Cover: Kano & Marlo Alquiza

Action Comics #779

Jul 2001 · DC · 2.25 USD; 3.75 CAD

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“King Takes Pawn”

In "King Takes Pawn," Superman ventures into the war-torn nation of Pokolistan, tracking an assassin who's been hunting him. With help from Steel, Superboy, and Supergirl, he faces off against the deadly Ignition and Kancer—only for Faora to launch a sudden assault. When Kelex joins the battle, the real threat emerges, delivering a shocking blow that leaves Superman reeling. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Duncan Rouleau, with inks by Jaime Mendoza and Duncan Rouleau, and colors by Rob Schwager, this 2001 issue features a cover by Kano and Marlo Alquiza.

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writer Joe Kelly · artist, inker Duncan Rouleau · inker Jaime Mendoza · colorist Rob Schwager · letterer Comicraft · cover Kano, Marlo Alquiza

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Full credits

writer Joe Kelly

artist, inker Duncan Rouleau

inker Jaime Mendoza

colorist Rob Schwager

letterer Comicraft

cover pencils Kano

cover inks Marlo Alquiza

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Superman travels to Pokolistan searching for whoever is trying to kill him, and finds Ignition and Kancer. But Superman has reinforcements in Steel, Superboy and Supergirl. Then Faora attacks. But Kelex joins the fight. Finally, Superman's true foe is revealed, and he breaks Superman's jaw with one punch.

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