Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #512

Oct 1980 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“Luthor's Day of Reckoning!”

In "Luthor's Day of Reckoning!", Lex Luthor orchestrates a public campaign for redemption, culminating in a wedding that takes a shocking turn when Superman's well-wishes vanish the bride—and himself—mid-ceremony. 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 1980 issue reveals a Luthor whose scheme goes far beyond mere deception, leaving him stunned by emotions he never expected. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the moment of surreal tension, hinting at a plan that's as personal as it is perilous.

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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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Lex Luthor's campaign for good continues, leading up to his wedding to his new love. But when Superman gives the bride a good luck kiss, they both disappear. Only then do we learn that this whole plan was created by Luthor to trap Superman. He even had his own memories wiped of the plan. Superman escapes, but Luthor is overcome with grief, as his plan didn't take into account that he would truly fall in love.

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