Cover: Gil Kane

Action Comics #547

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

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“The Reincarnation of Alexander the Great!”

In "The Reincarnation of Alexander the Great!", Superman faces a mysterious foe whose powers grow stronger with every rescue. The Planeteer’s true origin is revealed, tying his mission to a past life that may hold the key to his present crusade. Written by Bob Rozakis and Paul Kupperberg, with classic art by Curt Swan and inks by Vince Colletta and Pablo Marcos, this 1983 Action Comics issue blends myth and modern heroism. The cover by Gil Kane captures the clash of ancient ambition and present-day power.

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writer Bob Rozakis · writer Paul Kupperberg · artist Curt Swan · inker Vince Colletta · inker Pablo Marcos · colorist Carl Gafford · letterer Ben Oda · cover Gil Kane

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Full credits

writer Bob Rozakis

writer Paul Kupperberg

artist Curt Swan

inker Vince Colletta

inker Pablo Marcos

colorist Carl Gafford

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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The parents of the Planeteer reveal his origin. Superman continues to rescue the world leaders the Planeteer captured. But the power being expelled by Superman's efforts is feeding into Planeteer. But ultimately, Superman stops him.

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