Adventure Comics #501

In "Part 2: The Civil War of the Legion!" from Adventure Comics #501, Superboy, Mon-El, and Ultra-Boy are manipulated by Alaktor, who projects the minds of Hitler, Nero, and Dillinger into their bodies. Saturn Girl uses her telepathy to turn them against one another, forcing the Legion to confront the chaos before Alaktor can fully take control.

When the Chameleon Stone—a shape-shifting magical artifact—falls into the hands of the villain Ravar, it becomes a dangerous tool in his bid to challenge Captain Marvel. With the stone’s power to mimic any form, Ravar unleashes a series of unpredictable threats, forcing the hero to think fast and act bold.

In "The Ghost That Haunted Money!", a bank robber named Frankie Barron, killed during a heist, returns as a vengeful spirit determined to aid other criminals in pulling off the same robbery—only this time, with a supernatural twist. The story unfolds with a chilling blend of crime and the uncanny, as the ghost of a failed thief manipulates fate from beyond the grave.

In "Part I: The Legionnaires' Super-Contest!" from Adventure Comics #501, the Legion of Super-Heroes sets up a high-stakes challenge to find new recruits, drawing attention from a mysterious group known as the Subs. When Polar Boy successfully passes the first test, the contest heats up—proving that even in a galaxy of heroes, only the most capable will rise.

In "Part II: The Winner of the Super-Tests!", Night Girl confronts the tyrant Sun Woman while the rest of the Subs face their trials—only Stone Boy steps back, claiming he’s quit. But when Saturn Girl reveals his decision was to protect innocent bystanders, the truth reshapes the outcome. The story’s quiet twist hinges on sacrifice and loyalty, leaving Stone Boy’s choice both unexpected and deeply personal.