Action Comics Vol 1 683

"The Trail of the Jackal": Superman investigates the trail of a vigilante called The Jackal.

Appearing in "The Trail of the Jackal"

Featured Characters:

• Superman

Supporting Characters:

• Emil Hamilton
• Lois Lane
• Robin

Antagonists:

• Arnie
• Big Joey
• Doomsday (Cameo)
• Little Joey
• Jackal
• The Beard

Other Characters:

• Doctor Darwin Jones
• Nate Winslow
• Sheriff Guilkey

Locations:

• California
  • San Diego
• Gotham City
  • Batcave
• Metropolis
  • Daily Planet
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
  • Calvin City

Items:

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "The Trail of the Jackal"

Superman investigates the trail of a vigilante called The Jackal.

Notes

One page of this issue is reprinted in the The Death of Superman as well as the 2016 edition trade paperbacks and the Superman: The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus.

Trivia

Robin mentions that the Jackal's location in Pennsylvania is about 250 miles from Metropolis, supporting the placement of Metropolis in Delaware.

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