Cover: Rich Buckler & Frank Giacoia

Action Comics #536

Oct 1982 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“Battle Beneath the Earth!”

In "Battle Beneath the Earth!", Superman—stranded and weakened—faces a shocking twist when the Mole puts him up for auction, forcing Lois Lane and the Omega Men to seek out the reclusive Cave Carson for help. With Joe Staton’s dynamic art and a cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia, this 1982 Action Comics standout brings high-stakes action and teamwork to the forefront as Superman teams up with the New Teen Titans and the Justice League satellite, all while navigating a crisis that tests both strength and resolve.

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writer Paul Kupperberg · writer Marv Wolfman · artist Joe Staton · inker Sal Trapani · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Ben Oda · cover Rich Buckler, Frank Giacoia

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writer Paul Kupperberg

writer Marv Wolfman

artist Joe Staton

inker Sal Trapani

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Frank Giacoia

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Superman, at half-power and captured by the Mole, is put up for auction. Lois Lane and the Omega Men track down Cave Carson to get his help in finding Superman. The group saves Superman, and he takes the Omega Men to the Justice League satellite to get them fuel. While there, Superman rescues the New Teen Titans from dying in space.

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