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ACTION COMICS #561
Cover Date: November 1984
Cover Price: $.75
Publication Date: 1984-07-31
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Cover Credits:
Art: Eduardo Barreto (signed)
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Credits:
| Story | Paul Kupperberg |
| Pencils | Kurt Schaffenberger |
| Inks | Dennis Jensen |
| Lettering | Albert De Guzman |
| Colors | Gene D'Angelo |
| Consulting editing | E. Nelson Bridwell |
| Editing | Julius Schwartz |
Feature Character(s):
- Superman (last in Superman Annual Vol. 1 #10; next in the second story in this issue)
Supporting Character(s):
- Bill Henderson (in between issues #557 and #570)
- Josh Coyle (last in Superman Vol. 1 #401; next in the second story in this issue)
- Lana Lang (last in Superman Annual Vol. 1 #10; next in the second story in this issue)
Villain(s):
- Toyman (last in DC Comics Presents #67; next in Blue Devil #24; also in flashback to earliest chronological appearance, prior to Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #9/2)
Other Character(s):
- Chester Y. Dunholtz (first appearance; also in flashback to earliest chronological appearance; had stolen the first toy ever made by Winslow Schott)
- Elenora Nimnod (first appearance; a contestant on Toyman's trivia contest; actually a giant programmed toy)
- Frankie Brisbane (first appearance; a used car salesman and contestant on Toyman's trivia contest; actually a giant programmed toy)
- Gus (WGBS cameraman; last/next in ???)
- Miriam Blank (first appearance; a contestant on Toyman's trivia contest; actually a giant programmed toy)
- Mr. Snit (first appearance; a contestant on Toyman's trivia contest; actually a giant programmed toy)
- Officer Grant (first appearance; a prison guard)
- citizens of Metropolis
Location(s):
- Metropolis
- Metropolis State Prison
- WGBS Building
Comment(s):
- The main portion of this story runs from Monday to Friday.
Credits:
| Story | E. Nelson Bridwell |
| Pencils | Wayne Boring |
| Inks | Dave Hunt |
| Lettering | Todd Klein |
| Colors | Gene D'Angelo |
| Consulting editing | E. Nelson Bridwell |
| Editing | Julius Schwartz |
Feature Character(s):
- Superman (last in the first story in this issue; next in World's Finest Comics #309; affected by red kryptonite, is temporarily split into Superboy and a future Superman; the future Superman features the ability to split into a non-powered Clark Kent, as well as electrical powers and the ability to transform to cobalt steel)
Supporting Character(s):
- Josh Coyle (in between the first story in this issue and issue #562)
- Lana Lang (last in the first story in this issue; next in World's Finest Comics #309)
Villain(s):
- various criminals
Other Character(s):
- Carolyn Waters (first appearance; WGBS consumer advocate)
- Meg Tempest (behind the scenes; mentioned; last/next in ???)
Cameo Appearance(s):
- Zatara (in flashback)
Location(s):
- Earth
- Metropolis
- Minnesota
Comment(s):
- This story takes place over the course of a few days.