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Action Comics#484
Cover: José Luis García-López & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #484

Jun 1978 · DC · 0.35 USD
“Superman Takes a Wife!”

On Earth-2 in the 1950's, Colonel Future teams with The Wizard to make Superman cease to exist. Clark Kent, with no memory of his career as Superman, continues the fight against crime as a crusading reporter. His new boldness attracts the attention of Lois, and they marry. When Clark does not realize that Captain Future’s gang has made an attempt on his life, Lois begins to suspect again that Clark is Superman. She seeks out the Wizard, who had claimed responsibility for Superman's disappearance. The Wizard restores Superman, who resumes his career, and re-affirms his marriage vows with Lois.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Joe Giella · colorist Tatjana Wood · letterer Ben Oda · cover José Luis García-LópezDick Giordano

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writer Cary Bates
artist Curt Swan
colorist Tatjana Wood
letterer Ben Oda
cover inks Dick Giordano

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On Earth-2 in the 1950's, Colonel Future teams with The Wizard to make Superman cease to exist. Clark Kent, with no memory of his career as Superman, continues the fight against crime as a crusading reporter. His new boldness attracts the attention of Lois, and they marry. When Clark does not realize that Captain Future’s gang has made an attempt on his life, Lois begins to suspect again that Clark is Superman. She seeks out the Wizard, who had claimed responsibility for Superman's disappearance. The Wizard restores Superman, who resumes his career, and re-affirms his marriage vows with Lois.

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