Adventure Comics, #252
Published: September 1958
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The Super-Sentry of Smallville!
Characters
- Ma Kent
- Pa Kent
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Super-Sentry of Smallville
Storyline
Superboy hovers above Smallville and refuses to budge for days. His robots cover for him, everyone puzzles, and his parents fret. Yet his stubborn vigil pays off when he averts an invasion from hostile aliens - without ever moving from that spot!
Characters
- Ma Kent
- Pa Kent
- Superboy robots
- Lana Lang
Credits
- Script: Suat Yalaz
- Pencils: John Sikela
- Inks: John Sikela
Featuring Superboy
"Coming next month..."
Characters
- Bizarro
Featuring Tootsie Roll
Know Your Pet!
Storyline
Jimmy tries to treat his dog like a poodle, not realizing that different pets need different care.
Characters
- Jimmy
- Jimmy's mom
- Rags (dog)
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Lou Cameron
- Inks: Lou Cameron
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
"Oh, Vic, it's so sweet of you to teach me to drive!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
The Mystery of the Giant Arrows
Storyline
When Green Arrow and Speedy investigate giant arrows falling from the sky, they find themselves pulled into another dimension when an arrow they are examining is retrieved.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (Feature)
- Speedy [Roy Harper]
- Professor Riggles (Guest)
- Aliens (Villains)
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Thomas Hong
Story Notes
Writer id by Martin O'Hearn. Story is continued next issue. Jack Kirby Omnibus #1 credits Dave Wood as writer.
"-And with the costume I got for us, Jerry, we should be a cinch for first prize!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Featuring Palisades Amusement Park
Featuring DeLuxe Photo Service
Featuring Chuckle Box
The Robinson Crusoe of the Sea
Storyline
After being exposed to chemicals, Aquaman becomes allergic to salt water and has to remain trapped on an island. He builds a hut and forages for food just like a modern day Robinson Crusoe with Topo as his "Friday". Eventually Topo helps Aquaman realize the effects of the chemicals have worn off so Aquaman can return to the sea.
Characters
- Topo
- Aquaman
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Ramona Fradon
- Inks: Ramona Fradon
Story Notes
In one sequence, since Aquaman couldn't enter the sea, he orders a dozen octopuses to pelt Captain Troy and his pirates with rocks to stop them from taking over a captured tramp steamer.
Featuring Garcelon Stamp Co.
Featuring Stephens Credit Sales
Featuring Junior Sales Club of America
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Featuring The National Sports Council
Story Notes
Back cover.