The New Adventures of Superboy #44

Beneath the churning depths of the sea, Superboy looks remarkably small against the towering, trident-wielding figure of Neptune, God of the Sea, who looms over the Boy of Steel and declares that no mortal may claim his treasure. Gil Kane's cover artwork makes the scale of the confrontation genuinely striking — the god's massive form, flowing white beard, and golden helmet dominate the frame while Superboy strains against the swirling currents below. This 1983 DC issue pairs that dramatic underwater showdown on the cover with an intriguingly titled interior story, "The Traps That Are My Mind!," brought to life by a solid creative team including writer Paul Kupperberg and artist Kurt Schaffenberger.