Adventure Comics #461
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Multiple Murders of Mapleville!", Deadman unravels a sinister conspiracy tied to a traveling circus, where secrets run deeper than the sawdust on the big top floor. With the help of Alexi Kronsky—whose shocking connection to Cleveland Brand’s late wife Inga begins to surface—Deadman pieces together a mystery that threatens to consume the entire troupe. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with moody precision by Jim Aparo (pencils, inks, and lettering), with colors by Glynis Wein, this 1979 DC thriller blends suspense and the supernatural in a story that lingers long after the final page. The cover, also by Aparo, captures the eerie tension with a haunting, shadowed image of the circus under moonlight.
In "Pursuit!" from Adventure Comics #461, Deadman uncovers a sinister plot tied to the circus, where he aids Alexi Kronsky in breaking free from Mr. Solomon’s grip. As Kronsky arrives at the circus, the shocking connection between him and Inga—wife of Cleveland Brand—begins to unravel, setting off a chain of revelations that push Deadman deeper into the mystery.
In "Only Legends Live Forever," Bill Jensen takes a desperate stand atop one of Gotham City’s twin Trade Towers, hoping to catch the eye of Police Commissioner Bruce Wayne. Before he can make his case, the Justice Society arrives—just as the city’s skyline begins to hum with tension.
In "Chapter 2: War Atop the Tower," Jensen's fury reaches its peak as he overwhelms the Justice Society, pinning them down before Commissioner Wayne arrives to confront him. Accusing Wayne of betrayal, Jensen unleashes his full strength in a brutal clash—only for Dr. Fate to step in, shielding the former Batman before being felled in turn.
In "The Hand That Feeds the Earth...", Aquaman and Mera uncover a troubling presence near Atlantis—corporate farming encroaching on the ocean’s edge. When Aquaman and Aqualad investigate, they stumble upon secrets that could threaten the underwater kingdom, forcing a dangerous mission to bring the truth home.
In "School of the Amazoids," Wundergirl thwarts a theft that leaves her stunned—her suspects wield powers eerily like her own, suggesting a connection to the Amazonian legends. When she investigates, she tracks the mystery to Wunderteen, where she uncovers a secret experiment: a scientist siphoning her abilities to amplify the powers of teenage girls, turning them into something far more than ordinary students.
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Reprinted in Comic Reader #161 (1978), Wundergirl #39 (1979), Roter Blitz #40 (1979), Wundergirl #2/1980 (1980), Aquaman Album #5 (1980), DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #3 (1980), Batman #1047 (1980), Super Action avec Wonder Woman #10 (1981), Super Héros #11 (1981), Faucon Noir #23 (1981), Wundergirl #2/1982 (1982), Etranges Aventures #76 (1982), Justice Society #1 (2006), Justice Society #2 (2007), Showcase Presents: All-Star Comics #1 (2011), Deadman #4 (2014), Wonder Girl: Adventures of a Teen Titan #[nn] (2017), All-Star Comics: Only Legends Live Forever #[nn] (2019), Deadman Omnibus #[nn] (2021), Batman Mythology #6 (2022)
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