Cover: Dave Johnson

Action Comics #723

Jul 1996 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

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“Identity Crisis II: Keys”

In "Identity Crisis II: Keys," Superman’s mind is trapped in the body of a young boy while Brainiac occupies his iconic form, nearly triggering a nuclear disaster. With Lois Lane on the verge of discovering his location, Superman wrestles with the fear of putting her in danger—though he knows he must reach her. As Brainiac manipulates the world through a televised broadcast, Superman makes a desperate escape, only to find himself hunted by the very police he once protected. Written by Tom Peyer and Mark Waid, with art by Chris Renaud, Curt Swan, and Chris Marrinan, and cover by Dave Johnson.

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writer Tom Peyer · writer Mark Waid · artist Chris Renaud · artist Curt Swan · artist Chris Marrinan · inker Dick Giordano · inker Pam Eklund · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Digital Chameleon · letterer Phil Felix · artist Steve Butler · cover Dave Johnson

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writer Tom Peyer

writer Mark Waid

artist Chris Renaud

artist Curt Swan

artist Chris Marrinan

inker Dick Giordano

inker Pam Eklund

colorist Glenn Whitmore

colorist Digital Chameleon

letterer Phil Felix

artist Steve Butler

cover pencils, inks Dave Johnson

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Brainiac is in Superman's body while Superman's is trapped in that of a young boy. Brainiac almost sets off nukes. Superman contacts Lois to get her to the asylum he is trapped in. But when she gets there he worries about her getting hurt and doesn't tell her. Brainiac decides that a TV broadcast will help him control humans. Superman escapes but now the police are after him.

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