Action Comics #538 COVER by Buckler, 1982 Superman vs Jackhammer!
Artists: Rich Buckler (Penciller) , Dick Giordano (Inker)
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DescriptionA great Superman cover by Buckler and Giordano from the days when the cover image really told a story, complete with word balloons.This issue continues a story arc involving a new villain named Jackhammer. In the previous couple issues, Superman has been split by Lord Satanis and Syrene into two halves, one of which is stuck in the past. Their powers are also split in two, and the Superman of the present (seen on this cover) lacks invulnerability and heat vision. In this issue, when Jackhammer and his crooks attempt to rob a theater, Superman freezes their weapons and baits Jackhammer out of the place. Superman fights hard, but without his invulnerability, he is overwhelmed by Jackhammer's hydraulic punches and armor. Nonetheless, when a crowd sees Superman being beaten they attack Jackhammer to save Superman, distracting him long enough to allow Superman to knock Jackhammer out by punching his unprotected lower face. Superman receives the multitude's congratulations, but he insists he's the one who is grateful. Because they fought their fears and faced a danger, they gave him one chance to win. I love this kind of story, because it shows that even when Superman is outmatched, he never gives up. And I also like how ordinary people stepped up to help their beloved alien protector when the need arose. Social/Sharing |
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P A 
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 12/15/2019
Spectacular cover image and excellent write up! Congrats on another superb Superman piece!
Michael Browning
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/15/2019
Such a cool cover. Congrats on the pickup!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/15/2019
Fantastic Supes cover Paul! This one has great detials by Buckler!
Magnus X
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/15/2019
Another great cover in your already Amazing collection...!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 12/16/2019
I love the Action and Superman covers from this era, pre-Crisis, and from my first year collecting. The stories were simple and often silly, but not so much that they weren't fun. The best thing about them was that, while they might've been somewhat simpler than stories from the last 30 years, they were also very accessible to kids and that's why there were still plenty of them walking into comic shops back then. I particularly like the Buckler/Giordano combo here!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 12/16/2019
Fantastic Action Comics cover with Superman! I love it! Congrats, Paul
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/16/2019
Can't go wrong with a Buckler Giordano cover from this era! I have a soft spot for DC covers from this period - this one is awesome! Congrats!!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 12/16/2019
I'd put my money on Jackhammer pounding Superman all day... every day! lol
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 12/19/2019
I love these Superman covers from this era. This is a nice one.
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