Cover: Gil Kane

Action Comics #540

Feb 1983 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“World Enough and Time”

In "World Enough and Time," Superman confronts a chilling mystery when the long-dead Clark Kent suddenly returns to life, throwing his identity into question. With the help of Rip Hunter, Superman embarks on a desperate journey through time to unravel a threat that spans decades—only to face a doppelgänger wielding his own powers, created by the ancient villain Lord Satanis. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane (pencils and inks) and vibrant colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1983 classic features a cover by Gil Kane that captures the eerie intensity of a battle across time.

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writer Marv Wolfman · artist, inker Gil Kane · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Andy Kubert · cover Gil Kane

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Cast · 12 characters

Arthur Curry Clark Kent / Kal-El Jimmy Olsen Lana Lang Lois Lane Lord Satanis Mera Perry White Rip Hunter Superman Syrene V'lana

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writer Marv Wolfman

artist, inker Gil Kane

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Andy Kubert

cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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Lord Satanis and Syrene battle, with Satanis using the body of a copy of Superman with his invulnerability and heat vision. The previously-thought-dead Clark Kent returns to life. Superman tracks down Rip Hunter to get his help in time-traveling to the past. Lord Satanis seems to defeat Syrene, but that's when the other Superman arrives.

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