Action Comics, #723 Newsstand
Published: July 1996
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
Credits
- Colors: Patrick Martin
- Pencils: Dave Johnson
- Inks: Dave Johnson
Identity Crisis II: Keys
Storyline
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.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Brainiac [Milton Fine]
- Chas Cassidy
- Aminah
- Lois Lane
- Cat Grant [Catherine Grant]
- Jimmy Olsen
- Dr. Guinness
- Eric
- James (death)
Credits
- Script: Tom Peyer
- Script: Mark Waid
- Pencils: Chris Renaud
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Pencils: Chris Marrinan
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Pam Eklund
- Colors: Glenn Whitmore
- Colors: Digital Chameleon
- Letters: Phil Felix
- Pencils:
Story Notes
Story continues from Adventures of Superman (DC, 1987 series) #536 and continues in Superman: The Man of Steel (DC, 1991 series) #58.
The Deal of Steel
Story Notes
Subscription ad CDC1 with Superman (on page 29 of this issue).
Watch This Space #12
Featuring Watch This Space
Story Notes
Next week: Batman Chronicles #5, Detective Comics #699, Extreme Justice #18, Flash #115, Guy Gardner Warrior Annual #2, Legion of Super-Heroes #82, Spectre #43, Superman: The Man of Steel #58, Takion #2, Wonder Woman #111, and Arsenal Special (appears on page 30 of this issue).
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Credits
- Script: Mike McAvennie
- Pencils: Kieron Dwyer
- Inks: Denis Rodier
Story Notes
Letters from: Aaron Fenaud, Brian Kelley, Andy Oliver, Joe Iaquinto, Aaron Regan, and Kenneth J. Garrett.
House Advertisements (1)
Story Notes
House ads for: Flash: The Return of Barry Allen, DC Comics Online, Aztek The Ultimate Man, Superman Annual #8, Batman/Demon (1/2 page), Batman: GCPD (1/2 page), and Detective Comics Annual #9. Appear in various places in the issue.
Ads (1)
Story Notes
Total of 3 one-page ads for: The Phantom (movie, Paramount Pictures), Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (cable movie, PayPerView), and 12 Free Batman and Robin Cards (food, Eskimo Pie/Welch's). Appear in various places in the issue.