The Legion of Super-Heroes #293
In "Within the Darkness...", Superman is pulled through a mysterious vortex and finds himself in Eternia, where Zodac warns Prince Adam of impending doom. As Skeletor hunts for the missing half of the Power Sword in the Dark Sea, Superman confronts Skeletor, Beast-Man, and Mer-Man—only to see He-Man arrive and reclaim the sword’s lost half, unleashing its power to defeat Skeletor. Written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Dave Hunt, colors by Anthony Tollin, and letters by Ben Oda, this 1982 DC adventure features a dynamic cover by Keith Giffen.
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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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