Action Comics , #488 Whitman

Published: October 1978

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Story Featuring Superman

"Punch-proof! Bullet-proof! Capture-proof!"

Story Notes

Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin. Todd Klein credit for lettering from his website (kleinletters.com).

Superman Battles Microwave Man!

Story Featuring Superman

"Metropolis Park, the dead of night-- where a fearsome display of indescribable violence has shattered a majestic statue of steel!"

Storyline

Superman battles Microwave Man, a former super-villain from the past rejuvenated by aliens.

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A Close Shave for Air Wave!

Story Featuring Air Wave

"District attorney Larry Jordan battled crime not only in the courtrooms, but also in the streets, as the costumed hero..."

Storyline

Young Hal Jordan arrives in Dallas to visit his cousin Jack. At the airport, he (as Air Wave) stops a hijacker. At a train museum, Air Wave battles the Railroad Robber. But Hal's new friend Karen has suspicions about Hal and Air Wave.

In-House Column Featuring DC Publishorial

"Though you're used to reading biographies of our staffers in the regular DC Profiles column, we thought this particular bio deserved a bit more space."

Story Notes

A extensive biography of Jenette Kahn.

Letter Column Featuring Superman in Action

"Dear ENB: Well, well, well! After the last several issues of Action, #483 was a breath of fresh air!"

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Story Notes

Letters from Tony Berg, Andrew C. Taylor, and Beppe Sabatini.

Batman and the Corsair of Crime

Story Featuring Batman , Ad Featuring Hostess Fruit Pies

"The Corsair of Crime is holding Commissioner Gordon and Chief O'Hara as hostages?"

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