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Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #534

Aug 1982 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP
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In "Two for the Death of One!", Superman faces a shocking twist when he's abducted mid-crisis by the sorcerer Lord Satanis, who reveals an ancient magical war with Syrene. As Satanis attempts to steal Superman's powers, the clash of their magic splits the Man of Steel into two distinct versions of himself—each grappling with the same mission, but with divergent fates. Marv Wolfman’s gripping script and Curt Swan’s iconic art bring this surreal, high-stakes moment to life, with Ross Andru and Dick Giordano’s dynamic cover capturing the chaos.

Contains 2 stories
Two for the Death of One!
17 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteLord Satanis (villain)Syrene (villain)

In "Two for the Death of One!" from Action Comics #534, Superman faces off against The Mole at the Daily Planet—only to be snatched away by the sorcerer Lord Satanis. As Satanis attempts to drain Superman’s powers, the arrival of Syrene triggers a magical rift that splits the Man of Steel into two distinct versions of himself.

Air-Wave's Close Encounter!
8 pp · Superhero
Air Wave [Hal Jordan]Karen PetersonAgent Arrhnyr (villain)Justice League of America [HawkmanFirestormGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Superman] (cameo in a dream)

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Raw (Fine) $3
CGC 9.8 · 9 in census $109
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $32*
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $20*
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CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist Curt Swan
inker Dave Hunt
colorist Gene D'Angelo
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #21/1982 (1982), Grüne Leuchte #5/1983 (1983), Hercule #9 (1984), Les Jeunes T. #2 (1985)

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