Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #526

Dec 1981 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP

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“The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!”

In "The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!", Superman confronts the dangerous Neutron in a high-stakes battle to save Metropolis, racing against time to disarm a deadly bomb. As he investigates, he's ambushed by the H.I.V.E., forcing him to defend the city from both threats. Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Joe Staton, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte, colors by Gene D'Angelo, and letters by John Costanza, this 1981 Action Comics standout features a dynamic cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

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writer Marv Wolfman · artist Joe Staton · inker Frank Chiaramonte · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer John Costanza · cover Ross Andru, Dick Giordano

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Cast · 6 characters

Air Wave Hal Jordan Nat Tryon Neutron Oswald Cobblepot Superman

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writer Marv Wolfman

artist Joe Staton

inker Frank Chiaramonte

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Dick Giordano

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Superman once again faces Neutron. But while searching for a bomb Neutron planted, Superman is attacked by the H.I.V.E. Superman stops the H.I.V.E., as well as Neutron's plan to destroy Metropolis.

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