Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #502

Dec 1979 · DC · 0.40 USD

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“Fall and Rise of the Star-Child!”

In "Fall and Rise of the Star-Child!", Superman and Supergirl take on the unexpected challenge of raising an alien infant to adulthood in record time—teaching him not just about the world, but about feelings he’s never known. As they guide him through a whirlwind of lessons and trials, Superman even dons disguises, posing as the Galactic Golem and the Parasite to test his charge’s growing resolve. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, Frank Chiaramonte’s inks, Gene D’Angelo’s colors, and Ben Oda’s lettering, this 1979 classic features a cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Frank Chiaramonte · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Ben Oda · cover Ross Andru, Dick Giordano

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writer Cary Bates

artist Curt Swan

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Dick Giordano

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Superman and Supergirl must raise an alien baby quickly to adulthood, including teaching him about emotions. Superman masquerades as the Galactic Golem and the Parasite along the way.

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