Cover: Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #515

Jan 1981 · DC · 0.50 USD

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In Action Comics #515, a chilling alternate reality where Vandal Savage rules the world and Superman serves as his enforcer sets the stage for a gripping tale. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, this issue follows Jimmy Olsen’s resistance and Lois Lane’s secret alliance with the rebels—until a devastating moment forces Superman to confront the truth. The cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano captures the tension of a world turned upside down.

Contains 2 stories

This Is My World, and You're Welcome to It!

17 pp · Superhero

SupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenLana LangJimmy OlsenLex Luthor (villain)Vandal Savage (villain, brief origin)Jonathan Kent (flashback)Martha Kent (flashback)

In a world where Vandal Savage rules with an iron fist and Superman serves as his enforcer, Jimmy Olsen fights back as a rebel—until he's captured. Lois Lane, secretly part of the resistance, risks everything to awaken Superman’s conscience, but her sacrifice changes everything. The fate of this world hangs in the balance as Savage vanishes into the past, leaving only questions behind.

Sorry-- Wrong Powers!

8 pp · Superhero

The Atom [Ray Palmer]Professor HyattMallo, Keeper of the Cosmic BalanceThe Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback)The Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (flashback)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (flashback)Superman [Kal-L] (flashback)Superman [Kal-El] (flashback)Hawkman [Carter Hall] (flashback)Hawkman [Katar Hol] (flashback)The Atom [Al Pratt] (flashback)kidnappers (villains)

When the Atom tracks down kidnappers, a cosmic twist swaps his powers with those of the Earth Two Atom—leaving Ray Palmer stuck at five feet tall but packing super-strength. With his new abilities, he races to rescue Professor Hyatt, just as the powers begin to reverse.