects himself into the Phantom Zone, to be safe from Faora.

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