Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #500

Oct 1979 · DC · 1.00 USD

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“The Life Story of Superman”

In "The Life Story of Superman," the Man of Steel reflects on his most defining moments at the Metropolis World's Fair, narrating his journey from Krypton to Earth with heartfelt sincerity. Written by Martin Pasko and illustrated by Curt Swan, this landmark issue captures Superman’s legacy with emotional depth, while Luthor exploits the moment with a chilling twist: a clone forged from Superman’s own memories. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano perfectly captures the spectacle of the fair, setting the stage for a battle that tests identity as much as strength.

writer Martin Pasko · artist Curt Swan · inker Frank Chiaramonte · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Ross Andru, Dick Giordano

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writer Martin Pasko

artist Curt Swan

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Gaspar Saladino

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Dick Giordano

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At the opening of the Superman Pavilion of the Metropolis World's Fair, Superman recalls and relates all the significant moments of his life. But Luthor uses this occasion to launch his latest scheme against the Man of Steel, a clone of Superman who gets all of his memories from Superman's recollections. Superman and the clone battle, but the clone is exposed to Gold Kryptonite and loses his powers.

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