Action Comics #391 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1970.
Synopsis for Superman: "The Punishment of Superman's Son"
In an imaginary story, Superman judges that Superman Jr. is abusing his powers, after a sucession of fails: the teen burned a unique alien flower while flying at high speeds instead protect it with his cape; he was fooled by criminals using a tank covered with fake kryptonite; he damaged the Fortress of Solitude when thinking that a Superboy robot built by his father would replace him. As punishment, Superman removes all of his son's powers with a dose of Gold Kryptonite, which is permanent.
Appearing in Superman: "The Punishment of Superman's Son"
Featured Characters:
- Batman
- Superman
Supporting Characters:
- Batman, Jr.
- Superman, Jr.
Antagonists:
- Petty criminals
Other Characters:
- Mrs. Kent (Unnamed)
Locations:
- Earth-391 (an Earth-154 variant)
- Metropolis
- Metropolis City Hall
- Fortress of Solitude
- Muse X-1 (planet)
- Metropolis
Animals:
- Flame creature
- Metal Eater
Items:
- Arrow-Shaped Key
- Gold Kryptonite
- Superman's Costume
- Jor-El statue
- Val-El statue
- Sur-El statue
- Tala-El statue
- Hatu-El statue
- Gam-El statue
- Superboy Robot
Vehicles:
- Earth-borer tank
Synopsis for Legion of Super-Heroes: "The Ordeal of Element Lad!"
The Legion is on the Planet Lahum as they participate in an espionage mission between two waring factions. Saturn girl infiltrates the offices of President Peralla who applies as one of his assistants. Element Lad, Timber Wolf, Karate Kid and Brainiac 5 infiltrate rebel leader Masrin. The legion consider both men to be losers. Peralla has been using humanoids to aide him in the conflict and the Legion is desperately trying to learn their exact chemical composition to allow Element Lad a chance to destroy them. Things are further complicated when Saturn girl runs into another telepath named Marli Zhorg in Perallas office so she is unable to secretly send mental messages. The Legionnaires catch a break when they obtain a sample of humanoid tissue. Brainiac 5 analyzes the material and successfully learns their chemical composition. They get the information to Element Lad who almost single handedly defeats the humanoids in battle by turning them into Bismuth. Masrin is elated that they have won and Element Lad is left in a weakened state from the battle. The rebels march on the capitol but they are stopped by an invisible force field engulfing the city. With Saturn Girls help, Brainiac 5 is able to bypass the force field and destroys the force field machine allowing the rebels to enter the capital. As they enter the presidential palace, Masrin begins to eye the treasure vaults. He gives away some of the treasure to his rebel helpers to gain their loyalty. When the rebels open the chests they find that the gold has been changed into worthless lead and stones. Element Lad had changed the treasure without their knowledge. The rebels see this as a betrayal by Marin and have him arrested until the planet can hold a fair election. Later that night the Legion leaves the planet and Element Lad is considered the big hero of the mission.
Appearing in Legion of Super-Heroes: "The Ordeal of Element Lad!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- President Peralla
- Diol Masrin
- Nym Belev
Other Characters:
- Wanpar
- Marli Zhorg
- Yroa
Locations:
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- The Punishment of Superman's Son concludes in the next issue.
- The Ordeal of Element Lad! is reprinted in Legion of Super-Heroes Archives Vol. 9.
- The Punishment of Superman's Son was originally published as an imaginary story, a story outside of regular continuity. In Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Compendium, it was retconned as having happened on another Earth(Earth-391).
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