Action Comics, #654 Direct
Published: June 1990
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Dark Knight Over Metropolis, Part 3 of 3: Deadly Covenant
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Kerry Gammill
- Inks: Brett Breeding
Incredible 1 and 2 Player Head-to-Head Team Action!
"A martial arts explosion!"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Part Three: Dark Knight Over Metropolis
"I don't really need your help..."
Storyline
Superman and Batman put a stop to Ugly Mannheim's assassins. Superman entrusts Batman with the kryptonite ring.
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Chiller
- Jose Delgado (mainstream Universe)
- Gangbuster (mainstream Universe)
- Cat Grant (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Ugly Mannheim (mainstream Universe)
- Amanda Marie McCoy [Flashback]
- Alfred Pennyworth (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Intergang [Gillespie] (villain)
- Shockwave (villain)
- Dr. Moon (villain)
Credits
- Script: Roger Stern
- Pencils: Bob McLeod
- Inks: Brett Breeding
- Colors: Glenn Whitmore
- Letters: Bill Oakley
Story Notes
Story continues from Adventures of Superman (DC, 1987 series) #467.
I'm on My Way
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Story Notes
Between story pages 3 and 4.
CapriSun 100% Natural Presents The Adventure - Part 2: Diamonds are for Never!
"We're still too near the river to gather the foliage specimends Dr. Stanley needs!"
Characters
- Paul
- Neil
- Dora
Story Notes
Between story pages 3 and 4.
Bionic Commando. Experience the Power of a One-Man Army.
"Get set for rapid-fire action as you're transformed into the Bionic Commando."
Story Notes
Between story pages 7 and 8.
All Monsters are Not Created Equal!
"These latest Monstrous Compendiums carefully detail all the important information about monsters from the AD&D 2nd Edition fantasy settings."
Story Notes
Between story pages 7 and 8.
Hit the Dirt.
"Strap on your helmet for some rough and tumble racing excitement with Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off-Road."
Story Notes
Between story pages 15 and 16.
Story Notes
Between story page 15 and 16.
"Hey kids! Have the power to order almost any video game ever made with one phone call by joining..."
Story Notes
Between story pages 19 and 20. Above the Great Eastern Conventions ad.
Comic Book Convention Schedule
"The biggest show of the year!"
Story Notes
Between story pages 19 and 20. Below the Ultimate Game Club ad.
Story Notes
Between story pages 19 and 20. Twenty ads for various products.
The 3 Superman Titles are Boiling Hot!!
"Clark Kent dating Lois Lane? Jimmy Olsen shot?"
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Kerry Gammill
- Inks: Brett Breeding
- Colors: Brett Breeding
Story Notes
Artwork from the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 Series) #656.
Win the Big Game and Defeat the Gangster King With Your Bare Thumbs.
"Better make sure your mitt's well oiled and your fists are primed for a slugfest."
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Code Name: Viper You're the Drug Lord's Worst Nightmare!
"Your commander has instructed you to destroy a powerful drug cartel in South America, free innocent hostages and bring in the murderous Drug Lord."
Story Notes
Back cover.