Cover: Ross Andru & Bob Oksner

Action Comics #496

Jun 1979 · DC · 0.40 USD

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“Death out of a Bottle”

In "Death out of a Bottle," Superman unwittingly carries a deadly Kandorian illness to Earth, forcing the people of Kandor to test a cure by subtly pushing him to his limits—without his knowledge. As their carefully orchestrated plan to stress him is derailed by a genuine alien threat, Superman rises to the challenge, proving his strength and saving the planet once again. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Curt Swan, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1979 classic features a cover by Ross Andru and Bob Oksner.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Frank Chiaramonte · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Ben Oda · cover Ross Andru, Bob Oksner

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Full credits

writer Cary Bates

artist Curt Swan

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Bob Oksner

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Superman accidentally brings a Kandorian disease to Earth. In order to make sure the cure works, the Kandorians have to stress Superman out without him knowing it. But their plans to fake an alien invasion are interrupted by a real one. But Superman saves the day and cures the Earth.

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