Adventure Comics, #481 British
Published: May 1981
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Stellar [Vicki Grant]
- Volcano [Chris King]
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
Johnson Smith Company (1)
Story Notes
Inside cover ad for novelties and gags from the Johnson Smith Company, Dept. 332, 35075 Automation, Mt. Clamene, Mich. 48043.
The Night of a Thousand Dooms!
Storyline
When Chris is grounded by his father, Vicki must patrol the city by herself.
Characters
- Christopher King
- Vicki Grant
- Sarah James
- Brad Mann
- Martha Winters
- Goldman [Christopher King]
- Goldgirl [Vicki Grant]
- Henry Faber
- Gary King
- Greg King
- Elizabeth King
- Alchemiss [Vicki Grant]
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Larry Mahlstedt
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Goldman and Goldgirl created by Michael Olonovich; Alchemiss created by Robert Buethe. Credits on last page of last story.
Now the Number Yum Taste Is Even Yummier.
Story Notes
Ad for bubble gum. On first page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
For a World of Fun...Grow Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
Story Notes
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation. Second page between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Hearts of Darkness
Characters
- Batman
- Robin
- Commissioner Gordon
- The Midnight Ladies
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Story Notes
Ad between pages 8 and 9 of the previous story.
Self-Destructress!
Storyline
The Aquarians turn Martha Winters into The Destructress but she's stopped by Chris and Vicki and returned to sanity.
Characters
- Christopher King
- Vicki Grant
- Gary King
- The Sixth Sensor [Christopher King]
- Dimension Girl [Vicki Grant]
- The Destructress [Martha Winters]
- Aquarians
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Larry Mahlstedt
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
The Sixth Sensor created by Lynn Thilcult; Dimension Girl created by Steven St. Thomas; The Destructress created by June Roe. Credits from last page of last story.
We Are Looking for a Few Good Boys and Girls
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers. On top of page between pages 3 and 4 of the previous story.
Strong Arms
Story Notes
Ad for Mike Marvels' Scientific Isomet for developing muscles. On bottom of page between pages 3 and 4 of the previous story.
$ave Money: Subscribe Now!
Featuring DC Comics
Storyline
Superman's favorite newsstand is sold out of his favorite comics, but DC's Carol Fein gets him a subscription.
Characters
- Superman
- Tommy
- Carol Fein
Credits
- Script: Todd Klein
- Letters: Todd Klein
- Pencils: Todd Klein
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
Story Notes
House ad for subscriptions to DC Comics. Credits from Klein.
The Assault of the Aquarian Attacker!
Storyline
Chris and Vicki use the Hero dials to stop the Aquarian invasion.
Characters
- Christopher King
- Vicki Grant
- Aquarians
- Largo the Invincible
- Gary King
- Elizibeth King
- Volcano [Christopher King]
- Stellar [Vicki Grant]
- Captain Greg King
- Sarah James
Credits
- Script: Marv Wolfman
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dennis Jensen
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Largo the Invincible created by Tom Douge; Volcano created by Fraser Cole; Stellar created by Omar Navarro Gutierrez. Credits from last page of last story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for high school rings, novelties, body building, comics, martial arts training, the March of Dimes, and more. Between pages 4 and 5 of the previous story.
Storyline
Jack Harris explains how they pre-released the Dial "H" submittal form and how they are send more forms to comic shops. No letters fro readers.
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
Story Notes
Average number of copies last 12 months: 237,289.
Now You Can Dial "H" for Hero
Storyline
Form to submit superhero ideas for future issues of Dial "H" for Hero.
Characters
- Chris King
- Vicki Grant
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts. On inside back cover.
First Edition Collector Series
Story Notes
Ad for baseball cards for 1981 season, showing cards of Mike Schmidt and George Brett. On back cover.