Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #505

Mar 1980 · DC · 0.40 USD

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“The Creature That Charmed Children!”

In "The Creature That Charmed Children!", Superman faces a mysterious, child-protecting giant named Jorlan—stronger than he is and seemingly gifted with an uncanny ability to win over kids. As the Man of Steel investigates this enigma, a chilling message from Orn-Zu in the Phantom Zone claims Jorlan is a dangerous creation meant to threaten every child on Earth. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Frank Chiaramonte, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1980 classic features a cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

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

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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 Dick Giordano

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Superman encounters Jorlan, a hairy beast who seems to charm - and protect - children. Not only that, but Jorlan is as strong and powerful as Superman! As Superman tries to figure out the mystery, he receives a message from Orn-Zu from the Phantom Zone. Orn-Zu created Jorlan, and he says Jorlan is a threat to every child on Earth.

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