Action Comics #612 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1988.
Synopsis for Green Lantern: "Mind Over Matter"
Green Lantern, under the influence of Mind Games, tries to kill detective Rensaleer. The policeman stands his ground against his aggressor, and, unable to use his ring, Mind Games lets go of Hal's body. Both find out the clue they were looking for (the note signed by Mind Games) was peed by a dog during their fight.
Back inside police HQ, they see Mind Games taking over the TV signals and demanding 500.000 dollar. To prove he means business, he activates his mind-controlling machine, turning one-tenth of the city's population into homicidal maniacs. Green Lantern traces the broadcast rays and follows them into Mind Games' lair. Hal destroys the machine, but Mind Games reveals he was the source of power and strikes him with a psychic attack.
Appearing in Green Lantern: "Mind Over Matter"
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Supporting Characters:
- Arisia
- Cynthia Gresham
- Lieutenant Rensaleer
Antagonists:
- Mind Games (First full appearance)
Other Characters:
- Cory Anders (In picture only)
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Synopsis for Secret Six: "Out Of The Frying Pan... Into the Fire"
Appearing in Secret Six: "Out Of The Frying Pan... Into the Fire"
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Other Characters:
- Ralph Dorn
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Synopsis for Deadman: "Take Us to Our Leader"
Appearing in Deadman: "Take Us to Our Leader"
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Antagonists:
- Satan
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Synopsis for Superman: "Where Lurks the Evil?"
Appearing in Superman: "Where Lurks the Evil?"
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Other Characters:
- Superman Cult
- Bob Galt
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Synopsis for Catwoman: "The Tin Roof Club, Part 2"
George Flannery, a cop in the GCPD, shoots Selina's bartender, Willie; saving Selina's life. George, upset that Selina didn't keep the Catwoman "dead", starts to arrest Selina. But before he can handcuff her, Selina knocks out George and slips into her Catwoman costume. Catwoman then sets out for New Jersey and the home of her old friend Holly, hoping to take back the "gift" she gave to her friend a few days earlier.
Catwoman tells Holly she needs the "gift" back, but Holly informs her it is not there. Holly, who admits to opening the "gift", states that "everybody" wants it so her husband took it to the bank for safekeeping. When Catwoman asks about the whereabouts of Holly's husband, she claims to not know. A few seconds later, the house explodes.
Appearing in Catwoman: "The Tin Roof Club, Part 2"
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Antagonists:
- Anson (criminal)
- Jack (criminal)
- Willie (Dies)
Other Characters:
- Arthur (Mentioned only)
- Gotham City Police Department
Locations:
- Earth-85
- Gotham City
- Tin Roof Club
- Gotham City
- New Jersey
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Synopsis for Black Canary: "Bitter Fruit Part 4"
Appearing in Black Canary: "Bitter Fruit Part 4"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Gary
- Oliver Queen
- Rita Librado (Phone call only)
Antagonists:
- Vincent Scales
Other Characters:
- Hector Librado (Mentioned only)
- Doug Vallines
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Notes
- Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Compendium states this issue happened on Earth-85, presumably referencing the "Tin Roof Club" Catwoman arc. However, it cannot be determined if the other stories told in this issue that don't contradict larger continuity happened on New Earth, Earth-85, or both.
- "Where Lurks the Evil?" is reprinted in Superman: The Power Within.
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