Adventure Comics, #278
Published: November 1960
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Supergirl in Smallville!
Characters
- Jonathan Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Martha Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Linda Lee (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy robot
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
inker identification by Bob Hughes
Story Notes
Sold by Honor House Products Corp. Inside front cover.
Supergirl in Smallville!
Storyline
Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Jonathan Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Martha Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Krypto (mainstream Universe)
- Lana Lang (mainstream Universe)
- Linda Lee (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy robot (includes robot no. 3)
- Clark Kent robot
- Linda Lee robot
- Nancy (orphan, adopted by the Jones family)
- Mr. Jones
- Mrs. Jones
- Jane (orphan, adopted)
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
"I'm sure you'll enjoy this for camping, Ollie!"
Storyline
Uses hammock on bus.
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Coming... Super-Attractions!
Featuring Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superboy; Action Comics
Keep Learning -- the Key to Success!
Storyline
Frank wants to quit school until he realizes how it will affect his future.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
Janu of the Apes!
Storyline
Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring.
Characters
- Congo Bill (mainstream Universe)
- The Congorilla (mainstream Universe)
- Janu, the Jungle Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Hunters
- Native Chief
- Lord Ronson
- Lord Ronson's son
Credits
- Script: Robert Bernstein
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
Story Notes
writer identification by Bob Hughes
Story Notes
Letters from Jeff Booth, Barry Smoch, Michael Brown, Mark Keller, Phil Taylor, Midge Kerner, Joseph Viola, Linda Maldonado, Carl Homberg.
The Playpen (1)
Featuring Playful Pop and the Kiddies...
Storyline
Puts himself in playpen to escape brats.
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
- Letters: Phil Berube
Story Notes
Pantomime.
Aqualad Goes to School!
Storyline
When Aqualad has trouble with a big test after being hit on the head, Aquaman uses ocean animals to help Aqualad remember the answers.
Characters
- Aqualad (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe)
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- Garth (mainstream Universe)
- Mr. Tracy (school principal)
- Miss Pine (teacher)
Credits
- Script: Robert Bernstein
- Pencils: Ramona Fradon
- Inks: Ramona Fradon
Story Notes
Writer identification by Bob Hughes and confirmed by Martin O'Hearn at http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/. Aqualad enrolls in school in this story.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.