He's not after evidence... He's going to kill 'em, Lou. He's flat out gonna kill 'em... 
Action Comics #640 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1989.
Synopsis for Speedy: "Exiles V"
Appearing in Speedy: "Exiles V"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Doctor Fielding
- Sean Bauman aka Phillip Lossner
- Donald Lossner
- Luana
- Owen Burley
Other Characters:
- Lian Harper (Mentioned only)
- Geniello (Mentioned only)
- Green Lantern (Mentioned only)
- "Grandpa Arrow" (Mentioned only)
- Colonel Sanders (Mentioned only)
- Dirty Harry/Clint Eastwood (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- AIDS Hospice, 1217 Lincoln
- 1212 Barton (off Whilshire)
- Suite 323. Owen Burley: Private Investigator, Income Tax Preparation, Watch & Chainsaw Repair
- Hollywood
- Luana's Apartment
Items:
- Trick Arrows
- Net Arrow
- Smoke Arrow
Vehicles:
- Bauman's/Speedy's Motorcycle
Synopsis for The Demon, Part V: "Abandon Hope"
In hiding, The Demon watches gleefully as Morgan le Fay murders the witches that restored her once more to flesh and blood. Two warlocks flee straight into Etrigan's path. Tempted to kill the pitiful men himself, he is spotted by le Fay, and he releases them to face the sorceress. After slaughtering her own devotees for the loss of her hand, Etrigan mockingly reveals the missing limb he himself bit off. Enraged, le Fay sends the Demon flying back with a powerful eldritch blast, before restraining him in rock so only Etrigan's face shows. She tortures her ancient enemy with bolts from her eyes, searing into his forehead. Etrigan recognises the witch has grown much stronger since their last encounter, and suspects it's not just her own power she wields.
In the darking caves of Wookey Hole, the Philosopher's Stone leads Glenda and Randu to a secret door with the ominous inscription, "Abandon hope all ye who enter here." Randu recognises the phrase, which distinguishes the entrance as a gate to Hell, the demonic door-knocker confirming his suspicion. The Keeper of the Portal offers them entry should they desire it, but Glenda has already seen the horror of the Inferno and does not want to endure it again. The Keeper's enticement fails until he shows the pair a vision, Jason Blood bound by imps, dragging him helpless into the Pit while Etrigan watches on laughing. Fearing for Jason's soul, Glenda's mind shifts to what was previously unthinkable. The Keeper opens up to the duo, burdening them with the responsibility of saving Blood. Reluctant, Glenda consults the Stone, which glows brightly, urging them through the gate. They pass into the murky unknown of the damned, and the door slams behind the two friends, with the Keeper lets out a sinister laugh.
Watching the easily manipulated mortals cross into the his realm, Asteroth cheers, gloating to Merlin. With his guests so close at hand, Asteroth calls for his servant, Lurgo. The lumbering manservant answers his master's summons, and Asteroth orders a bath to be drawn and his ritual robes set out. While Lurgo fills the tub with polluted water, his master observes his other prey at Tintagel Castle.
Morgan le Fay continues to burn a hole into Etrigan's skull, and Asteroth playful questions if he has afforded her too much of his own power, and leaves the Demon's better half to come to the rescue. Jason watches helplessly from behind a stone ruins, knowing all too well his magic is no match for hers. He notices the severed hand on the ground dropped by Etrigan, and hopes to pacify the sorceress with sympathetic magic instead, and casts a spell to return the hand to its owner.
Appearing in The Demon, Part V: "Abandon Hope"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Morgan le Fay
- Asteroth
- Lurgo (First appearance)
- Demons (Also in a vision)
- Keeper of the Portal (Unnamed)
- Witches
Other Characters:
Locations:
Items:
Synopsis for Hero Hotline: "(Ready, Aim, Fire)"
A scientist comes to Hero Hotline for help: he's invented a box made of an indestructible plastic, and sealed it with indestructible glue. Unfortunately, the box is indestructible, so he couldn't poke any air holes for the dog he sealed inside to test it. Mr. Muscle fails to break it open, but Diamondette manages to cut through the glue, freeing the very annoyed test subject.
Hotshot and Stretch confront the anti-smoking crusader, Hotshot distracting him with fireballs while Stretch steals his water pistol from around the corner.
Back at the office, Melanie Boulder comes in to show her gratitude to the hero who saved her life: Private Eyes. Her concert that evening's going to have to be cancelled since she lost her voice from the cold of the meat locker, but Voiceover volunteers to use his power to overdub the singing star. Hotshot's mom comes to check on him after his first day of hero work, to his embarrassment.
Appearing in Hero Hotline: "(Ready, Aim, Fire)"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Coordinator (Behind the scenes)
- Irma Lefferts
- Melanie Boulder
- Mr. Greenwald
- Suzy Q
Antagonists:
- Anti-Smoking Vigilante
Other Characters:
- Astro (A dog, single appearance)
- Roderick C. Broderick (Single appearance)
- Stevie Wonder (Mentioned only)
- Aunt Sarah (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Hero Hotline HQ
- Bleecker Street Subway Station
- Lester Flytop Associates (Mentioned only)
Synopsis for Superman: "Where There's Smoke..."
Appearing in Superman: "Where There's Smoke..."
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Mr. Sadra (Unnamed)
Antagonists:
- Marty
- Lou
Locations:
- Metropolis
- Quraci Gardens
- Quraci Gardens
Synopsis for Phantom Lady: "Lady of the House"
Appearing in Phantom Lady: "Lady of the House"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Thousand Eyes
- Edwin Guerrehart
- Gronk
- Ku Klux Klan (In a photograph only)
Other Characters:
- Albert A. Tyler (In a photograph only)
Locations:
- Washington, D.C.
- Guerrehart Mansion
- Dee and Sarah's Apartment
Synopsis for Wild Dog: "Crack Up: Chapter Five: "'tween a Rock and a Hard Place"
Appearing in Wild Dog: "Crack Up: Chapter Five: "'tween a Rock and a Hard Place"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Andy Flint
- Lou Godder
- Susan King (On a TV or computer screen)
Antagonists:
- Drug Dealers
- William "Willie" Wallace
- The Jamaicans
- Jimmy (Dies)
Locations:
- Quad Cities
- Crack House (Destroyed)
- Bar
- Hotel, Room 714
Items:
- Drugs (Mentioned only)
Notes
- In "Exiles V," Dr. Fielding is Caucasian, but in "Exiles IV" she was depicted as African American.
- Speedy's next publication appearance is in Green Arrow Annual (Volume 2) #2.
- Etrigan's next publication appearance is in Spectre (Volume 2) #23.
- "Where There's Smoke..." is reprinted in Superman: The Power Within.
- Hero Hotline continues in its own miniseries.
Trivia
- Speedy mentions that his Smoke Arrows cost $40 each.
See Also
Links and References
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