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| Title               = Action Comics
| Image               = Action Comics Vol 1 640.jpg
| Volume              = 1
| Issue               = 640
| Month               = 2
| Year                = 1989

| Executive Editor    = Dick Giordano
| CoverArtist1        = Rick Burchett

| Editor1_1           = Robert Greenberger
| Writer1_1           = Mark Verheiden
| Penciler1_1         = Frank Springer
| Inker1_1            = Frank McLaughlin
| Colourist1_1        = Julianna Ferriter
| Letterer1_1         = Tim Harkins

| Editor2_1           = Dan Raspler
| Writer2_1           = Alan Grant
| Penciler2_1         = Mark Pacella
| Inker2_1            = Bill Wray
| Colourist2_1        = Tatjana Wood
| Letterer2_1         = John Costanza

| Editer3_1           = Brian Augustyn
| Writer3_1           = Bob Rozakis
| Penciler3_1         = Stephen DeStefano
| Inker3_1            = Kurt Schaffenberger
| Colourist3_1        = Bob Rozakis
| Letterer3_1         = Agustin Mas

| Editor4_1           = Mike Carlin
| Writer4_1           = Roger Stern
| Penciler4_1         = Curt Swan
| Inker4_1            = Murphy Anderson
| Colourist4_1        = Tom Ziuko
| Letterer4_1         = Bill Oakley

| Editor5_1           = Mark Waid
| Writer5_1           = Len Strazewski
| Penciler5_1         = Chuck Austen
| Inker5_1            = Gary Martin
| Colourist5_1        = Glenn Whitmore
| Letterer5_1         = John Costanza

| Editor6_1           = Brian Augustyn
| Writer6_1           = Max Allan Collins
| Penciler6_1         = Terry Beatty
| Inker6_1            = John Nyberg
| Colourist6_1        = Carl Gafford
| Letterer6_1         = Tim Harkins

| Quotation           = He's not after evidence... He's going to '''kill''' 'em, Lou. He's flat out gonna kill 'em...
| Speaker             = [[Andrew Flint (New Earth)|Andy Flint]]

| StoryTitle1         = Speedy: "Exiles V"
| Synopsis1           = 

| StoryTitle2         = The Demon, Part V: "Abandon Hope"
| Synopsis2           = 
In hiding, [[Etrigan (New Earth)|The Demon]] watches gleefully as [[Morgaine le Fey (New Earth)|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 [[Wikipedia:Wookey Hole Caves|Wookey Hole]], the [[Philosopher's Stone]] leads [[Glenda Mark (New Earth)|Glenda]] and [[Randu Singh (New Earth)|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 (New Earth)|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 (New Earth)|Asteroth]] cheers, gloating to [[Merlin (New Earth)|Merlin]]. With his guests so close at hand, Asteroth calls for his servant, [[Lurgo (New Earth)|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. 

| StoryTitle3         = Hero Hotline: "(Ready, Aim, Fire)"
| Synopsis3           = 

| StoryTitle4         = Superman: "Where There's Smoke..."
| Synopsis4           = 

| StoryTitle5         = Phantom Lady: "Lady of the House"
| Synopsis5           = 

| StoryTitle6         = Wild Dog: "[[Wild Dog: Crack Up|Crack Up]]: Chapter Five: "'tween a Rock and a Hard Place"
| Synopsis6           = 

| Appearing1          = 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Roy Harper (New Earth)|Speedy]]}}
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* Doctor Fielding
* Sean Bauman aka Phillip Lossner
* Donald Lossner
* Luana
* Owen Burley
'''Other Characters:'''
* [[Lian Harper (New Earth)|Lian Harper]] {{Mentioned}}
* Geniello {{Mentioned}}
* [[Hal Jordan (New Earth)|Green Lantern]] {{Mentioned}}
* [[Brave Bow (New Earth)|"Grandpa Arrow"]] {{Mentioned}}
* [[Wikipedia:Colonel Sanders|Colonel Sanders]] {{Mentioned}}
* [[Wikipedia:Clint Eastwood|Dirty Harry/Clint Eastwood]] {{Mentioned}}
'''Locations:'''
* {{a|[[Los Angeles]]}}
** {{a|[[Hollywood|Hollywood]]}}
*** AIDS Hospice, 1217 Lincoln
** 1212 Barton (off Whilshire)
*** Suite 323. Owen Burley: Private Investigator, Income Tax Preparation, Watch & Chainsaw Repair
* Luana's Apartment
'''Items:'''
* {{a|[[Trick Arrows]]}}
** Net Arrow
** Smoke Arrow
'''Vehicles:'''
* Bauman's/Speedy's Motorcycle

| Appearing2          = 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Etrigan (New Earth)|Etrigan]]}}
* {{a|[[Jason Blood (New Earth)|Jason Blood]]}}
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Glenda Mark (New Earth)|Glenda Mark]]}}
* {{a|[[Randu Singh (New Earth)|Randu Singh]]}}
'''Antagonists:'''
* {{a|[[Morgaine le Fey (New Earth)|Morgan le Fay]]}}
* {{a|[[Asteroth (New Earth)|Asteroth]]}}
* {{a|[[Lurgo (New Earth)|Lurgo]]}} {{1st}}
* {{a|[[Demons]]}} {{Visionalso}}
** Keeper of the Portal {{Unnamed}}
* Witches
'''Other Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Merlin (New Earth)|Merlin]]}}
'''Locations:'''
* {{a|[[England]]}}
** Cornwall
*** {{a|[[Tintagel Castle]]}}
** {{a|[[Somerset]]}}
*** [[Wikipedia:Wookey Hole Caves|Wookey Hole]]
* {{a|[[Hell]]}}
'''Items:'''
* {{a|[[Philosopher's Stone]]}}

| Appearing3          = 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Hero Hotline]]}}
** {{a|[[Diana Theotocopoulos (New Earth)|Diamondette]]}}
** {{a|[[Sturgis Butterfield (New Earth)|Mister Muscle]]}}
** {{a|[[Lester Lee (New Earth)|Private Eyes]]}}
** {{a|[[Thomas Longacre (New Earth)|Stretch]]}}
** {{a|[[William Lefferts (New Earth)|Hotshot]]}}
** {{a|[[Andrew Greenwald (New Earth)|Voice-Over]]}}
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Harold Thompson (New Earth)|Coordinator]]}} {{BTS}}
* Irma Lefferts 
* {{a|[[Melanie Boulder (New Earth)|Melanie Boulder]]}}
* Mr. Greenwald
* {{a|[[500-ZQ (New Earth)|Suzy Q]]}}
'''Antagonists:'''
* Anti-Smoking Vigilante
'''Other Characters:'''
* Astro {{Green|A dog, single appearance}}
* Roderick C. Broderick {{Only}}
* [[Wikipedia:Stevie Wonder|Stevie Wonder]] {{Mentioned}}
* Aunt Sarah {{Mentioned}}
'''Locations:'''
* Hero Hotline HQ
* Bleecker Street Subway Station
* Lester Flytop Associates {{Mentioned}}

| Appearing4          = 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Kal-El (New Earth)|Clark Kent/Superman]]}}
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* Mr. Sadra {{Unnamed}}
'''Antagonists:'''
* Marty
* Lou
'''Locations:'''
* {{a|[[Metropolis]]}}
** Quraci Gardens

| Appearing5          = 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Delilah Tyler (New Earth)|Phantom Lady]]}}
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Sarah Moss (New Earth)|Sarah Moss]]}}
'''Antagonists:'''
* {{a|[[Thousand Eyes]]}}
** Edwin Guerrehart
** Gronk
* {{a|[[Ku Klux Klan]]}} {{Photo}}
'''Other Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Albert Tyler (New Earth)|Albert A. Tyler]]}} {{Photo}}
'''Locations:'''
* {{a|[[Washington, D.C.]]}}
** Guerrehart Mansion
** Dee and Sarah's Apartment

| Appearing6          = 
'''Featured Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Jack Wheeler (New Earth)|Wild Dog]]}}
'''Supporting Characters:'''
* {{a|[[Andrew Flint (New Earth)|Andy Flint]]}}
* {{a|[[Louis Godder (New Earth)|Lou Godder]]}}
* {{a|[[Susan King (New Earth)|Susan King]]}} {{TV}}
'''Antagonists:'''
* Drug Dealers
** William "Willie" Wallace
** The Jamaicans
*** Jimmy {{Dies}}
'''Locations:''' 
* {{a|[[Quad Cities]]}}
** Crack House {{Destroyed}}
** Bar
** Hotel, Room 714
'''Items:'''
* [[Drugs]] {{Mentioned}}

| Notes               = 
* In "Exiles V," Dr. Fielding is Caucasian, but in "Exiles IV" she was depicted as African American.
* [[Roy Harper (New Earth)|Speedy's]] next publication appearance is in {{c|Green Arrow Annual Vol 2 2}}.
* [[Etrigan (New Earth)|Etrigan's]] next publication appearance is in {{c|Spectre Vol 2 23}}.
* "Where There's Smoke..." is reprinted in {{co|Superman: The Power Within (Collected)}}.

| Trivia              = 
* [[Roy Harper (New Earth)|Speedy]] mentions that his [[Trick Arrows|Smoke Arrows]] cost $40 each.
| Recommended         = 
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