Cover: Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #538

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

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“The Measure of a Superman!”

In "The Measure of a Superman!", Superman faces a personal trial after a brutal fight with Jackhammer, relying on the support of Jimmy Olsen and the people of Metropolis to rebuild his resolve. Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Irv Novick, with inks by John Calnan and colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1982 classic captures the Man of Steel at his most human. The cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano perfectly frames the moment of quiet strength before the storm.

writer Mike W. Barr · artist Irv Novick · inker John Calnan · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer John Costanza · cover Rich Buckler, Dick Giordano

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Full credits

writer Mike W. Barr

artist Irv Novick

inker John Calnan

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Dick Giordano

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Jimmy Olsen helps Superman recover from his beating at the hands of Jackhammer. Superman has to conquer his fears to go after Jackhammer again, but he does, and beats him, with a little help from the nice folks of Metropolis.

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