Century Plus Comic #45

In "The Mermaid from Metropolis!", Lois Lane is rescued by Aquaman after a perilous ordeal, only to undergo emergency surgery that transforms her into a mermaid. Struggling to adjust to life beneath the waves and torn between her new existence and memories of Superman, she finds herself caught between two worlds. When Aquaman reveals the truth to Superman, a daring medical reversal begins — but the outcome remains uncertain.

In "The Human Lie Detector," a man whose face shifts color in response to deceit becomes an unexpected asset to the police. When mobsters learn of his gift, they kidnap him—only for him to narrowly escape, only to lose his power after touching high-voltage wires.

Aquaman dives deep into the ocean’s abyss to lift a massive, sunken safe—only to discover it’s hiding a counterfeiter’s secret operation beneath the sea floor. With the weight of the deep pressing down, he must unravel the mystery before the forged currency floods the surface world.

In "The Four-Footed Lighthouse Keeper!", young Danny and his uncle Erik face a storm-driven crisis when the lighthouse power fails, leaving the nearby sea dangerously dark. With no way to warn a passing ship, Erik’s loyal dog Rex takes a daring swim through the waves, riding the hull to deliver a crucial message—and stumble into a dangerous secret aboard the vessel.

In "null," Jerry uses sharp ears and quick thinking to outsmart a pair of crooks, turning their own wine cellar into a stage for a clever bluff. When they take him hostage, he spins a tale of police surrounding them—using nothing but the pop of corks from their wine casks—to make them surrender.

In "The Screaming Eagle Ambush!", Johnny Thunder—known for his reputation as a sharpshooter—finds himself tested in a high-stakes showdown when bandits kidnap his father. Though he’s never been a true marksman, Johnny must rely on instinct and quick thinking to intervene, using unorthodox tactics to disrupt the ambush and protect the innocent. As the tension mounts, his father’s urgent warning echoes: "Don’t do things the hard way!"—a challenge that puts Johnny’s courage and wits to the ultimate test.

In "The Man Who Owned King Arthur's Sword," a desperate criminal desperate to cover his tracks dives into the ocean after losing a stolen artifact—only to discover the real sword of King Arthur beneath the waves. As he reaches for the legendary blade, the sword's ancient power turns against him, severing his air hose and claiming his life.

In "null," a mischievous cat named Flop finds himself unceremoniously tossed out of the house by the family dog—only to be brought back after Flippity, the dog’s ever-loyal and clever companion, steps in to plead his case. With a mix of humor and heart, the story unfolds in the dog’s household, where even the most chaotic antics can lead to second chances.