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In a story that rekindles the spirit of DC’s past, Jimmy Olsen teams up with the newly reformed Newsboy Legion—Big-Words, Gabby, Flip, Scrapper, and Tommy—as he investigates their Whiz Wagon and the strange goings-on in the Wild Area. When his assignment takes a dangerous turn, Jimmy finds himself entangled with the Outsiders—Flek, Iron Mask, Vudu, and their enigmatic leader Yango—while Superman, having narrowly survived an assassination attempt on Clark Kent, arrives to help unravel the mystery behind Morgan Edge’s hidden agenda.

In "Evil Factory!", Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and the Newsboy Legion—Big-Words, Flip, Gabby, Scrapper, and Tommy—race against time at a high-stakes scientific project where the original Newsboys are working to decode DNA and create life. But when Darkseid’s agents Mokkari and Simyan send a twisted clone of Jimmy to sabotage the effort, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a battle of wits and wills.

In "In Search of a Dream!", the Forever People journey from New Genesis to Earth via a boom tube, seeking help from Superman and Jimmy Olsen to rescue Beautiful Dreamer, who’s been captured by Darkseid. The tyrant, misled by a false belief that she holds the key to the Anti-Life Equation, holds her in secret, forcing the team to navigate a high-stakes mission across realms with the aid of new allies like Infinity Man and the mysterious Laurie, Bobby, and Rocky.

In "Orion Fights for Earth!", the warrior Orion, heir to the Astro Force, is called to New Genesis by Highfather to fulfill a destiny tied to the Source. With the guidance of Metron, Orion journeys to Apokolips, only to discover Darkseid has already infiltrated Earth, seeking the Anti-Life Equation by scanning every human mind. As Orion rescues Victor Lanza, Claudia Shane, Dave Lincoln, and Harvey Lockman, he must race against time to stop Darkseid’s plan—before the entire planet falls under his control.

When a UFO snatches Superman—disguised as Clark Kent—and a look-alike of Don Rickles named Goody Rickles stirs up chaos, Guardian, Jimmy Olsen, and the Newsboy Legion must race to unravel Morgan Edge’s tangled scheme. With Bruno Mannheim pulling strings and the city on edge, the young heroes and their allies face a crisis that tests their courage and loyalty.

In "Genocide Spray!", Superman and Jimmy Olsen delve into the dark mysteries of Transilvane, where ancient secrets threaten to erupt into chaos. Meanwhile, the Newsboy Legion bears witness to the chilling conclusion of the man responsible for the death of the original Jim Harper, as a sinister force led by Count Dragorin and his Demon Dog looms over the city.

When Morgan Edge dispatches Jimmy Olsen and the Newsboy Legion to the remote highlands of Scotland on a hunt for a legendary lake monster, their mission takes a bizarre turn amid misty lochs and ancient folklore. Meanwhile, Superman and Guardian find themselves entangled in strange happenings at the enigmatic Cosmic Carousel, where the line between myth and menace begins to blur.

In "The Pact!", the cosmic conflict between New Genesis and Apokolips unfolds through the pivotal agreement forged between Highfather Izaya and Darkseid, a fragile truce born of necessity and shadowed by fate. As the destinies of Orion, Scott Free, Metron, and a young woman named Avia become entwined in the war's aftermath, the seeds of future battles are sown in a moment of uneasy peace.

In "The Power!", the Forever People are pulled into a high-stakes clash when Billion-Dollar Bates, wielding the Anti-Life Equation in his mind, bends others to his will. As the boy with the power becomes a magnet for both heroes and villains, the group finds themselves caught between the relentless pursuit of Darkseid and the growing danger of Bates' unchecked influence.

When Doc Gideon uses one of Serifan’s mysterious capsules to reanimate a grotesque corpse stitched from disparate parts, the experiment spirals into something far beyond his control. Deadman, drawn to the disturbance, arrives at a seance to reach out to the Forever People—only to find himself entangled in a mystery that blurs the line between life, death, and the unknown.

In "The Scavengers," the Forever People help Deadman take form in the physical world, but his quest for truth is far from over—his killer remains unknown. With the aid of Mark Moonrider, Serifan, and the others, Deadman and the team pursue the mysterious Scavengers, believing they hold the key to his past.

In "Devilance the Pursuer," the Forever People face a terrifying new threat as Devilance, a mysterious and relentless hunter, launches an assault on their world. With the help of Trixie Magruder and the enigmatic Infinity Man, they attempt a desperate escape—but when Infinity Man answers their call, the exchange traps the Forever People in an empty universe, leaving their fate uncertain.

In "Wild Wild Wedding Guests!", Scott Free and Big Barda face off against Virman Vundabar, only to be caught in a deadly trap orchestrated by Granny Goodness and Kanto. With help from Orion and Lightray, they narrowly escape another ambush—just as Highfather arrives to unite the couple in marriage, even as Darkseid’s shadow looms over the ceremony.