Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #520

Jun 1981 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“Superman's Arch-Rival for Lois Lane”

In "Superman's Arch-Rival for Lois Lane," a dashing newcomer briefly steals Lois Lane’s attention while Superman is otherwise occupied—only to reveal his true colors as a coward, reminding her of what truly matters. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life with Curt Swan’s timeless art, Frank Chiaramonte’s inks, Gene D’Angelo’s colors, and John Costanza’s lettering, this 1981 classic captures a quiet moment of romance and character insight. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano perfectly captures the issue’s playful tension.

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writer Gerry Conway · artist Curt Swan · inker Frank Chiaramonte · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer John Costanza · cover Ross Andru, Dick Giordano

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writer Gerry Conway

artist Curt Swan

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Dick Giordano

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A charming fellow catches Lois Lane's eye when Superman is too busy to spend time with her, but he turns out to be a coward, and Lois goes back to Superman.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).