The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #1
In *The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl* #1 (1982), written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Dave Hunt, color by Anthony Tollin, and letters by Ben Oda, Supergirl faces her most perplexing mystery yet—when a series of strange energy anomalies begin appearing across Metropolis, she must uncover their source before they spiral out of control. The story kicks off with a bold new direction for the character, blending classic superhero action with a touch of cosmic intrigue, all brought to life with the iconic artistry of Curt Swan. The cover, by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano, captures the moment of suspense perfectly.
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In Eternia, Zodac attempts to warn Prince Adam about a death he has foreseen. Skeletor searches the Dark Sea for the missing half of the Power Sword. On Earth, Superman follows three energy spheres underwater, where he is pulled into a vortex. Superman arrives in Eternia, and is faced with Skeletor, Beast-Man and Mer-Man. Superman gets one half of the Power Sword away from Skeletor, but Skeletor attacks with the remaining half. He-Man arrives and picks up the fallen half, hurling it at Skeletor. The power of the sword disintegrates Skeletor. He-Man dies but is revived by the sword's energies.
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