Action Comics #491 (1979) DC Comics – Superman, Hawkman & Brainiac Cover and Appearance

Description

Action Comics #491, published by DC Comics with a January 1979 cover date. This is the 12p UK price variant, featuring Superman, Hawkman and Brainiac on a superb Bronze Age cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

In “A Matter of Light and Death!”, Superman has been dangerously supercharged as a result of Brainiac’s schemes. After an encounter with Hawkman aboard the Justice League satellite, Superman takes the fight directly to Brainiac, using the immense energy of a supernova to overcome the villain’s defences. The story continues directly from the previous issue. (DCU Guide⁠)

Key Significance: Bronze Age Superman vs. Brainiac story with a major Hawkman guest appearance, plus all three characters prominently featured on the cover. The story was later reprinted in Superman vs. Brainiac. (DCU Guide⁠)

Writer: Cary Bates
Cover Artists: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano
Interior Art: Curt Swan (pencils) & Frank Chiaramonte (inks)
Year: 1979
Publisher: DC Comics
Story: “A Matter of Light and Death!”
Edition: 12p UK price variant

Condition: Raw/ungraded. The photographed copy shows general age and handling wear, including visible spine stresses, edge and corner wear, creasing and surface wear. The cover remains complete and presents with strong colour. Please refer closely to the photographs for condition.