Action Comics, #499 British
Published: September 1979
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As the World Turns -- for the Last Time!
Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Todd Klein
As the World Turns... For the Last Time!
Storyline
Vartox tries to tell Superman that Earth is in danger, but gets distracted by Lana Lang. Superman soon discovers that the whole world believes the Earth will be destroyed. Superman and Vartox figure out that the remains of his world can save the Earth. Vartox decides to leave Earth and go find a world that needs a hero.
Characters
- Clark Kent
- Superman
- Vartox
- Lana Lang
- Perry White (cameo)
- Lois Lane (cameo)
- Jimmy Olsen (cameo)
- Jor-El (cameo flashback)
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Todd Klein
DC Dollar Comics -- Buck for Buck the Best Buy for Your Money!
Credits
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad for Dollar Comics, spotlighting the first issue of All-Out War (DC, 1979 series), on sale July 19.
"This man is Jor-El of Krypton"
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad for Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes (DC, 1977 series) #255, on sale June 21.
"Ah, there you are, Zan and Jayna!"
Credits
- Pencils: Ramona Fradon
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Subscription ad for Super Friends (DC, 1976 series).
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: Curt Swan
Story Notes
Letters submitted by John Phillips Mitchell, Bob Rowe, Tony Edwards, and Eric Petty.
The Answer Man's Guide to the Superman Movie Contest
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Jack C. Harris
- Inks: Jack C. Harris