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Title:
Action Comics
Synopsis:
A new super-hero hits the streets of Metropolis – Blackrock. Superman tries to save a runaway hang-glider from crashing into buildings, but Blackrock hogs the spotlight, taking credit for the ”save” himself. Superman suspects that Blackrock may be placing people in danger just so he can save them.
Back at the GBS station, Clark begins suffering from bizarre mental flashbacks. He continues to see images of his own news broadcasts flashing through his head. He does not have time to investigate it however, as a robbery is taking place at a jewelry store. Blackrock arrives and stops the thieves, knocking them out. Superman berates him for the haphazard way in which he handled the situation.
Superman later learns that Blackrock is actually Sam Tanner, president of UBC, a broadcasting station that competes with GBS. Tanner wanted to market his own super-hero, and so he had inventor Pete Silverstone construct the Blackrock technology. But what Sam does not realize is that he is Blackrock. He does not remember the time he spends as a superhero.
Superman squares off with Blackrock and defeats him. With Pete Silverstone’s help, he scrambles the broadcasting technology that Blackrock has been using to power his arsenal. Blackrock turns back into Sam Tanner with no knowledge of his alter-ego.
Back at the GBS station, Clark begins suffering from bizarre mental flashbacks. He continues to see images of his own news broadcasts flashing through his head. He does not have time to investigate it however, as a robbery is taking place at a jewelry store. Blackrock arrives and stops the thieves, knocking them out. Superman berates him for the haphazard way in which he handled the situation.
Superman later learns that Blackrock is actually Sam Tanner, president of UBC, a broadcasting station that competes with GBS. Tanner wanted to market his own super-hero, and so he had inventor Pete Silverstone construct the Blackrock technology. But what Sam does not realize is that he is Blackrock. He does not remember the time he spends as a superhero.
Superman squares off with Blackrock and defeats him. With Pete Silverstone’s help, he scrambles the broadcasting technology that Blackrock has been using to power his arsenal. Blackrock turns back into Sam Tanner with no knowledge of his alter-ego.
Cover Date:
May 1976
Publisher:
DC (Detective Comics)
Barcode:
070989304109
Issue Number:
459
Month:
May
Year:
1976
Country:
United States
Cover Price:
$0.30
Era:
Bronze Age
Genre:
Superhero
Science Fiction
Adventure
Action
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Language:
English
Type of Comic:
Magazine
Date Added:
2018-07-02 22:31:51
Series:
Action Comics (1938-2011)
Story Arc:
Executive Editor Joe Orlando Cover Artists Carmine InfantinoErnie ChanBob OksnerTatjana Wood
Superman’s Big Crack-Up!
Writers
Elliot S. Maggin
Pencilers
Curt Swan
Inkers
Bob Oksner
Editors
Julius Schwartz
The Private Life of Clark Kent - Two For the Taxi
Writers
E. Nelson Bridwell
Pencilers
Curt Swan
Inkers
Bob Oksner
Editors
Julius Schwartz
Superman’s Big Crack-Up!
Writers
Elliot S. Maggin
Pencilers
Curt Swan
Inkers
Bob Oksner
Editors
Julius Schwartz
The Private Life of Clark Kent - Two For the Taxi
Writers
E. Nelson Bridwell
Pencilers
Curt Swan
Inkers
Bob Oksner
Editors
Julius Schwartz
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$3.97
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-02-18
Date Added:
2018-07-02 22:31:51
Created By:
Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
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Writer:
Nelson Birdwell
Elliot S. Maggin
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Penciller:
Curt Swan
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Inker:
Bob Oskner
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Editor:
Julius Schwartz
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