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Action Comics #870 (2008) · The Collector

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Action Comics (1938)
#870

DC Comics#870

Action Comics

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Action Comics #870

Publisher: DC Comics
Cover date: December 2008
On sale: Oct 8, 2008
Cover price: $2.99
Pages: 36
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Superman and Supergirl battle Brainiac and restore Metropolis. Jonathan Kent dies from a heart attack after saving Martha's life.

Andy Kubert Cover

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Credits

Writer: Geoff Johns
Penciller: Gary Frank
Inkers: Jon Sibal, BIT
Colorist: Brad Anderson
Letterer: Rob Leigh
Cover: Gary Frank
Editor: Matt Idelson
Associate: Nachie Castro

Characters

Brainiac
Catherine Grant· Cameo
Jimmy Olsen· Cameo
Jonathan Kent
Lois Lane
Martha Kent
Perry White· Cameo
Ron Troupe· Cameo
Steve Lombard· Cameo
Supergirl
Superman

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