Cover: Rich Buckler & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #537

Nov 1982 · DC · 0.60 USD; 0.20 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“...Half a Superman!”

In Action Comics #537, Superman is pulled into a mysterious vortex beneath the ocean, emerging in the fantastical realm of Eternia where he must confront Skeletor, Beast-Man, and Mer-Man in a battle for the legendary Power Sword. Written by Paul Kupperberg and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, this thrilling crossover blends Superman’s might with the heroic legacy of He-Man in a story that redefines the meaning of a true champion. The cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano captures the epic clash in vivid detail.

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writer Paul Kupperberg · artist Curt Swan · inker Dave Hunt · colorist Anthony Tollin · letterer Ben Oda · cover Rich Buckler, Dick Giordano

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writer Paul Kupperberg

artist Curt Swan

inker Dave Hunt

colorist Anthony Tollin

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Dick Giordano

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In Eternia, Zodac attempts to warn Prince Adam about a death he has foreseen. Skeletor searches the Dark Sea for the missing half of the Power Sword. On Earth, Superman follows three energy spheres underwater, where he is pulled into a vortex. Superman arrives in Eternia, and is faced with Skeletor, Beast-Man and Mer-Man. Superman gets one half of the Power Sword away from Skeletor, but Skeletor attacks with the remaining half. He-Man arrives and picks up the fallen half, hurling it at Skeletor. The power of the sword disintegrates Skeletor. He-Man dies but is revived by the sword's energies.

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