Action Comics #495 (1979) DC Comics – UK 12p Edition & José Luis García-López Cover

Description

Action Comics #495, published by DC Comics in May 1979. This is the 12p British edition, featuring a superb Bronze Age Superman cover by José Luis García-López. The UK edition is separately catalogued with its original 12p cover price. (Comic Book Database⁠)

In “Attack of the Ultimate Warrior!”, Superman faces what appears to be an ancient, immensely powerful Kryptonian Dwalu warrior. The confrontation takes Superman back to Smallville and events connected with his days as Superboy, before the true nature of his mysterious opponent is revealed. (DC Database⁠)

Key Significance: Collectable Bronze Age Superman issue featuring the UK 12p edition, a Kryptonian-themed Superman battle and an eye-catching José Luis García-López cover. Key Collector currently gives the UK edition a higher guide range than the regular issue. (Key Collector Comics⁠)

Writer: Cary Bates
Cover Artist: José Luis García-López
Interior Art: Curt Swan (pencils) & Frank Chiaramonte (inks)
Year: 1979
Publisher: DC Comics
Story: “Attack of the Ultimate Warrior!”
Edition: 12p UK edition (HipComic⁠)

Condition: Raw/ungraded. This copy retains attractive colour and presents well overall, but shows visible age and handling wear including spine wear/stress, corner and edge wear, creasing and surface wear. There is more pronounced wear around the upper spine/corner area. Please refer closely to the photographs for exact condition.