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Action Comics #520 (1981) · The Collector

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Action Comics (1938)
#520

DC Comics#520

Action Comics

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Action Comics #520

Superman's Arch-Rival for Lois Lane / The End!

Publisher: DC Comics
Cover date: June 1981
Cover price: $0.50
Pages: 36
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Grand Comics Database issue 35365

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A charming fellow catches Lois Lane's eye when Superman is too busy to spend time with her, but he turns out to be a coward, and Lois goes back to Superman.

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Printing not stated · $0.50

Credits

Writers: Gerry Conway, J. M. DeMatteis, Bob Rozakis
Pencillers: Curt Swan, Don Heck
Inkers: Frank Chiaramonte, Don Heck
Colorists: Gene D'Angelo, Jerry Serpe
Letterers: John Costanza, Milt Snapinn
Covers: Ross Andru, Dick Giordano
Cover colors: Tatjana Wood
Editor: Julius Schwartz
Consulting editor: E. Nelson Bridwell
Cover letters: Gaspar Saladino

Characters

Aquaman
Atlanna
Lois Lane
Ocean Master
Poseidon
Superman

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