Cover: Dan Jurgens & Wayne Faucher

Action Comics #832

Dec 2005 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

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“Old Ghosts”

In "Old Ghosts," Superman investigates a supernatural storm that leads him to a chilling encounter with the Spectre. As the mystery deepens, Colin Thornton—revealed to be Satanus—calls upon spectral forces to defend himself, while Sam Lane’s ghost guides Lois through the chaos. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and illustrated by John Byrne with inks by Nelson, colors by Guy Major, and letters by Rob Leigh, this haunting tale unfolds with emotional weight and supernatural tension. The cover, by Dan Jurgens and Wayne Faucher, captures the storm’s ominous presence.

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writer Dan Abnett · writer Andy Lanning · artist John Byrne · inker Nelson · colorist Guy Major · letterer Rob Leigh · cover Dan Jurgens, Wayne Faucher

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Full credits

writer Dan Abnett

writer Andy Lanning

artist John Byrne

inker Nelson

colorist Guy Major

letterer Rob Leigh

cover pencils Dan Jurgens

cover inks Wayne Faucher

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Superman investigates a storm and encounters the Spectre. Colin Thornton realizes that the Spectre is coming for him and broadcasts a spell to have spirits rise to his defense. Superman confronts Thornton, who reveals himself to be Satanus. Sam Lane's ghost appears and directs all the other ghosts from Lois. They have a heart-to-heart talk while awaiting rescue. The Spectre comes, immobilizes Superman, and crushes Satanus, apparently destroying him. Sam leaves Lois, the Spectre disappears, the storm ends, the ghosts disappear, and Superman rescues Lois.

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