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Action Comics, #456

Published: February 1976

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Action Comics #456

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Issue Contents:
Jaws of the Killer Shark!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Superman
Credits
Story Notes

Cover is an homage to the [theatrical release poster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jaws_movie_poster.jpg) for the Steven Spielberg film "Jaws." The poster image was painted by [gcd_link_creator](45851) and first used on the original novel's paperback release. The image itself was inspired by the [original novel's hardcover release cover](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jaws_(1974)_front_cover,_first_edition.jpg) by [Paul Bacon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bacon_(designer)).

Jaws of the Killer Shark!
Story 1 13 pages superhero
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.

Characters
  • Superman
  • The Shark
  • Captain Strong
  • Green Lantern (flashback)
  • Lois Lane
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • S. T. A. R. Institute
Credits
Story Notes

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

Story 2 1 page
Credits
The Cup Cake Caper
Story 3 1 page superhero
Credits
Bail Out the Nutty Kid
Story 4 5 pages superhero
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!

Characters
  • Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
  • Black Canary [Dinah Lance]
  • Danny Harris
Credits
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.