Cover: Scott Clark & David Beaty & Mahmud Asrar & John Dell

Adventure Comics #519

Dec 2010 · DC · 3.99 USD

📊 ~25,346 copies sold its debut month

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In "Playing Hooky II," Ray Palmer—still reeling from the fallout of his past—tracks down his uncle David, who reveals the hidden history of the Colony, a secretive group devoted to safeguarding humanity. With the help of David’s hidden refuge in the microscopic world, Ray finds temporary sanctuary, but the Colony’s relentless pursuit soon follows, forcing them into a desperate race through a realm where every molecule could be a trap. Written by Jeff Lemire and brought to life with intricate detail by Mahmud Asrar, with inks by John Dell, colors by Pete Pantazis, and letters by Sal Cipriano, the issue’s cover by Scott Clark and David Beaty captures the tension of a world unseen.

Contains 2 stories

Playing Hooky II

20 pp · Superhero

In "Playing Hooky II," Zaryan narrowly escapes a stealthy ambush by a trio of Legionnaires, while Brainiac 5 secretly redirects the founders to Superboy’s Smallville—his motives as enigmatic as the mission itself.

Nucleus, Part 4: Colonized

10 pp · Superhero

In "Nucleus, Part 4: Colonized," Ray, the Atom, narrowly escapes the Colony’s forces to reunite with his uncle David, who reveals the secret history of the enigmatic organization dedicated to safeguarding humanity. With time running out, David leads Ray into a hidden microscopic realm he’s built as a refuge for civilization—only to find the Colony’s hunters have tracked them through the tiniest of worlds.