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Action Comics, #584 Direct

Published: January 1987

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Action Comics #584

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1 page superhero

"The Man of Steel is out for blood --"

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Packs of Fun for Everyone!
Story 1 1 page
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Inside front cover.

Squatter!
Story 2 22 pages superhero

"It's autumn in the big city!"

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David Gunderson uses a mind-transfer device on Superman, leading to a battle with the Teen Titans.

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Get Scramblin' Kids! I Need Your Help!
Story 3 1 page

"Oh, it can't be! The evil (SESAMGORT) _________ has captured (P'NAC HURNCC) ____ ______!"

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Between story pages 4 and 5.

At Last! The Greatest Hero in Comic by the Greatest Talents in Comics!
Story 4 1 page

"3 all-new series beginning now!"

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Between story pages 4 and 5. Includes covers of Superman (1987 series) #1, Adventures of Superman (1987 series) #424 and Action Comics (1938 series) #584.

Story 5 1 page

"So, you're my next target!"

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Between story pages 8 and 9.

America's Finest Discount Comics Subscription Service
Story 6 1 page

"Westfield Comics subscription service sells all the new 75¢ comic books for 50¢ and all the new $1.00 comic books for 75¢ (Marvel and DC)."

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Between story pages 8 and 9.

Story 7 0 pages

"Where can I get my new comics at up to a 20% discount?"

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At the top of the page between story pages 16 and 17.

Story 8 1 page

"Free catalog! Lots more comics available! Call or write for our free large, illustrated catalog!"

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In the middle of the page between story pages 16 and 17.

Story 9 0 pages

"Boston area's best comic stores"

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On the bottom left of the page between story pages 16 and 17.

Story 10 0 pages

"Washington D.C. -- visit another comic store --"

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On the bottom right of the page between story pages 16 and 17.

Legends Crossover

Featuring Legends

Story 11 1 page

"Don't miss these exciting stories"

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Between story pages 16 and 17. Includes covers of Justice League of America (1960 series) #258, Secret Origins (1986 series) #10 and Fury of Firestorm (1982 series) #55.

Write Right Now!
Story 12 1 page
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Between story pages 20 and 21. Seventeen ads for various products.

What Has Matt Wagner Done to the Demon?
Story 13 1 page

"Find out in a 4-issue mini-series. Coming this fall."

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Between story pages 20 and 21.

Action Comics: In the Beginning...
Story 14 1 page

"Way, way back in 1938, the Industry which became the Comics of today was barely embryonic."

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John Byrne gives some background on how Action Comics became the team-up book.

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Story 15 1 page

"From the pages of Legends* comes the contuing saga of Cosmic Boy."

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Be There for Liftoff!
Story 16 1 page

"Monogram/Skilcraft Young Astronautsâ„¢ Sweepstakes..."

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Inside back cover.

Put the Power of Karate at Your Fingertips.
Story 17 1 page

"Karate Kid Tri-Actionâ„¢ figurs and playsets"

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Back cover.

Rarer Than Kryptonite!
Story 18

"The only way to get the one-volume The Man of Steel special edition is to win it!"

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Postcard to be used to enter a contest to win The Man of Steel trade paperback. Insert not included in page count. Stuck between story pages 12 and 13.