Action Comics, #885 Newsstand
Published: March 2010
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Nightwing [Chris Kent]
- The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]
- Captain Atom (headshot)
Credits
- Pencils: H. J. Ward
- Inks: H. J. Ward
- Colors: Dean Kotz
Story Notes
The art for this cover connects with the art for the cover of Superman (DC, 2006 series) #696.
Divine Spark Part 3
Storyline
Nightwing's aging is reversed, but he and Flamebird are confronted by Mon-El, the Guardian, and the Science Police, and surrender. The Guardian confiscates the device and sends Romundi inside the lab. She reveals that she is Car-Vex. At Science Police headquarters, the prisoners reveal that the leader of the group that killed some of the Science Police was Commander Gor. Romundi plants a bomb in headquarters. Nightwing summons Lois. General Lane and Squad K arrive. The Guardian says he will surrender the prisoners, but he and Mon-El fight with Squad K, and they escape. The bomb explodes.
Characters
- Nightwing [Chris Kent]
- Flamebird [Thara Ak-Var]
- Jax-Ur (also as Dr. Pillings)
- Kimiyo Hoshi [Doctor Light]
- Mon-El
- The Guardian [Jim Harper clone]
- Science Police [Romundi [Car-Vex]
- others]
- Lois Lane
- General Sam Lane
- Lieutenant Hollister
- Squad K [Sergeant Cloud [Knight Alpha]
- Knight Seven
- others]
- S.T.A.R. Labs
Credits
- Script: Greg Rucka
- Script: Flip van der Schalie
- Pencils: Andre Boulard
- Inks: Andre Boulard
- Colors: Milena Deneno
- Letters: Rob Leigh
Story Notes
Story continued from last issue and from Superman (DC, 2006 series) #695, and continues in Superman (DC, 2006 series) #696. There is Kryptonese dialog in this issue, but it is all translated into English.
Chapter Seven
Featuring Captain Atom
Storyline
Captain Atom defends himself against the Justice League, but points out how he is using non-lethal force. They finally stop fighting, and talk, discussing Captain Atom's heroic actions in the past. He decides he needs to go back to Mirabai's homeworld to fix things, and asks for help of a magical nature. As Zatanna has disappeared, they end up calling in the Shadowpact.
Characters
- Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]
- Justice League of America [Congorilla
- Doctor Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]
- Starfire
- Mon-El
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Black Canary
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Atom [Ray Palmer]
- Cyborg]
- Shadowpact [Detective Chimp
- Ragman
- Enchantress
- Blue Devil] (cameo)
- Composite Superman Robot (flashback)
Credits
- Script: James Robinson
- Pencils: H. J. Ward
- Inks: H. J. Ward
- Colors: Dean Kotz
- Letters: Rob Leigh
Story Notes
Story continued from the previous issue and continues in the next issue.
Go Behind the Scenes of the First Wave
Featuring First Wave
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Doc Savage [Clark Savage, Jr.]
- Monk
- Ham
- Long Tom
- Renny
- Johnny
- The Avenger [Richard Henry Benson]
- Spirit [Denny Colt]
- Black Canary [Dinah Drake]
- Rima
- Anton Colossi
- Ferrios
Credits
- Script: Brian Azzarello
- Pencils: Rags Morales
- Inks: Rags Morales
Story Notes
Previews the upcoming series on sale in March.
January 13, 2010 (1)
Story Notes
The writer shows photos of students from Harvey Milk High School in New York visiting the DC Comics offices. Appears on page 42 in this issue.
Ads (1)
Story Notes
Total of 5 one-page ads for: Lunch Lady (books, Alfred A. Knopf), Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (online game, Square Enix), FreeRealms (online game, Sony Online Entertainment), Join Batman and Superman (books, Harper), and Glory of Heracles (video game, Nintendo). Appear in various places in this issue.