Adventure Comics #499

In "A Kingdom to Re-Build," Aquaman, Mera, and Aqualad return to Atlantis after a hard-fought victory over the Bugala, only to find their underwater kingdom torn by civil war. As rebel forces clash with Narkran’s soldiers, Aquaman must reclaim his throne not just through strength, but by proving he still belongs to the people he swore to protect.

In "The Villain from Valhalla!" from Adventure Comics #499, a former professor of metallurgy uses his genius to craft bulletproof clothing from lucite, then dons a Viking disguise to lead a band of criminals in daring heists. With icy precision and a flair for theatrical menace, he strikes from the shadows, turning modern crime into a mythic spectacle.

In "The Stolen Super-Powers!", Saturn Girl makes a desperate move to save the Legion of Super-Heroes, stealing her teammates' powers to face the threat of Zaryan the Conqueror—only for Lightning Lad to fall in her place. The story unfolds with high stakes and emotional weight, as the Legion's unity is tested in the face of sacrifice and loss.