Set Description:
Action Comics Weekly
(May 1988-March 1989)
From May 24, 1988 - March 14, 1989, the publication frequency was changed to weekly, the title changed to Action Comics Weekly, and the series became an anthology. Prior to its launch, DC cancelled its ongoing Green Lantern Corps title, and made Green Lantern and his adventures exclusive to Action Comics Weekly.
The rest of these issues featured rotating serialized stories of other DC heroes, sometimes as try-outs that led to their own limited or ongoing series. Characters with featured stories in the run included:
1. Black Canary
2.Blackhawk
3.Captain Marvel
4.Catwoman
5. Deadman (My favorite cover is Action Comics Weekly # 625)
6.Nightwing
7.Phantom Lady
8.Phantom Stranger
9.Secret Six
10.Speedy
11. Wild Dog. (My favorite covers are Action Comics Weekly # 615 and #640)
Titles spun off from Action Comics at this time included a Catwoman miniseries and a Blackhawk ongoing, in both cases by the same creative teams that worked on the weekly serials. Each issue also featured a two-page Superman serial, a feature which, according to an editorial in the first weekly issue, was intended as a homage to the Superman newspaper strips of the past.
The final issue of the weekly was originally intended to feature a book-length encounter between Clark Kent and Hal Jordan by writer Neil Gaiman. While Gaiman's story primarily teamed up Green Lantern and Superman, it also featured other characters from Action Comics Weekly, including the Blackhawks (in flashback), Deadman, and the Phantom Stranger. The story ran counter to DC editorial policy at the time as it portrayed Hal Jordan and Clark Kent as old friends who knew each other's secret identities. This was not considered canon in 1989 and Gaiman was unwilling to change this aspect of the story. The story was pulled and a different story, written at the last minute by Elliot S. Maggin, was run. Gaiman's story was finally published as a one-shot in Green Lantern/Superman: Legend of the Green Flame in November 2000.
The Action Comics Weekly experiment lasted only until the beginning of March 1989 and after a short break, issue #643 (July 1989) brought the title back onto a monthly schedule.Writer/artist George Pérez took over the title and was joined by scripter Roger Stern the following month.
This is a high grade collection of Action Comics Weekly and the goal is to collect 100% of these comics in grade 9.8. These books have some amazingly pleasing covers.
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Action Comics 601 |
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Action Comics 601 Modern |
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CGC |
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0780887010
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #601 CGC 9.8-HIGHEST GRADED
A KEY ISSUE
FIRST ACTION COMICS WEEKLY ISSUE.
in 1988, DC Comics made the bold move, turning ACTION COMICS into a WEEKLY anthology series. Each issue contained a two-page Superman story, and a recurring Green Lantern feature, but everything else was up for grabs, with characters like Demon, Nightwing, Black Canary and the Blackhawks rotating in and out of the book. An amusing side effect of this weekly stint is that “Action Comics” was able to leap ahead of Detective Comics in numbering; “Detective” launched first, but Action Comics is now higher in issue number. The weekly experiment didn’t even last a year before DC returned the book to a monthly, Superman-based title. Becomes Action Comics Weekly. Cover by Dave Gibbons. "And The Pain Shall Leave My Heart," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Star Sapphire has gone mad after the loss of her Zamarons and kills Katma Tui when she comes looking for Hal Jordan. "Moral Stand Chapter One: Point Of Order," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The Committee For Social Change takes over a Davenport City Council meeting, and Wild Dog charges in. "Listening To The Mockingbird," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Mockingbird calls his 5-year reunion of the Secret Six, at the same time calling together a new group of recruits. "Faster Than A Speeding Bullet!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman saves Bob Galt from an assasination. "The Section Chief," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman thwarts a C.I.A. drugs-for-guns run but discovers that the C.I.A. section chief can see him. Article about the creation of Action Comics Weekly and future contents by Mike Gold. "Another Fine War," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk is attacked by a Mr. Zalecki he may owe money to, while Cynthia Hastings is looking for him. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: April 5, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mike Gold
Cover Artist: Dave Gibbons
Stories:
Green Lantern : "...and the Pain Shall Leave My Heart"
Wild Dog : "Point of Order"
Secret Six : "Listening to the Mockingbird"
Superman : "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet"
Deadman : "The Section Chief"
Blackhawk : "Another Fine War"
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Action Comics 602 |
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Action Comics 602 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1246375001
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 602 CGC 9.6
I added this book to my collection on February 22, 2018. It was found in Manitoba, Canada.
Cover by George Perez. "Requiem," script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Hal Jordan attempts and fails to stop Star Saphire's rampage. "Chapter 2 Showdown," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman discovers that C.I.A. section chief Grace Kasaba has been possessed by Talaoc, who tries to fight Deadman. "Moral Stand Chapter Two: Dog Gone," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The Legion of Morality begins an attack on pornography while Wild Dog lays low. "They Can Run, But They Can't Hide!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Bob Galt's would-be assassins try to escape from Superman. "Look What Fell Out of The Sky Today," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Five of the original Secret Six (all except Carlo DiRienzi) die by sabotuers, while the new Secret Six receive their gear. Article about the history of The Atom (Ray Palmer) by Brian Augustyn. "Another Fine War, Part 2," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk excapes from Mr. Zalecki and his friends with the help of Cynthia Hastings, and she outlines a job for him. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Action Comics 603 |
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Action Comics 603 Modern |
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CGC |
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0042343002
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS WEEKLY # 603 CGC 9.8-BLACKHAWK COVER
Cover by Kyle Baker. "Retribution!", script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Gil Kane; Authorities believe that John Stewart crashed the F-14 into Coast City; Hal Jordan and Star Sapphire battle. "Spread Your Broken Wings And Learn To Fly," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The new Secret Six receives their orders and begins action, while the death of the old Secret Six is discovered. "Chapter 3 Talaoc's Tale," script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman questions Talaoc while the C.I.A. discovers weapons in the pyramid Talaoc was entombed in. "More Powerful Than A Locomotive!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman chases Bob Galt's would-be assassins: one kills another and 2 are captured. "Moral Stand Chapter 3 Censored," script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; The police begin an investigation into the destruction of Readworld, and Lt. Flint proposes that Jack Wheeler go undercover in the Legion of Morality. "Another Fine War, Chapter 3," script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Cynthia Hastings helps outfit Blackhawk for the job. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: April 19, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mike Gold
Cover Artist: Kyle Baker
Stories:
Green Lantern : "Retribution"
Secret Six : "Spread Your Broken Wings and Learn to Fly"
Deadman : "Talaoc's Tale"
Superman : "More Powerful Than a Locomotive"
Wild Dog : "Censored"
Blackhawk : "Another Fine War Chapter 3"
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Action Comics 604 |
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Action Comics 604 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1484207008
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 604 CGC 9.8-HIGHEST GRADED
I added this book to my collection on March 27, 2018. It came to me from MILINGTON, MICHIGAN. I had a CGC 9.6 copy of this issue for a few years and this CGC 9.8 was an upgrade.
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Action Comics 607 |
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Action Comics 607 Modern |
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CGC |
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0780887016
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 607 CGC 9.8-SECRET SIX COVER
Cover by Steve Lightle. "Guilty!", script by James Owsley (Christopher Priest), art by Tod Smith; Hal Jordan decides to appear on the Oprah Winfrey show to improve his public image. "Escape From Hell" (Chapter 7), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman and Yakin escape from Hell after Deadman defeats Sensei again. "Legionnaire's Disease" (Moral Stand Chapter 7), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog is wounded when he thwarts the Legion of Morality's attack on the Moline News. "Familiar Face?", script by Roger Sternm pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Superman tracks down Charles Culpepper through the Daily Planet's files. "Gino," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Rafael DiRienzi breaks into the SecretSix headquarters and relates his and his father's histories with Mockingbird. "Another Fine War" (Chapter 7), script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk and Robert Massie fight when Cynthia Hastings tries to take a golden statue. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: May 17, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mike Gold
Artist: Steve Lightle
SIX Stories
1.Green Lantern: "Guilty"
2.Deadman: "Escape from Hell"
3.Wild Dog: "Legionnaire's Disease"
4.Superman: "Familiar Face?"
5.Secret Six: "Gino"
6.Blackhawk: "Another Fine War Chapter 7"
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Action Comics 608 |
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Action Comics 608 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0942382010
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 608 CGC 9.8-GREEN LANTERN COVER
Cover by Paul Smith. "Where The Heck Is Green Lantern?", script by Peter David, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Dan Bulanadi; Hal Jordan reveals he is without fear on the Oprah Winfrey show, after stopping an armored car robbery. "Winged Dog" (Moral Stand Chapter 8), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Andy Flint questions a witness and Wild Dog's infiltration of the Legion of Morality is discovered. "Blind Impulse," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Mockingbird warns the Secret Six about Rafael DiRienzi, who escapes. Vic Sommers visits his ex-wife and get into a fight with her current husband. "Questions And Mysteries," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; It's revealed that Charles Culpepper was injured in a teleportation accident and did not blow himself up, and Superman begins to track him down. "Gala Reception" (Chapter 8), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman escapes from hell and takes over C.I.A. Director Stan Kriptman as he discovers that "Satan" may also have escaped from hell. "Another Fine War" (Conclusion! [Part 8]), script by Mike Grell, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Pablo Marcos; Blackhawk and Cynthia Hastings escape from the Red Dragon when Andre and Chuck show up in the nick of time. Blackhawk and Cynthia Hastings escape from the Red Dragon when Andre and Chuck show up in the nick of time. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: May 24, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mike Gold
Artist: Tod Smith
SIX Stories
1.Green Lantern: "Where the Heck is Green Lantern?"
2.Wild Dog: "Winged Dog"
3.Secret Six: "Blind Impulse"
4.Superman: "Questions and Mysteries"
5.Deadman: "Gala Reception"
6.Blackhawk: "Another Fine War – Conclusion"
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Action Comics 609 |
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Action Comics 609 Modern |
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CGC |
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1464970010
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 609 CGC 9.8-HIGHEST GRADED
This book came to me from the State of Texas and was added to my collection on September 11th, 2017.
Cover by Brian Bolland. "Bitter Fruit" (Part 1), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Problems for an acquaintance of Dinah Lance involve crop dusting and immigration; Dinah burns the Black Canary costume with the large black collar. "Faux Pas" (Chapter 9), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman and Yakin battle in the bodies of President Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, and their wives. "Canned In Boston," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Vic Sommers ends his previous life when he fights with his ex-wife's husband, Rafael DiRienzi is kidnapped by Mockingbird, and the Secret Six begins its 2nd assignment. "And There Will Be A Sign!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Clark Kent questions Bob Galt for information on his attackers. "Red Pencil" (Moral Stand Chapter 9), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog captures B. Lyle Layman and thwarts his final terrorist act. "Cutting Remarks," script by Peter David, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Dan Bulanadi; Hal Jordan tries to explain his fearlessness on Oprah while the first victim of a mind ray goes on a killing rampage. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Action Comics 610 |
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Action Comics 610 Modern |
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CGC |
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1203206009
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 610 CGC 9.8-DEADMAN COVER
Cover by David Lloyd. "Risky Business," script by Peter David, art by Tod Smith; Hal Jordan defeats a madman, without his ring, and gets some help from the police as another madman appears at his hotel room. "Kenny and the Demon!", script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Kyle Baker; The Phantom Stranger defeats an evil combination of magic/machine/man. "Catfight" (Chapter 10), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Satan arrives to dispatch Yakin after Deadman disrupts his plans. "Show & Tell," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Bob Galt shows Clark Kent about the Superman cult. "Another Man's Poison," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The undercover plan at Farmer Ralph's goes awry, and Rafael DiRienzi is held hostage by Mockingbird. "Bitter Fruit" (Part 2), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Rita Librado discusses her family's problems with Dinah Lance, while a private detective closes in on the Librado family. Article is about the "Haywire" series by Brian Augustyn. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Cover Artist: David Lloyd
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: June 7, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mike Gold
Stories:
1.Green Lantern: "Risky Business"
2.Phantom Stranger: "Kenny and the Demon"
3.Deadman: "Catfight"
4.Superman: "Show & Tell"
5.Secret Six: "...Another Man's Poison"
6.Black Canary: "Bitter Fruit Part 2"
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Action Comics 611 |
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Action Comics 611 Signature |
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CGC |
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0177770002
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ACTION COMICS # 611 CGC 9.8-SIGNATURE SERIES
SUPERMAN COVER- THE NEVER ENDING BATTLE
SIGNED BY ALEX NINO (COVER ARTIST)
Cover by Alex Nino. "Room Service," script by Peter David, art by Tod Smith; Arisia and Hal Jordan thwart an attack by a madman, and Hal is the next victim of Mind Games' rage ray. "Will The Real Devil Please Stand Up?" (Chapter 11), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Satan and Deadman argue while Talaoc arrives again to retrieve both Satan and Yakin. "Bringing Home The Bacon," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; The Secret Six get the evidence on Farmer Jack's meat, while Jack Poundstone informs Ralph Dorn of the problem. "Beyond Mortal Men!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Bob Galt completes his explanation of the cult he belongs to. "The Tin Roof Club" (Part 1), script by Mindy Newell, pencils by Barry Kitson, inks by Bruce Patterson; Catwoman steals a brooch and passes it to a friend, while the cops and other crooks come looking for it. "Bitter Fruit" (Part 3), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Black Canary tracks down thugs while someone attempts to kill Hector Librado. 52 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: June 14, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mike Gold
Cover Credits:
Artist: Alex N. Nino
SIX Stories:
1.Green Lantern: "Room Service"
2.Deadman: "Will the Real Devil Please Stand Up?"
3.Secret Six: "Bringing Home the Bacon"
4.Superman: "...Beyond Mortal Men"
5.Catwoman: "The Tin Roof Club"
6.Black Canary: "Bitter Fruit Part 3"
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Action Comics 636 |
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Action Comics 636 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
2091204004
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Owner Comments
ACTION COMICS # 636 CGC 9.8-HIGHEST GRADED
This book was added to my collection on June 13th, 2021. It came to me from Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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