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Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #503

Jan 1980 · DC · 0.40 USD

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“A Save in Time!”

In "A Save in Time!", Superman rushes to rescue a man from a fatal accident—only to discover his good deed has triggered a cascade of unintended consequences that threaten the future. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, Frank Chiaramonte’s inks, and Gene D’Angelo’s colors, this 1980 classic explores the weight of a single choice. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the moment’s tension, perfectly framing a story where even the Man of Steel must question whether saving a life is always the right thing to do.

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

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Raw (Fine) $4

CGC 9.8 · 8 in census $174*

CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $52*

CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $30*

CGC 9.2 none in existence

CGC 9.0 none in existence

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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $30*

CGC 7.5 none in existence

CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $30*

CGC 6.5 none in existence

CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $30*

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Full credits

writer Cary Bates

artist Curt Swan

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #14/1980 (1980), Superman Géant #11 (1980)

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