Action Comics, #487
Published: September 1978
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"Something has turned the old Daily Planet globe into a guided missile--"
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent
- Kal-El]
- Atom [Ray Palmer]
Credits
- Pencils: José Luis García-López
- Inks: José Luis García-López
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Super-Origin of Microwave Man!
"Farewell, my son!"
Storyline
After chasing a flying saucer, Superman encounters a strange older man. Turns out the old man used to be Microwave Man, and the alien rays rejuvenated him.
Characters
- Microwave Man
- Superman [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Massimo Rinaldo
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Onward and Upward
"Changes. These days, they come fast and furious."
Credits
- Script: Jenette Kahn
Story Notes
Kahn talks about price and number of pages changes in DC series.
"Dear Editor: The last time I picked up a Superman comic was 17 years ago."
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
Story Notes
Letters from Eileen M. Arnold, Rick Bidard, and Philip M. Botwinick.
Miniature War of the Bat-Knights!
"At long last it's happened!"
Storyline
The Atom and Jean go exploring some caves. After a quick review of the Atom's origin, he and Jean are attacked by miniature men riding bats. Atom rescues Jean from their capture.
Characters
- The Bat-Knights
- Atom [Ray Palmer]
- Jean Loring
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Pencils: Alex Saviuk
- Inks: Massimo Rinaldo
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
"Q: What does Diana (Wonder Woman) Prince of Earth-1 do for a living?"
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
39 Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
"It's fascinating to watch Jose Luis Garcia Lopez talk about his work."
Characters
- Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Credits
- Script: Mike Catron
Story Notes
Script credit confirmed by Michael Catron.