Action Comics #49
In "Savage Dawn Immortal Combat," Vandal Savage unleashes a new threat by recruiting the enigmatic Salvaxe, setting off a chain of escalating confrontations. Superman, having regained his powers through Kryptonite, faces the Puzzlerbot in a brutal clash—though the victory comes at a deadly cost. As Wonder Woman uncovers Savage’s shocking move: an energy blast aimed at Jupiter and a daring assault on the Fortress of Solitude, the stakes rise in this high-stakes battle of wits and wills. Written by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder, with art by Aaron Kuder and Ardian Syaf, and a cover by Aaron Kuder, this 2016 Action Comics issue delivers a tense, visually dynamic showdown rooted in ancient schemes and cosmic consequences.
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Vandal Savage recruits Salvaxe. Superman regains his powers from Kryptonite and battles the Puzzlerbot. But the new powers will still kill him. Vandal Savage continues his plan, and sends Salvaxe to battle Superman. Wonder Woman realizes that Vandal fired an energy blast at Jupiter, while he uses his ship to steal the Fortress of Solitude.
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