Adventure Comics, #247
Published: April 1958
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Issue Contents:
The Legion of Super-Heroes!
The Secret of the Happy Pig!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Rube Grossman
- Inks: Rube Grossman
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Legion of Super-Heroes
Storyline
Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club. But when Superboy fails to complete three simple tasks, the Legionnaires pretend to reject him, until they reveal that the three tasks were merely initiation pranks which proved he is a good sport.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy
- Lightning Lad [as Lightning Boy]
- Saturn Girl] (intro)
- Jonathan Kent (cameo)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
- Editing: Mort Weisinger
Story Notes
First appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Lightning Lad is called Lightning Boy in this story. Several other unidentified Legionnaires appear in the story. The Legionnaires are not yet in their regular costumes.
Meet the Challengers of the Unknown
Featuring Challengers of the Unknown
Featuring Read 'Em and Laugh!
Story Notes
A collection of quick jokes.
"Pete, would you like to take Rover out for a walk?"
Storyline
Pete figures out an easier way to walk a dog.
Characters
- Little Pete
- Mister Roberts
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Magic Magnifier Helps Betty & Jim Solve Big "Jewel Mystery!"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
The 13 Superstition Arrows
Storyline
To secure a $5,000,000 bequest to charity, Green Arrow must use 13 trick arrows with gimmicks associated with bad luck.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- C. M. Hawkins
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Story Notes
Writer id by Martin O'Hearn. GA uses an Ace of Spades Arrow, a Ladder Arrow, a Black Cat Arrow, a Salt Arrow, and a Number 13 Arrow.
"Here I am, Bill, all set for the job!"
Storyline
Casey plays a trick with some play money.
Characters
- Casey the Cop
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Aquaman's Super Sea-Squad
Storyline
Aquaman has to carefully deliver a nuclear projectile to the military before it detonates.
Characters
- Aquaman
- Topo
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Ramona Fradon
- Inks: Ramona Fradon
Story Notes
In one sequence Aquaman encounters a huge sea dragon that lives at the bottom of the Maracot Deep. He tricks it in taking the projectile to its spawning grounds so he can save time.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Sold by American Seed Co. Back cover.