Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #511

Sep 1980 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“Luthor Fights for Good!”

In "Luthor Fights for Good!", Lex Luthor takes an unexpected turn, stepping into the role of a reluctant hero in a story that redefines his usual schemes. Written by Bob Rozakis and brought to life by Alex Saviuk’s dynamic art, this 1980 issue sees the usually villainous Luthor trying to prove himself in a world that doesn’t expect it. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the moment’s tension, setting the stage for a tale where even the most unlikely heroes can rise.

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writer Bob Rozakis · artist Alex Saviuk · inker Frank Chiaramonte · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Ben Oda · cover Ross Andru, Dick Giordano

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Full credits

writer Bob Rozakis

artist Alex Saviuk

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Dick Giordano

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Air Wave barely stops kids blowing up the high school sign, and ends up getting sun sick. While he recovers, his niece and nephew destroy his costume. Karen the babysitter, who has figured out Hal is Air Wave, secretly sews him a new one. Air Wave debuts his new costume while stopping a shooter at a theme park.

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