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| Title = Action Comics
 
| Title = Action Comics
| Image = Action Comics 420.jpg
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| Image = Action Comics Vol 1 420.jpg
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Issue = 420
 
| Issue = 420
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| Synopsis2 = [[Christopher Chance (New Earth)|Christopher Chance]] is hired by famous hunter Gunther King, who believes that his rival Ernest Holoway is trying to kill him. The Human Target travels around disguised as King on safari in [[Kenya]], dealing with traps that have been set for him. After fighting a lion and a buffalo, he gets into a gunfight with the hidden Holoway, but King steps in and apparently kills his nemesis before he can shoot Chris. Chance examines the body and realizes that Holoway had been murdered beforehand, the whole thing was an elaborate plot for King to get rid of his competition. The two men struggle, and Gunther King fires his muddy rifle which explodes into his face. The hunter falls backwards into a river, and his body washes away.
 
| Synopsis2 = [[Christopher Chance (New Earth)|Christopher Chance]] is hired by famous hunter Gunther King, who believes that his rival Ernest Holoway is trying to kill him. The Human Target travels around disguised as King on safari in [[Kenya]], dealing with traps that have been set for him. After fighting a lion and a buffalo, he gets into a gunfight with the hidden Holoway, but King steps in and apparently kills his nemesis before he can shoot Chris. Chance examines the body and realizes that Holoway had been murdered beforehand, the whole thing was an elaborate plot for King to get rid of his competition. The two men struggle, and Gunther King fires his muddy rifle which explodes into his face. The hunter falls backwards into a river, and his body washes away.
   
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'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* [[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superman]]
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* {{apn|[[Kal-El (Earth-One)|Superman]]|Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #155|Superman #261}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* [[James Olsen (Earth-One)|Jimmy Olsen]]
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* {{a|[[James Olsen (Earth-One)|Jimmy Olsen]]}}
* [[Lois Lane (Earth-One)|Lois Lane]]
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* {{a|[[Lois Lane (Earth-One)|Lois Lane]]}}
'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
 
* Towbee, Ministrel of Space
 
* Towbee, Ministrel of Space
:* Artnig
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** Artnig
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* Carl Blazer
 
* Carl Blazer
 
* Danny Victor
 
* Danny Victor
* Johnny Nevada
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* {{a|[[Arnold Nadakowski (Earth-One)|Johnny Nevada]]}} {{1st}}
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* {{a|[[Henry Kissinger (New Earth)|Henry Kissinger]]}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
* [[India]]
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* {{a|[[India]]}}
* [[Metropolis]]
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* {{a|[[Metropolis]]}}
:* [[Galaxy Communications]]
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** {{a|[[Galaxy Communications]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
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'''Featured Characters:'''
 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* [[Christopher Chance (New Earth)|Human Target]]
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* {{a|[[Christopher Chance (New Earth)|Human Target]]}}
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* [[Luigi (New Earth)|Luigi]]
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* {{a|[[Luigi (New Earth)|Luigi]]}}
'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
 
* Gunther King {{Only Dies}}
 
* Gunther King {{Only Dies}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* Ernest Holaway {{Only Dies}}
 
* Ernest Holaway {{Only Dies}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
* [[Africa]]
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* {{a|[[Africa]]}}
:* [[Kenya]]
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** {{a|[[Kenya]]}}
* [[Boston]]
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* {{a|[[Boston]]}}
:* Beacon Hill
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** Beacon Hill
 
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| Recommended = {{Superman RR}}{{Human Target RR}}
 
| Recommended = {{Superman RR}}{{Human Target RR}}
| Links = {{Superman Links}}{{Human Target Links}}
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| Links = *[https://supermanthrutheages.com/tales2/menace/ Read "The Made-to-Order Menace!" online]
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Revision as of 09:23, 22 April 2019

"The Made-To-Order Menace!": A space-travelling bard who has the power to create what he sings about comes to Earth and creates a super-menace for Superman to battle.

Quote1 I think I go and set fire to something in the kitchen, Signor Chris. Quote2
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Action Comics #420 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1973.

Synopsis for "The Made-To-Order Menace!"

A space-travelling bard who has the power to create what he sings about comes to Earth and creates a super-menace for Superman to battle.

Appearing in "The Made-To-Order Menace!"

Featured Characters:

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Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Towbee, Ministrel of Space
    • Artnig

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:


Vehicles:




Synopsis for "The King of the Jungle Contract!"

Christopher Chance is hired by famous hunter Gunther King, who believes that his rival Ernest Holoway is trying to kill him. The Human Target travels around disguised as King on safari in Kenya, dealing with traps that have been set for him. After fighting a lion and a buffalo, he gets into a gunfight with the hidden Holoway, but King steps in and apparently kills his nemesis before he can shoot Chris. Chance examines the body and realizes that Holoway had been murdered beforehand, the whole thing was an elaborate plot for King to get rid of his competition. The two men struggle, and Gunther King fires his muddy rifle which explodes into his face. The hunter falls backwards into a river, and his body washes away.

Appearing in "The King of the Jungle Contract!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Gunther King (Single appearance; dies)

Other Characters:

  • Ernest Holaway (Single appearance; dies)

Locations:

Items:


Vehicles:




See Also

Recommended Reading

Links and References

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