Cover: Ross Andru & Mike DeCarlo

Action Comics #543

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

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“Within These Hands -- Power!”

In "Within These Hands — Power!", Superman faces off against Neutron, a villain whose sudden shift in behavior has the public questioning his hero’s actions. As distrust grows and the truth remains hidden, Superman uncovers a sinister conspiracy tied to Vandal Savage—though proving it may be his greatest challenge yet. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, this 1983 classic features dynamic inks by Dave Hunt, vibrant colors by Gene D’Angelo, and lettering by Ben Oda, with a striking cover by Ross Andru and Mike DeCarlo.

writer Marv Wolfman · artist Curt Swan · inker Dave Hunt · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer Ben Oda · cover Ross Andru, Mike DeCarlo

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Full credits

writer Marv Wolfman

artist Curt Swan

inker Dave Hunt

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils Ross Andru

cover inks Mike DeCarlo

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Superman battles Neutron. But the public thinks that Neutron has gone straight and that Superman is just attacking him for no reason. Superman realizes that Vandal Savage is behind it all, but still can't prove anything.

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