Adventure Comics #520
"Tragedy: The Death of Lightning Lad" delivers a powerful, emotionally charged chapter in the Legion of Super-Heroes saga, written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Mahmud Asrar, with inks by John Dell and colors by Pete Pantazis. The story unfolds with intense urgency as the Atom is cornered by the Colony, uncovering a deadly trap designed to force him into revealing the location of white dwarf matter—while Ray’s uncle hints at a secret backup plan, leaving the true danger still unknown. The cover by Scott Clark and David Beaty captures the moment’s gravity, with Mahmud Asrar’s distinctive style lending depth to the dramatic scene.
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The Atom fights off the Colony members but learns the Colony's real plot is to trap him in the safe house until he gives up the location of the white dwarf matter. Ray's uncle assures him that he has a backup plan, but doesn't mention the giant bugs.
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