Action Comics #340 - 1st Parasite

Action Comics #340
Action Comics v1 #340, 1966   - Exposed to alien radioactive elements, an unscrupulous worker at a research facility gains the power to absorb energy from nearby people. The Parasite goes on a rampage, luring Superman into a battle where he proceeds to sap the man of steel's powers. Note that alternate versions of this super-villain emerge in later years. Jim Shooter was still a teenager when he wrote this tale for DC. Al Plastino drew the story art, while Curt Swan and George Klein illustrate the cover. ///  key 1st appearance ,  1st origin   1st cover  silver age Parasite - - - - - - - - - - "Power of the Parasite" 14 pages 1st Parasite - - - - - - - - - - Home  /  Action Comics  /  DC e b a y    > this issue