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Action Comics , #456

Published: February 1976

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Jaws of the Killer Shark!

Story Featuring Superman

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Cover is an homage to the poster for the Steven Spielberg film, "Jaws". Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Jaws of the Killer Shark!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Captain Strong's young friend Jayson is turned into a puddle by the Shark, who escapes his captivity. Superman battles the escaped (and returned to humanoid form) Shark. Superman is able to stop the Shark and force it to return Jayson to normal.

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Story Notes

Bates is the credited writer. Elliot S! Maggin was given as the uncredited writer by a previous indexer.

Bail Out the Nutty Kid

Story Featuring Green Arrow , Story Featuring Black Canary

Storyline

Green Arrow and Black Canary try to rescue a telethon host from kidnappers dressed as clowns. But while Green Arrow stops some of them, the clowns get the drop on Black Canary in their helicopter!

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Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Danny Harris is a parody of comedian Jerry Lewis.

The Cup Cake Caper

Story Featuring Captain Marvel / Shazam! , Ad Featuring Hostess Cup Cakes

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Letter Column Featuring Superman in Action

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