Cover: Brian Bolland

Action Comics #571

Sep 1985 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.35 GBP

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“Mission to Earth!”

In "Mission to Earth!", Superman teams up with an alien robot in need of rare chemicals to save his dying race—only to discover the source lies in the dangerous experiments of a vengeful female scientist with a hidden agenda. Written by Elliot Maggin and illustrated by Alex Saviuk, with dynamic coloring by Gene D'Angelo and lettering by David Cody Weiss, this 1985 classic blends heartfelt urgency with a touch of cosmic mystery. Brian Bolland’s striking cover captures the tension perfectly, drawing readers into a story where help from Earth may come at a cost.

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writer Elliot Maggin · artist Alex Saviuk · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer David Cody Weiss · inker Dave Hunt · cover Brian Bolland

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Full credits

writer Elliot Maggin

artist Alex Saviuk

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer David Cody Weiss

inker Dave Hunt

cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

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Superman helps an alien robot find the supplies he needs to save his race. The source of those chemicals are the creation of an angry female scientist with evil plans.

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