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Action Comics, Vol. 1 #340

Action Comics, Vol. 1

#340

Power Of The Parasite

1st app. of Parasite

"Power of the Parasite!"

After Superman finishes an experiment with radioactive materials, a lab assistant, Jensen, is assigned to dispose of them. Jensen opens the container and is irradiated by atomic particles. He soon discovers that though disfigured he can drain energy from people. Jensen plans to use his new powers for crime by stealing the power of Superman. He visits a construction site where the Man of Steel is scheduled to attend and begins draining Superman's energy. In so doing, Parasite discovers Superman's secret identity. Despite Superman's efforts to fight the Parasite he continues to grow weaker. Finally the Parasite draws more of Superman's power than his body can contain. Parasite seemingly explodes into nothingness.

"The Supergirl Identity Hunt!"

A blackmailer called the Fact Finder takes the opportunity to search for Supergirl among the women attending a reunion at Midvale Orphanage, since his research indicates that Supergirl once lived there. He and his gang eliminate various ladies as suspects. But, with the help of Superman, Linda Danvers fakes getting a tooth pulled. Since Supergirl would never need dental work, the gang turns on Fact Finder and denounces him as a boob.


Creators View all

Writer Leo Dorfman, Jim Shooter
Artist Al Plastino, Jim Mooney
Cover Penciller Curt Swan
Cover Inker George Klein
Editor Mort Weisinger

Characters View all

Superman Kal-El / Clark Kent
Lois Lane
Perry White
Supergirl Kara Zor-El
Parasite Maxwell Jensen
Dick Malverne
Sally King
Janice Tyler
Philip Raines
Ethel Harris

Details

Age Silver Age
Format Comic
Genre Action | Adventure | Super-Heroes
Country USA
Language English

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Modified Date Mar 18, 2022 20:20:40

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Cover Price $ 0.12
Key Major: 1st app. of Parasite
Key Categories 1st appearance