Action Comics Annual #9

Name: Action Comics Annual #9
Brand: DC

Oct 1997 · DC · 3.95 USD; 5.50 CAD

“The Magnetic Medium”

In "The Magnetic Medium," Superman confronts a gang of thieves wielding enchanted armor, forcing him to grapple with his longstanding unease around the mystical. When a woman with magnetic abilities is drawn into the cult of Brother Serenity, Superman must push past his fears to stop a dangerous scheme that threatens to bring the world under supernatural control. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Vince Giarrano, with inks by Brett Breeding and colors by Glenn Whitmore and Jamison, this 1997 Annual features a cover by Doug Beekman.

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writer David Michelinie · artist Vince Giarrano · inker Brett Breeding · colorist Glenn Whitmore · colorist Jamison · letterer Bill Oakley · cover Doug Beekman

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Full credits

writer David Michelinie

artist Vince Giarrano

inker Brett Breeding

colorist Glenn Whitmore

colorist Jamison

letterer Bill Oakley

cover pencils, inks Doug Beekman

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Superman battles thieves who incorporate magic into their armor. A woman with magnetic powers is taken in by the cult of Brother Serenity. Superman overcomes his fear of magic to face Brother Serenity and stop his plan to control the world.

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