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In this 2013 installment of DC Universe: Secret Origins, Superman's decision to partner with Powerman throws Batman into doubt—his longtime ally seemingly replaced, his instincts sharpened by suspicion. As tensions rise and secrets simmer beneath the surface, the real reason behind the switch begins to unfold, testing the bonds of trust between two of DC’s greatest heroes.

In "Secret of the Eternal City!", an Earth archaeologist named Adam is whisked away by a zeta-beam to the distant planet Rann, where he meets the enigmatic Alanna and the brilliant scientist Sardath. As alien invaders known as The Eternals lay siege to Rann, Adam and Alanna race toward the hidden city of Samakand in search of a legendary life-metal called vitatron, hoping to turn the tide.

When Hal Jordan’s energy duplicate is called to the Guardians’ council, he’s thrust into a mission beyond Earth—sent to the dying world of Calor to confront the monstrous Dryg threatening its people. With no time to prepare and the fate of an entire planet at stake, Hal must face a battle that tests not just his power, but his resolve.

In "The Secrets of the Sorcerer's Box!" from DC Universe: Secret Origins #11 (2013), four heroes—Jo, Dax, Rhea, and Vex—survive a miraculous crash only to find themselves bound by a strange, shared fate. Summoned by Morelian, a descendant of Merlin, they’re drawn into a perilous quest to unlock the ancient chambers of a sorcerer’s box, each holding wonders and dangers beyond imagining.

In this pivotal tale from DC Universe: Secret Origins, Diana’s legendary journey begins centuries ago, blessed with divine gifts from Aphrodite, Athena, Mercury, and Hercules. Raised among the Amazons, she faces tragedy when war claims her father and all the men, setting her on a path that will shape her destiny.

In "The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel," a brilliant scientist's accidental teleportation of a Martian to Earth sets off a chain of events that leaves the alien stranded and adrift. Now, years later, the Martian—once a visitor from another world—has taken on a new identity as a police detective, navigating a strange new planet with a quiet determination.

In "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!", Barry Allen’s life changes in an instant when a lab accident with lightning and chemicals grants him super-speed. Now embracing the legacy of the Flash from the 1940s, he takes on his first challenge: confronting the slowest man alive, the enigmatic Turtle Man.

In "Birth of the Atom!", scientist Ray Palmer pushes the limits of his reducer lens in a high-stakes experiment, testing its power on a shrinking scale—literally. When a cave-in traps him, Jean Loring, and their students, Ray makes a desperate choice to use the lens on himself, hoping to squeeze through tight spaces and save them all. What follows is a startling transformation that turns him into a human atom, a phenomenon neither he nor anyone else could have predicted.

In "How Aquaman Got His Powers!", Aquaman confronts the U.S. Navy over their planned atomic depth charge tests, revealing his origins to Commander Haskel in the process. Born to Atlanna, an outcast from Atlantis, and Tom Curry, a lighthouse keeper, Arthur possesses extraordinary abilities from birth, tied to his Atlantean heritage. As he warns the Navy of the dangers, he underscores the hidden truth beneath the ocean—where Atlantis lies.

In "The Man from Robin's Past," Batman and Robin must clear Sando the Strongman—a longtime friend of the Grayson family and the man who cared for Dick after his parents' death—of a theft that ties him to stolen goods found in his quarters. As the investigation unfolds, old connections surface and the past begins to catch up with Robin in ways he never expected.

In this 2013 installment of DC Universe: Secret Origins, Barry Allen contemplates the life of a Flash without a mask—what it might mean to run at super-speed with no disguise, no secrets, just the truth laid bare. As he flips through a Golden Age issue of Flash Comics, the question lingers: how would the world see him if he never hid behind the crimson cowl?

In "The Story of Superman's Life!" from DC Universe: Secret Origins, the Man of Steel’s journey begins with his flight from Krypton’s demise, tracing his life from childhood in Smallville under the care of the Kents to his formative years as Superboy. As he grows, Jo learns the values of truth and justice, ultimately leaving home to become the hero of Metropolis and join the Daily Planet—his path shaped by loss, legacy, and the quiet strength of his adoptive family.

When a mad scientist’s Future Predictor warns Batman and Superman that Robin and Jimmy will die, the duo springs into action—only to find themselves outmaneuvered by a clever hoax. Jimmy and Robin, having uncovered a dangerous scheme by master criminals who’ve stolen the De-Visor, stage a dramatic ruse to expose the real threat and test the world’s greatest heroes.

In "Meet Kid Flash!", young Wally West visits his Aunt Iris and gets an unexpected introduction to the Flash—only for a lab accident involving mysterious chemicals to grant Wally super speed. Now racing to keep up with his new powers, he teams up with Barry to stop a zoo escapee rampage, discovering that being a hero means more than just running fast.

When Dr. Bruce Gordon's scientific expedition goes awry, a malevolent force known as Eclipso seizes control of his body during a solar eclipse, destroying his life's work, Solar City. Now hunted by the very darkness within him, Gordon teams up with Professor Bennett to uncover a way to reclaim his mind before Eclipso's reign of chaos consumes everything.

In "Creature of a Thousand Shapes!", Thanagarian officers Katar and Shayera track a shape-shifting fugitive named Byth to Earth, where they're aided by Police Commissioner Emmett in going undercover. As they navigate their new lives on Earth, the pair must balance their duty with the unexpected choices that come with staying—far from home.

When June and Alan attend a mysterious costume ball at an ancient estate, a sudden gong sets the scene ablaze with eerie magic—literally. As a glowing minotaur on a tapestry pulses to life, June tumbles into a hidden passage, where a strange figure reveals she’s the only one who can face the malevolent force haunting the castle… and that she’s destined to become The Enchantress.

In "I Was the Man with Animal Powers," Buddy Baker finds himself unexpectedly gifted with animal abilities after a mysterious alien spaceship crash-lands near the circus. With his new powers, he must track down a group of escaped circus animals while confronting a strange alien creature that shares his same abilities.

When Congo Bill rescues tribal Chief Kawolo in the heart of the jungle, the chief gifts him a mystical ring that lets him swap minds with a golden gorilla—transforming him into the mighty Congorilla. Now, as a film crew arrives to document the legendary creature, Congo Bill must stay one step ahead of their cameras while fighting to protect the jungle and his newfound identity.

In this gritty 16-page tale from DC Universe: Secret Origins, El Diablo crosses paths with an aging gold miner driven by more than just fortune—his work fuels a quiet, steadfast kindness for a widowed woman in need. When a violent ambush by the Hooded Man's Gang threatens both the miner’s life and his hidden purpose, El Diablo steps in, uncovering a deeper mission beneath the surface of greed and desperation.

In "null," hard-boiled detective Jim Corrigan dives into a dangerous underworld mission targeting Gat Benson, only to be captured and killed. When a voice from beyond calls him back, Corrigan awakens with supernatural powers, determined to stop Benson and save Clarice—though the cost of his new purpose remains uncertain.

In "null," a chilling tale from DC Universe: Secret Origins #10, the ruthless Benson and his gang, having just killed Corrigan, turn their sights on the only remaining witness—Clarice. Before they can finish her, Corrigan’s ghostly form emerges, a vengeful wraith returning from the grave to confront them.